JOIN US AT #2025EFW ON THE GOLD COAST

According to the latest data from the National Waste and Resource Recovery Report 2024 Australia's resource recovery rate currently stands at about 66% with 26 million tons of material still being disposed of each year.  Unlike the EU, Japan and other parts of the world, Australia has not yet fully grasped the need or ability to capture energy from materials that genuinely cannot be recovered, either from poorly designed products or ones containing hazardous / clinical material for example.

As we move closer to 2030 and the National Waste Policy target of 80% average resource recovery looms, it’s important that we maximise all parts of the waste management hierarchy and work across the entire supply chain to create a system where resources are maximised, and carbon and methane is minimised.  Whilst we wish all products and materials were designed for re-use, repair, recycle, the reality is that they're not or simply can't be - these are called residual materials.  Capturing energy can come in a number of formats - thermal, pyrolysis, anaerobic digestion just to name a few - and play a positive role in both managing this residual material and enhancing energy supply.  

Over two-days WMRR’s Energy from Waste (EFW) Conference on the Gold Coast, #2025EFW, will explore the role and types of EFW that exist,  how we can use all levels of the waste management hierarchy to strategically manage material, and the opportunities and challenges in developing Energy from Waste facilities in Australia.  Highlights include:

• An interactive pre-conference workshop
• Keynote panels and presentations featuring local and international industry experts 
• Eight (8) sessions covering international case studies and insights; planning, policy and regulation; EPC challenges and opportunities; all about AD; how to successfully develop an EfW project; innovation and new technologies; local case studies and insights; and community engagement. 
• Opportunities to network at one of two (2) social functions - pre-conference networking drinks at The Star's Isoletto Privé and the official conference dinner at the Gold Coast's one and only Home of the Arts, aka HOTA
• A range of industry sponsors and exhibitors sharing and showcasing knowledge and innovation in Waste to Energy

View the conference program here.

WMRR would like to thank the City of Gold Coast, and all of our #2025EFW sponsors for their support of this year's conference - learn more about them here.  

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SCHOLARSHIP

WMRR's Young Professionals (YPs) Scholarship Program offers YPs (35 years and under) in the waste and resource recovery industry the opportunity to attend and present at one of WMRR's national conferences in 2025, with all expenses related to travel and conference registration covered as part of the scholarship. 

Congratulations to the winner of our Energy from Waste Conference scholarship, Andrew Dormer from Ramboll. See Andrew present his winning paper 'The Importance of Accurate Capacity Diagrams for Successful Design and Operation' in Session 2 on Wednesday, 25 June.   

SPONSOR OR EXHIBIT AT #2025EFW

Sponsor or exhibit at #2025EFW and give your organisation the opportunity to interact with a wide range of industry professionals, gain exposure and help raise awareness of your business, products and/or services.  Benefit from access to delegates from all levels of government and peak providers from within the waste, energy and resource recovery sectors.

For more information and/or to discuss sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, contact [email protected]

Download a copy of the prospectus here. 
Learn more about our #2025EFW supporters here.

VENUES

The Star Event Centre
Located at 1 Casino Dr, Broadbeach,  just a few hundred metres from the iconic beaches of the Gold Coast, The Star Event Centre is one of Australia’s largest and most versatile hotel conference spaces!  Find out how to get there at star.com.au.

HOTA
The iconic HOTA, Home of the Arts, on the Gold Coast is where art, entertainment, culture and lifestyle meet. The official EFW Conference dinner is being held in HOTA's Lakeside Terrace, where attendees will enjoy a 3-course dinner, networking, and drinks over views of the Surfers Paradise skyline as it lights up for the night, and beautiful reflections off the HOTA lake. 

HOTA is located at 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise. Find out how to get there at hota.com.au.

ACCOMMODATION

The Star offers a range of different accommodation options to suit each individual, including The Star Residences, The Star Grand and The Darling.  EFW Conference delegates receive up to 25% off the best available rate when they book direct, using the promo code 'EVENT'.   Direct bookings can be made online at star.com.au or by calling The Star's reservations team on on 1800 074 344. 

Please note:

• 25% off Best Available Rate (The Star Grand, The Darling) OR
• 15% off Best Available Rate & minimum 2-night stay (The Star Residences Gold Coast).
• Discount is calculated from 'Best Available Flexible Rate'.
• Valid for all room types.
• Rates are bookable 3 days pre and post event dates. 
• Rates are subject to availability & blackout dates apply.
• Bookable via Star website & central reservations only.

For more accommodation options in and around the Gold Coast head to the Experience Gold Coast website here.

REGISTRATION

Prices are in Australian dollars and inclusive of GST. A conference registration include access to all sessions on the day/s registered, catering (morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea), speaker presentations (post-conference), and access the trade exhibition. A full registration includes the pre-conference half-day workshop and welcome function, 2-day conference and the official conference dinner.   

Please note:

• Payment is via credit card at the time of registration, or choose to 'pay later' and you'll receive an invoice.   An invoice is considered a confirmed registration and cancellation rules apply from the date of issue. A 1.3% merchant fee applies to all card payments.
• Cancellations must be notified in writing to WMRR at [email protected]. Cancellations received on or prior to the 3 June 2025 will receive a refund less 10% administration charge. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations received after 3 June 2025, however substitutions are welcome at any time without penalty. The same rules apply to cancellations due to COVID-19.
• Late fees apply to registrations received after 13 June 2025.  Contact [email protected] to register.
• Delegate information will be shared with conference sponsors and exhibitors.  If you do not want to share your contact details please let us know at [email protected] 

For all conference enquiries email the Events Manager at [email protected] or contact the national office on 02 8746 5000 or at [email protected]