📅 Dates: August 19–21, 2025
📍 Venue: Alisa Hotel, Accra, Ghana
🌐 Website: iswaafrica.org/events
♻️ Overview
The ISWA Africa Maiden Conference 2025, hosted by the International Solid Waste Association’s new regional chapter in partnership with the Solid Waste Association of Ghana, convenes thought leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and community advocates under the theme “Charting Africa’s Path to a Wasteless Future: Integrated Strategies for Sustainable Waste Management.” The Alisa Hotel in Accra will serve as the backdrop for this landmark three-day event focused on advancing sustainable waste practices across the continent.
🌍 Conference Focus Areas
- Circular‑Economy & Resource Recovery
- Climate Resilience in Waste Systems
- Informal Sector Integration & Community Engagement
- Policy, Governance & Financing
- Tech Innovations & Smart Waste Management
💼 What to Expect
- Insightful keynote addresses and plenaries
- Thematic panels covering policy, tech, and social inclusion
- Presentations of case studies and best practices
- Networking sessions with public and private sector leaders
- Exhibition space and opportunities for research dissemination
👥 Who Should Attend
- Waste‑management professionals & policymakers
- Environmental NGOs & community activists
- Innovators, tech providers & investors
- Researchers, academics & students
- Local government & regulatory agencies
🌐 Organizer
Hosted by the International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) Africa Regional Chapter, in collaboration with the Solid Waste Association of Ghana (SWAGH)—the national ISWA member in Ghana.
🎯 Why Attend
✅ Contribute to shaping Africa’s integrated waste‑management roadmap
✅ Gain exposure to circular‑economy innovations and pilot projects
✅ Learn from multi‑stakeholder experiences and scaleable solutions
✅ Connect with regional and international experts driving change
