The Waste Recycling Industry Association Queensland (WRIQ) is pleased to announce the 2026 Future Waste Resources Symposium (FWR 2026), to be held on 18 and 19 March 2026 at the Intercontinental Brisbane.
Following on from FWR 2025, this streamlined event is designed to maintain momentum and foster continued collaboration across Queensland’s waste and recycling sector. It will bring together industry, government, and other key stakeholders to address the most pressing and complex challenges facing Queensland’s waste industry.
Key areas of discussion at the symposium will include collaboration between councils and industry for household waste recycling, regional and metropolitan approaches to municipal solid waste (MSW) recycling rates, feedback for the Queensland Infrastructure Plan, and understanding the systemic complexities that are hindering progress.
By being a part of FWR2026, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of major discussions and contribute to the advancement of across Queensland’s waste and recycling industry.
If you are interested in presenting, click the button below for more information and the proposal form.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The Program Committee is now inviting submissions for presentations, panels, workshops, discussions etc., addressing the key topics outlined below:
- Strengthening collaboration between councils and industry to improve household waste recycling and diversion
- Exploring regional and metropolitan approaches to lift municipal solid waste (MSW) recycling rates
- Providing feedback to the Queensland Infrastructure Plan as part of the State’s Waste Strategy Review
- Understanding the systemic complexities and identifying actionable next steps for real change
Other topics may be considered at the committee’s discretion.
HOW TO SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT
All Abstracts must be submitted online. If you are unable to submit using the online form, please contact the Forum Secretariat for further information (phone Emma McVie on 0404 517 058 or email events@wriq.com.au). Receipt of abstracts will be acknowledged by email within 2 working days.
The following information will be required for your submission:
- Presenter and Co-Presenter contact details, title and organisation
- Presenter and Co-Presenter Biographies (we recommend no more than 80 words per biography)
- Presenter and Co-Presenter Photograph (optional)
- Presentation Title
- 50-word Presentation Synopsis
- Abstract (Up to 400 words of text)
Submissions close on 12 December 2025.
SELECTION COMMITTEE
Due to the large number of submissions received each year, a review committee will carefully consider submissions of abstracts and posters. Where possible the committee will place your presentation into a session, however it may not be possible to accommodate every submission. The review committee also reserves the right to suggest amendments to improve the suitability of presentations prior to acceptance.
PUBLICATION
All accepted presentations will be published in the FWR2026 Proceedings.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
All submitting authors will be asked to confirm the following statements:
- I confirm that each co-author, if any, has been informed of this submission and has agreed to all the information provided by me.
- I consent to publication of all or part of the abstract in materials relating to the Conference, including but not limited to the program, advertising, social media and email promotions.
- I confirm that this abstract is original work and as the principal author, I am responsible for the accuracy of the abstract.
- I understand that the invitation to submit an abstract does not constitute an offer by WRIQ or the event sponsors to pay travel, accommodation or registration costs associated with the event.
- I understand that no fee will be paid for a presentation. If my abstract is accepted, I agree to register for the event by no later than 30 Jan 2026 and will pay a discounted registration fee in recognition of my contribution. I understand that failure to register by the due date may result in my presentation being withdrawn from the program.
