Missouri Waste Control Coalition - Agenda/Registration

Brian is an author and motivational speaker on leadership development along with being a head coach at MU. He will kick off the conference by addressing the "Eight Steps to Create a Winning Culture."

Brynn Szukala

Advisory Services Manager for Sustainability and Environmental Solutions, Waste Management

Brynn will speak about Waste Management (WM) and their sustainability culture with emphasis on the WM Phoenix Open. She has shown a passion for sustainability throughout her college and professional years. Brynn holds a M.S. in Science, Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science from Lund University. She is currently involved in the WM Phoenix Open

AGENDA

SUNDAY

10:00 am	GOLF TOURNAMENT
2:00 pm	Exhibits set up
4:00 pm	Registration opens
6:00 pm 8:00pm - 10:00 pm	WELCOME RECEPTION Board reception for young professionals - new to the industry (less than 5 years)

MONDAY

7:30 am	Registration, exhibits open
8:00 am	Breakfast PLENARY SESSION - BRIAN SMITH

9:30 am 10:30 am 11:00 am 12:00 PM	CONCURRENT SESSIONS Break CONCURRENT SESSIONS Lunch; award presentation - BRYNN SZUKALA


1:30 pm	CONCURRENT SESSIONS
3:00 pm	Break
3:30 pm	CONCURRENT SESSIONS
5:00 pm	RECEPTION - bring the family! Entertainment for kids

TUESDAY

7:30 am	Registration, breakfast exhibits open SWANA meeting

8:30 am	CONCURRENT SESSIONS
9:45 am	break
10:00 am	CONCURRENT SESSIONS

11:15 am	break
11:30 am 12:45 pm 1:30 pm	CONCURRENT SESSIONS Networking Lunch Adjourn

REGISTRATION

Registration fees are $375 for the full conference, which includes meals and handouts; $325 for one day. After June 1st, the registration fees increase $25.

Full refunds are available through July 3, 2025.

Registration is now open.

RESORT INFORMATION

Prior to June 14, 2025, Room Rate for 2025 is $159 for run of the house, and Resort complex room. Rate for suites: $329 for Resort One Bedroom Suite, $459 for Resort Two Bedroom Suite. After June 14, regular hotel rates apply.

Hotel reservations may be made by calling 800-826-8272 (reference "MWCC") or at

Hotel Link

which is a special page set up for our conference to receive the rates indicated above. Check-in time is 4:00 pm and check-out time is 11:00 am.

CE INFORMATION

The following Continuing Education Credits are available for the conference:

MoDNR Solid Waste Technician Recertification (this is still required in by state law in Missouri)

Missouri Legal CE credits

PDH hours for engineers

GOLF TOURNAMENT

The golf tournament is Sunday, July 13, with a shotgun start at 10 am. We will be playing at The Oaks Golf Course. The registration fee for the golf tournament is $100 per person, or $400 for a team.

RECEPTION FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

The board of directors will be hosting a reception Sunday evening at 8:00 pm for those attendees who are new to the industry, with five or less years of experience. Be sure to indicate your interest in attending on the registration form.

SCHOLARSHIP RAFFLE

Every year the Coalition provides scholarships to students at four-five Missouri universities. These students are often in attendance at the conference. Raffle tickets to support the scholarship fund may be purchased with your registration or onsite at the conference.

Grand Prize is $1,000; first prize is $400 cash; and second prize is $200 cash.