Events

SUR/FIN 2026 is the premier surface finishing industry trade show and conference in North America, organized by the National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF). The event takes place from June 2-4, 2026, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, and features an exhibit hall for the latest products and services, over 60 technical sessions on topics like sustainability and advanced materials, keynote speeches, and networking opportunities for professionals and business leaders.

The Industrial Liquid Recyclers Association (ENFINITE) Mid-Year Meeting serves as a professional forum for industry leaders to discuss and address regulatory and business issues affecting the industrial liquid recycling sector. The event is an opportunity for members—who recycle materials like used oil, wastewater, and solvents—to connect, network, and engage with the new Hazardous & Specialty Waste Management Council and the Industrial Services Council.

The 2026 TxSWANA Road-E-O is a premier event hosted by the Solid Waste Association of North America’s Texas Chapter to promote professionalism, safety, and competition among solid waste equipment operators, drivers, and mechanics. It is scheduled for June 5-6, 2026, at the NTMWD 121 RDF Landfill in Melissa, Texas.

The IPMI 50th Annual Conference is the International Precious Metals Institute's flagship global event, celebrating 50 years of connecting the precious metals community. Scheduled for June 6-9, 2026, at the Hyatt Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, Florida, the conference brings together over 500 professionals to exchange ideas, network, and gain insights into market trends, emerging technologies, and sustainability across the entire precious metals value chain.

The NSA 2026 Annual Conference, hosted by the National Sheriffs Association, is a premier four-day law enforcement conference and tradeshow. It provides valuable training and networking opportunities with high-level law enforcement professionals. The event features curated educational seminars across 13 subject tracks, including law enforcement technology, jail operations, legal affairs, and recruitment/retention, along with a tradeshow displaying relevant products and equipment.

The Waste Leadership Summit is an exclusive, high-level forum for senior executives, policymakers, and investors in the waste and recycling sector, focusing on strategy, leadership, and policy insights. Held from June 8-10, 2026, at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., and organized by Informa Markets and NWRA, it is designed to facilitate meaningful dialogue, forge strategic relationships, and advance industry standards in the year that WasteExpo is not held.

The ILTA 2026 Conference & Trade Show is the liquid terminal industry's largest event, taking place from June 15-17 in Houston, Texas, at the Marriott Marquis and George R. Brown Convention Center. The three-day event brings together over 4,500 terminal professionals and suppliers for learning, networking, and innovation. It features expert-led sessions on key topics including EHS, security, government affairs, operations, and engineering, alongside a major trade show. A Golf Tournament will precede the conference on June 14th.

The Specialty & Agro Chemicals America event is a 2+ day networking forum and exhibition that promotes chemical manufacturing, products, and technologies for the agrochemical and specialty chemical markets. Its mission is to showcase the distinctive value of the North American chemical industry and support the domestic "reshoring" trend by focusing on exhibitors with North American operations. The event features conference presentations, supplier showcases, and extensive networking opportunities across various chemical end-uses like agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and coatings.

The IBR Best Practice Seminar is an educational event hosted by the Industry Business Roundtable (IBR), where "Best-in-Class" contractors, often from the Safety Excellence Awards, present their top practices. The goal is to share innovation and best work practices to help asset owners and contractors in the industry improve safety and overall performance.