Program | 10th Tire Recycling Conference
Preliminary Agenda
Day 1, Tuesday May 12 Day 2, Wednesday, May 13 Day 3, Thursday, May 14 Schedule At A Glance
Day 1 | Tuesday, May 12, 2026
10 AM General Registeration Open
12:00 PM - 4:30 PM EXPO Hall Open
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM PreTred Field Trips
5:00 PM Welcome Reception
Day 2 | Wednesday, May 13, 2026
7:30 - 8:30 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM EXPO Hall Open
8:30 - 9:00 AM Welcome and Introduction
Session 1 | The Big Picture: The Landscape for ELT Tire Markets
9:00 - 9:45 AM
Current Outlook: Navigating Future Markets, Legislative Shifts and ELT Landscape
Gain insights into how current market dynamics, legislative trends, and new research findings are reshaping the industry’s future direction. This session will offer critical updates on the ELT Markets and the work of the Tire Recycling Foundation, covering the latest market data and legislative changes. Experts will discuss emerging opportunities and challenges, providing actionable takeaways for navigating upcoming shifts.
9:45 - 10:15 AM Networking Break
EXPO Hall is Open
10:15 - 11:30 AM
Shaping Tomorrow's Markets: Trends in RMA, TDA, and Emerging Innovations
Explore the future of key markets like rubber modified asphalt (RMA), tire derived aggregate (TDA), and molded & extruded products, with a focus on emerging sectors such as rubber in concrete, green building design, and pyrolysis. Industry experts will provide insights into how these innovative materials are transforming construction, sustainability, and waste management. The session will highlight growth opportunities, regulatory considerations, and cutting-edge technologies shaping the future. Learn about emerging materials and technologies, explore new market opportunities, and hear directly from industry leaders about sustainable practices and innovations driving change.
11:30 - 12:30 PM Lunch Break
EXPO Hall is Open
Session 2 | Accelerating Change: Market Transformation in Action
12:30 - 2:00 PM
Progress Hotspots: Accelerating State Tire Recycling Markets
This panel will showcase how states like Colorado and Michigan are accelerating tire recycling markets through strategic partnerships, policy innovation, and focused development efforts. From early challenges to current successes, panelists will share each state’s journey, along with insights into their evolving market priorities. Additional perspectives from states like Georgia and South Carolina will round out the discussion with regional comparisons and models for replication.
Attendees will walk away with practical strategies for market transformation, lessons learned from real-world implementation, and opportunities to connect with key stakeholders driving change at the state level.
2:00 - 2:30 PM Networking Break
EXPO Hall is Open
Session 3 | Designing Tomorrow: Green Innovations in Tire Recycling
2:30 - 3:30 PM
Transformative Innovations: New Tire Technology and Tire Materials
What are the tire recycling and reuse challenges facing the market, and what tire material innovations are helping to address those challenges? Recyclers and manufacturers will examine how the changing makeup of tires affects downstream management of ELTs. Learn about how tire manufacturers are addressing recycling and reuse challenges with innovative tire materials and how these advancements can transform the tire recycling industry towards 100% tire circularity.
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Sustainable Infrastructure: TDA Stormwater Applications
Water infrastructure is a unique opportunity for tire derived aggregate (TDA). In addition to drainage and retention applications, TDA has water cleaning properties that remove nutrients and other constituents resulting in cleaner water. Moreover, innovative technologies and market education can unlock new opportunities. Discover the advantages tire derived aggregate (TDA) can offer and learn about the opportunities to grow this market.
4:30 - 5:00 PM
Bold Treads: The Art of Tire Recycling to Reclaim and Reinvent
A conversation with Chakaia Booker a noted artist who creates with scrap rubber will open minds and eyes to what could be.
5:00 - 6:30 PM
🍸🥂 Sundown Social: Networking and Building Connections
Come network and build connections. Enjoy delicious food and refreshing drinks while mingling with fellow attendees and expanding your professional network. Whether you’re looking to meet potential collaborators or just unwind after a day of conference activities, this is the place to be.
Day 3 | Thursday, May 14, 2026
7:30 - 8:00 AM Breakfast
EXPO Hall is Open
Session 4 | A Deep Dive: ELT Markets and Applications in Focus
8:00 - 9:00 AM
RMA Spotlight: Deep Dive into Rubber Modified Asphalt & Applications
Rubber Modified Asphalt (RMA) is unlocking new growth in superior pavement innovation, offering remarkable durability and environmental benefits, with expanding market potential. Learn about advanced applications and hear experts share how new research, successful projects, and evolving best practices are unlocking RMA’s full value and paving the way for market growth and more sustainable roads and pavements.
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Navigating the States: How to Establish Thriving RMA Markets Across the U.S.
States are tackling barriers to RMA and contractors are growing in experience. Panelists will share insights on various states’ progress and what it takes to get an RMA market up and running in a state. In this session, you will learn about what challenges to expect and how to overcome them for successful RMA markets.
10:00 - 10:30 AM Networking Break
EXPO Hall is Open
Session 5 | Scaling Smart: Next-Gen Practices for Market Development
10:30 - 12:00 PM
Collaborating to Accelerate: Case Studies of Successful Business Approaches to Tire Recycling
Companies that use tire derived materials can ensure their supply and control costs by integrating processing and collection into their business model. Further, through collaborative partnerships, companies can achieve benefits and opportunities that would be difficult to accomplish alone. Hear from leaders in the industry on how they are exploring both internal and external new approaches to tire recycling.
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Show me the Money: Grants & Programs for Market Expansion
This panel will explore how grant programs from organizations like the REMADE Institute (NY), CalRecycle (CA), and the Colorado Enterprise Funds are driving market expansion and innovation in recycling and sustainable materials. Panelists will discuss how these programs are structured, funded, and adapted to support growth, even during periods of budget constraints. Participants can expect to gain actionable insights into available funding opportunities, creative solutions for sustaining programs through fiscal challenges, and connections to agencies advancing market development across the country.
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Celebrating Impact: Tire Recycling Awards Luncheon
2:00 - 2:30 PM Closing Remarks
