Attendee Frequently Asked Questions

 General

When and where will the 2025 C&D World Conference be held?
When:

March 11 - 14, 2025

Where:

Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel
15201 Dallas Pkwy
Addison, TX 75001

What time does the conference start?

Information Coming Soon.

What are the exhibit hall hours?

Information Coming Soon.

When/Where do I receive my badge and show materials?

Registration credentials can be picked up on-site at C&D World Conference registration. The registration desk is in the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel near the session rooms.

Is there a dress code?

Business casual attire is appropriate for the event. We recommend you carry a light jacket or sweater for the air-conditioned meeting space.

Who is the organizer of the show?

About CDRA
The Construction & Demolition Recycling Association (CDRA) promotes and defends the environmentally sound recycling of the more than 600 million tons of recoverable construction and demolition (C&D) materials generated in the United States annually. These materials include concrete, gypsum drywall, asphalt pavement, wood, asphalt shingles, and more.

Founded in 1994 as the Construction Materials Recycling Association (CMRA), the CDRA represents a diverse group of member companies and agencies from the waste management, construction materials, recycling, specialty sectors, and industry suppliers active in the United States and Canada.

How can I become an exhibitor?

Information on how to become an exhibitor can be found by clicking here.

 Registration

How do I register for the show?

To register for the conference, click here. If you have any questions while you register, please contact us at conference@gie.net.

What is the cost to attend the show?

Information on registration pricing can be found here.

Are there any pricing discounts available?

Yes, we are offering registration discounts to anyone that registers in a group of 3 or more as well as our early registration pricing discounts that can be seen on our pricing page here.

Additionally, we are offering registration discounts to anyone who is a member of CDRA.

There also is a discount for government officials/students.

Is there a group discount?

Yes, attendees registering in a group of 3 or more will receive a 5% discount on their total purchase. To qualify for the group rate, groups must register at the same time. Discount cannot be retroactively applied.

Is there a pricing difference depending on when I register?

Yes, registrations are subject to discounted early pricing. To view our discounts and deadlines, please click here.

Can I attend the event virtually?

No, C&D World is a solely in-person event. No virtual event options are being offered at this time.

Do you accept on-site registrations?

Yes. On-site registrations are accepted on a space-available basis.

What forms of payment do you accept for the conference fee?

GIE Media accepts VISA, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards. Checks, wire transfers and money orders (made payable to GIE Media, Inc.) are also accepted but must be sent prior to the start of the conference. For information on where to send checks and wire transfers, please email us at conference@gie.net. Please do not send cash with mail-in registrations, cash will only be accepted on-site for registration payment. Checks must be drawn in U.S. dollars and from a U.S. bank.

What is included with my registration fee?

To view what is included with registration, please click here.

Does the registration fee include travel/hotel costs for the conference?

All travel costs, including air and hotel accommodations, are the responsibility of the attendee. C&D World Conference has secured a block of rooms at the conference rate at the host hotel. Rooms in the conference block are reserved for conference attendees. Detailed hotel information, including a link and instructions to book your reservation at the host hotel, are included in your registration confirmation.

How will I know that my registration has been received?

After completing registration, you will be routed to a confirmation page that will allow you to add the event to your calendar, print a receipt, edit your registration, as well as view a map and directions. In addition, you will receive a confirmation email with your registration information.

What do I do if I have registered but haven't received my confirmation email?

First, please ensure that conference@gie.net is whitelisted in your email server. The registration confirmation will come from Show Management from conference@gie.net and will be titled "Registration Confirmed - C&D World Conference.” Additionally, please keep an eye on your spam/junk folder in the event that the confirmation email was caught in your spam filter by mistake. If you still have not received it, please email us at conference@gie.net and we will resend your confirmation email.

My registration timed out; do I have to re-enter all my information?

The system saves all the information you previously entered; you just need to log back into the registration system to complete your registration. To log into the system, click here and enter your First/Last Name and Email address, and it will autofill the rest of the information you previously entered.

What is the cancellation policy?

All cancellations must be made in writing and either faxed or e-mailed. Voicemails will not be accepted. A full refund minus a 10% per person administrative fee will be issued if the cancellation is received by February 12, 2025. No refunds will be issued after February 12, 2025, or for no-shows. If you cancel your conference registration, your hotel room will no longer qualify for the group rate and may also be cancelled if booked at the host hotel. C&D World reserves the right to cancel a program due to insufficient registration or instructor emergency. A full refund of registration fees will be issued only if this occurs. Attendees can notify conference management at any time that another individual will attend the conference in his or her place.

If I can’t attend, can I transfer my registration to someone else?

An attendee can notify the show at any time that another individual will attend the conference in his or her place.

What is the refund policy?

A full refund minus a 10% per person administrative fee will be issued if the cancellation is received by February 12, 2025. No refunds will be issued after February 12, 2025, or for no-shows. C&D World reserves the right to cancel a program due to insufficient registration or instructor emergency. A full refund of registration fees will be issued only if this occurs.

 Housing

Is there a discounted room rate available at the host hotel?

Yes, we have contracted a discounted room rate at the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel. For more information on the discounted group room block please click here.

How do I make reservations at the host hotel?

A block of discounted rooms is available at the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel to event attendees at special group rates of $209 per night, plus tax, for single/double occupancy until February 18, 2025, or when the room block is full.

Click here to reserve your room at the host hotel.

How do I cancel my hotel reservation?

To cancel your hotel reservation, call 888-236-2427 and request to cancel your hotel reservation. All reservations require one night’s deposit, by check or credit card, for each room reserved. Cancellations will be accepted up to 4:00 P.M. seventy-two (72) hours prior to arrival. After 72 hours, a cancellation will result in a charge of one night’s room and tax and will be charged to the individual credit card.

 Program

Where can I view the educational sessions for C&D World Conference?

Click here to view the schedule of events for C&D World Conference.

Who are the other presenters/speakers at the show?

The presenters represent a diverse cross section of professionals, including top management from leading organizations in North America. Click here to view our full speaker lineup.

Will speaker presentations be available after the event?

Presentations that we have been given permission to release will be available post-conference through a PDF file. These presentations will be sent out to registered conference attendees in a link 5 to 10 business days following the last day of the conference.

Are the sessions being recorded?

The educational sessions for C&D World are not being recorded.