2025 Agenda
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Annual Board Meeting*
*Open to all Construction & Demolition Recycling Association members in good standing.
11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Registration Open
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Exhibitor set-up in the Exhibit Hall
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Annual Board Meeting - Closed Session*
*Only open to current Construction & Demolition Recycling Association Board members
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall
7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Registration Open
Malachite Lobby
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Opening Keynote: The Future of C&D Recycling
Malachite Showroom
The opening keynote will provide valuable insights into the wide array of external pressures that are both creating opportunities and presenting challenges for the recycling of mixed C&D materials and demolition debris.
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
CDRA Awards Presentation and Annual Meeting
Malachite Showroom
Join us for the presentation of the Construction & Demolition Recycling Association's prestigious industry awards, followed by the association's annual meeting.
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
Garden Court I - III
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Optimizing Plant Operations: Best Practices for Efficiency and Success
Malachite Showroom
Plant operations are constantly changing to keep pace with the ebbs and flows of the industry. Learn how advanced technologies like AI, optical sorters and enhanced metals recovery techniques are helping improve efficiency, increase recovery rates and reduce operational costs.
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Networking Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
Garden Court I - III
1:15 PM – 2:30 PM
Sustainability Trends: Frank Conversation on Bridging Ideals and Reality
Malachite Showroom
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
Garden Court I - III
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Technology Forum
Malachite Showroom
Learn about some of the industry's most innovative technology solutions for processing today's material streams.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Networking Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Garden Court I - III
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
CDRA Issues & Education Fundraiser
Sidecar Social (offsite)
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration Open
Malachite Lobby
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
Garden Court I - III
8:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Leadership Insights: An Executive Panel on Industry Trends and Challenges
Malachite Showroom
Learn about the current opportunities in diversification; how verified recovery rates and RCIs can support compliance and sustainability goals; the impact of changing construction materials on operations; and how mandatory diversion mandates and policies are driving industry change.
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM
Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
Garden Court I - III
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Key Strategies for Effective Fleet Management
Malachite Showroom
Fleet experts explore proven strategies and tools to enhance the efficiency, safety and cost-effectiveness of fleet management. Learn how to leverage telematics and data analytics, ensure regulatory compliance, control fuel costs, manage driver performance and plan for future technological advancements.
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
Networking Break in Exhibit Hall
Garden Court I - III
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Recycled Materials as a Resource: The Ever-evolving Landscape of End Markets
Malachite Showroom
Major consumers of alternative raw materials derived from the C&D recycling stream will discuss circularity and sustainability, how C&D recyclers can benefit, why they should consider producing spec materials and what the market expects from processors in regard to quality, volume and secondary processing.
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Networking Lunch in the Exhibit Hall
Garden Court I - III
1:45 PM – 3:15 PM
Gypsum Recycling: A 360-degree View
Malachite Showroom
From getting started to collection and processing best practices, to market development and influencing policy, hear from an expert panel representing the whole value chain involved in diverting and reusing this ubiquitous building material.
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Networking Refreshment Break
3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
Concrete Recycling: A 360-degree View
Malachite Showroom
From starting a concrete recycling business, to best practices in collection and processing, to market development and policy influence, hear from an expert panel representing the entire value chain involved in diverting and reusing this widely used building material. Session will close with a preview of the Big City Crushed Concrete processing facility that will be featured on Friday's tour.