Attendee Frequently Asked Questions

General Event Questions

When:

September 12 - 13, 2023

Where:

Kentucky Exposition Center
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, KY 40209

Registration will open on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. with the exhibition and live demonstration opening at 10:00 a.m. The first sessions are scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m.

The exhibit hall hours are:

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Exhibit hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (outdoor); 10:00 A.M. - 6:30 PM (indoor)
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Exhibit Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (indoor and outdoor)

Registration credentials can be picked up on-site at Scrap Expo registration. The registration desk is in the North Wing Foyer of the Kentucky Exposition Center.

Click here to review the attendee demographics for Scrap Expo.

Yes! The event app is run through Cvent and will be available for PC, Apple and Android. Only registered attendees will have access to download the event app. Information on how to download the event app will be available soon.

A list of attendees of the Scrap Expo will be sent out to registered attendees post-show. Pre-event registration lists will not be sent out to non-exhibiting/sponsoring companies. You can also view a full list of the attendees in the conference event app. Only registered attendees will have access to the app.

The outdoor event will take place in rain or shine. Please be prepared in case of inclement weather. PROPER PPE MUST BE WORN at all times during SCRAP EXPO. All attendees are recommended to wear steel-toed shoes and no attendees will be permitted to enter the event without close-toed shoes. Hard hats, safety vests, eye protection and ear protection will be provided. Please review the safety plan when available and be prepared to sign the waiver. No one will be admitted without a signed waiver.

To apply for a media pass for Scrap Expo, please reach out to us at conference@gie.net.

Recycling Today Media Group
Scrap Expo is organized by Recycling Today magazine. Recycling Today has been covering the scrap, recycling, auto dismantling and demolition business since 1963. As the leading business magazine serving the North American and global recycling industry the Recycling Today team is uniquely qualified to organize Scrap Expo.

 

Registration Questions

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

For complete pricing click here.

Conference & Expo Pass – This pass includes access to all networking functions, the exhibit hall, and all general educational sessions affiliated with Scrap Expo.

One Day Only Pass – This pass includes access to all networking functions, all general educational sessions (not including the All-Access Workshop), and access the exhibit hall for a single day of Scrap Expo.

Networking Lunch on Day 1 and 2, Networking Reception on Day 1, and networking breaks are included with all pass types. One Day Only Passes will recieve these meal functions but only for ONE day of the event.

Yes, we are offering registration discounts to anyone who registers multiple people for a full day pass as well as our early registration pricing discounts that can be seen on our pricing page here.

Yes, attendees registering in a group from the same company for a Full Conference & Expo pass will receive a discount on their total purchase. To qualify for the group rate, groups must register at the same time. Discount cannot be retroactively applied. Information on the discount amounts can be found here.

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

No, Scrap Expo is a solely in-person event. No virtual event options are being offered at this time.

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

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.

Each registration package includes access to different elements of the conference. To view what is included with each pass type, please click here.

Yes, you are able to upgrade your registration pass at any time. The cost to upgrade will be the rate difference between the pass type you registered for and the one you are looking to upgrade to (at the time of registration). To upgrade your pass, contact show management at conference@gie.net.

All travel costs including air and hotel accommodations are the responsibility of the attendee. Scrap Expo has secured a block of rooms at the conference rate at 6 nearby hotels. Rooms in the conference room block are reserved for conference attendees. Detailed information on the discounted rooms for conference attendees can be found here.

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, and edit your registration, as well as view a map and directions. In addition, you will receive a confirmation email with your registration information.

First, please ensure that the email conference@gie.net is whitelisted in your email server. The registration confirmation will be coming from Show Management from conference@gie.net and will be titled "Registration Confirmed - Scrap Expo". 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 re-send your confirmation email.

The system will save all of the information you have previously entered. You will just need to restart your registration to complete your registration and it will auto-fill any information you had previously entered.

All cancellations must be made in writing and either faxed or e-mailed. Voicemails will not be accepted. A full refund minus a 10% administrative fee will be issued if the cancellation is received by August 11, 2023. No refunds will be issued after August 11, 2023, 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. Scrap Expo 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 the show at any time that another individual will attend the conference in his or her place.

Percentage RefundDeadline
90% RefundAugust 11, 2023
No Refunds AvailableAfter August 11, 2023

Attendees can notify the show at any time that another individual will attend the conference in their place.

A full refund minus a 10% administrative fee will be issued if the cancellation is received by August 11, 2023. No refunds will be issued after August 11, 2023, or for no-shows. Scrap Expo 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.

Percentage RefundDeadline
90% RefundAugust 11, 2023
No Refunds AvailableAfter August 11, 2023

Hotel/Location Questions

Yes, we have contracted a discounted room rate at 6 nearby hotels in Louisville, Kentucky. For more information on the discounted group room blocks please click here.

Attendees must be registered in order to book a room at the host hotel. Information on how to book your room at the discounted group rate can be found in your registration confirmation or by clicking here.

To cancel your hotel reservation, contact the hotel directly and request to cancel your hotel reservation. All room reservations must be guaranteed for the first night’s room and tax only. Please contact the hotel directly or review your hotel reservation confirmation for complete cancellation policies.

You can find a list of Louisville attractions list by going to the hotel website or by clicking here.

Education/Programming Questions

Click here to view the schedule of events for the Scrap Expo.

The presenters represent a diverse cross section of recycling industry professionals including top management from leading organizations in North America and throughout the world. Click here to view our full speaker lineup.

Presentations that we have been given permission to release will be available post-show 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.

The educational sessions for the Scrap Expo are not being recorded.