LaBella’s Upcoming Conferences and Events Schedule – May 2025

LaBella will be attending the following events in the month of May. Dates, registration information, and more details about each event can be found by clicking the links below. We hope to connect with you soon! Should you have any questions or wish to receive additional information, please reach out to us and we’ll be happy to help.

• April 29-May 1 | Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) – Region 4 Joint Regional Conference | Biloxi, MS
  • May 1 at 10:30 a.m. | Jeffrey Blevins will be presenting “Optimizing Operations,” which will explore key aspects of daily landfill, transfer station, and MRF operations. Designed for Managers and Directors, the presentation will highlight often-overlooked areas, including operator training, traffic control, facility preparedness, safety, end-of-day procedures, daily cover, and leachate system maintenance.
  • May 1 at 11:00 a.m. | Crystal Stapley will be presenting “Operator-Powered Progress, From Collaboration to Transformation,” which will discuss how empowering frontline workers through collaboration fosters connection, professional growth, and a deeper sense of value and contribution. Teaching the “why” behind their work builds more than just skills; it builds pride, purpose, and momentum. Through demonstrational teaching and collaborative leadership, empowered teams become driven, fueling growth for companies, customers, and the industry as a whole.
• April 30-May 2 | British-American Business Network (BABN) – 2025 Transatlantic Conference | Charlotte, NC
  • May 1 at 1:00 p.m. | Christian Petschen will be participating in a panel discussion titled “What’s the Score? The Business of Sports as an Economic Driver,” which will explore how the sports industry serves as a powerful engine for economic growth—from capital investment and advanced technologies to job creation and health benefits. The session will also highlight transatlantic trade and collaboration opportunities between the U.S. and the U.K. that arise from the industry’s continued global expansion.
• May 1 | Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Nashville – Connection 2025 | Nashville, TN
• May 4 | Alabama Environmental Council – Darter Fest 2025 | Birmingham, AL
• May 5-8 | Waste 360 – WasteExpo | Las Vegas, NV
  • May 6 at 8:30 a.m. | Crystal Stapley will be presenting “Going Green for Green: Profit Through Diversion Practices,” which will explore how effective waste diversion strategies can generate new revenue streams, optimize landfill airspace, and enhance sustainability without major financial or operational disruptions. The session will address common industry barriers—such as safety concerns, staffing challenges, and inefficient processes—and provide practical solutions for overcoming infrastructure and technology gaps.
  • May 6 at 10:30 a.m. | Crystal Stapley will be participating in a panel discussion titled “Disaster Debris Management: Preparing for the Inevitable,” which will highlight the critical need for disaster debris management planning, covering key topics like debris assessment, resource coordination, regulatory compliance, and monitoring to help municipalities prepare effectively for future emergencies.
• May 6-8 | Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) – Northeast 2025 Annual Regional Conference | Annapolis, MD
  • May 7 at 2:45 p.m. | Jeffrey Kloetzer, AIA, and Danielle Lewis, CID, ALEP, IIDA, WELL AP, will be presenting “STEAM Powered Progress—Revitalizing Learning and the Central High School” alongside Dr. Jody Francis Manning, MBA, Ed.D., Executive Director of the Syracuse City School District. The presentation will explore the transformation of the former Central High School into New York State’s first regional STEAM-focused high school. Presenters will discuss balancing historic preservation with innovative programming, and how design, community input, and industry partnerships support hands-on, interdisciplinary learning.
• May 6-8 | Landmark Society of Western New York – NY Statewide Preservation Conference | Poughkeepsie, NY
• May 7 | United Way Dutchess-Orange Region – Celebration of Service | Montgomery, NY
  • This event recognizes outstanding workplace campaigns and leadership supporting the Dutchess-Orange Region.
• May 7-8 | New York State Adirondack Park Agency – 2025 Adirondack Planning Forum | Saranac Lake, NY
• May 7-9 | American Public Works Association (APWA) North Carolina Chapter – 2025 Leadership and Management Division Conference | Wrightsville Beach, NC
• May 8 | New York State Council of Professional Geologists (NYSCPG) – Geology Rocks 2025 | White Plains, NY
• May 12-15 | Pennsylvania Public Transportation Association (PPTA) – 2025 Annual Meeting and Product Showcase | Lancaster, PA
• May 13-14 | New York State Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (NYSAMPO) – 2025 Annual Conference | Syracuse, NY
• May 13-14 | Land Trust Alliance – 2025 New York Land Conservation Conference | Glens Falls, NY
• May 13-15 | Appalachian Underground Corrosion Short Course (AUCSC) | Morgantown, WV
• May 13-16 | Alabama League of Municipalities – 2025 Annual Convention | Huntsville, AL
• May 14-15 | New York Association of Convenience Stores (NYACS) – 2025 NYACS Trade Show and Convention | Syracuse, NY
  • May 15 at 9:00 a.m. | Mike Carr, PG, CPG, will be leading a workshop titled “Fueling Compliance: Navigating UST Regulations,” which will provide a comprehensive overview of underground storage tank (UST) compliance in New York State, including inspections, operator training, regulatory requirements, and testing and reporting procedures.
• May 14-15 | New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH) – Annual New York State Affordable Housing Conference | New York, NY
• May 14-16 | Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) – 2025 ITE Northeastern District Annual Meeting | Buffalo, NY
• May 14-16 | Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) SC Palmetto Chapter – 2025 Spring Conference | Myrtle Beach, SC
  • May 14 at 3:15 p.m. | John Abercrombie will be presenting “The True Cost of Replacing an Operator,” which will offer an in-depth look at the full financial impact of onboarding, operational, and training expenses associated with the ongoing turnover of operational staff.
  • May 15 at 10:50 a.m. | Jeffrey Blevins will be presenting “Operation Challenges at Landfills.” which will explore key aspects of daily landfill, transfer station, and MRF operations. Designed for Managers and Directors, the presentation will highlight often-overlooked areas, including operator training, traffic control, facility preparedness, safety, end-of-day procedures, daily cover, and leachate system maintenance.
• May 14-16 | Tennessee Environmental Network Show of the South (TENSOS) 2025 | Chattanooga, TN
  • May 15 at 4:30 p.m. | Jared Pristach, PE, will be presenting “Engineering Solutions for Climate Hazard Adaptation,” which will explore how communities in the Southeastern U.S. can prepare for increasingly severe climate impacts through a combination of mitigation and adaptation strategies. Case studies will highlight engineering solutions such as flood modeling, hazard mitigation planning, resilient infrastructure design, and shoreline stabilization.
  • May 16 at 9:15 a.m. | Johanna Heywood, PE, PG, will be joining the Chattanooga Brownfield bus tour, which will visit the former U.S. Pipe and Foundry site—future home of the Chattanooga Lookouts Stadium and several other exciting development projects. Panelists will discuss legal considerations related to site development and soil management, including applicable waste regulations, brownfield voluntary agreements, and land use restrictions.
• May 15 | American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina (ACEC-NC) – 2025 FUEL NC | Raleigh, NC
• May 18-21 | American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) – ACEC Annual Convention and Legislative Summit | Washington, D.C.
• May 19-21 | Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) – SMPS Southeastern Regional Conference (SERC) 2025 | West Palm Beach, FL – Link
• May 19-21 | Soccerex LLC – Soccerex Europe 2025 | Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Christian Petschen will be leading a panel discussion exploring how stadiums can go beyond sports to become dynamic community hubs. He will be joined by Amanda Moura (Legia Ladies), Peter Marlette (Buffalo Pro Soccer), and Darío Sala (Sports Performance Hub). [Date/Time TBD]
• May 21 | The Construction Exchange of Buffalo & WNY (ConEx) – 2025 Building WNY Magazine Launch Party | Buffalo, NY
• May 22 | Albany Business Review – Spring Cocktails and Connections Networking Reception | Troy, NY
• May 22 | American Public Works Association (APWA) Alabama Chapter – Equipment Roadeo 2025 | Montgomery, AL
• May 27-30 | New York State Association of Transportation Engineers (NYSATE) – NYSATE Conference 83 | Saratoga Springs, NY
  • May 29 at 2:40 p.m. | Richard Bennett, PE, will be presenting “State Street Reconstruction: Basin Street to Inner Loop,” which will discuss the design and construction of this transformative project, with a focus on the unique design considerations involved in working on one of the oldest streets in Rochester, New York.
• May 28-30 | New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officers (NYCOM) – 2025 Annual Meeting and Training School | Bolton Landing, NY