36th Annual Conference & Trade Show

Registration: 

• VIRTUAL tickets are being offered and included with the links below.  Please read carefully when selecting your ticket/s to make sure you have the right one.  
• Registrations made after _______ will include an additional fee, so please register early! 
• We appreciate each registrant completing the questionnaire & accompanying waivers found during the check-out process.  The feedback will assist in improving our efforts at this year's and future conferences. 
• Early Bird tickets are offered. 
• Don't forget your hotel accommodations (scroll down).   

NYSAR³ Exhibitor and Sponsor Opportunities

*NEW Brochure coming for 2025!  

Sponsor and Exhibitor benefits include:

• Networking with public and private sector reduction, recycling, reuse and materials management professionals
• Interactive in-person vendor show for three (3) full days - New this year!
• Modest booth and sponsorship costs
• Timely technical and educational session topics
• Exhibitor Reception and ALL breaks in the exhibit hall to promote networking - New this year!
• Bask in the luxury the Otesaga provides
• Visit the nearby Baseball Hall of Fame
• Exhibitor/Sponsor exposure before, during and after the event (up to 4 months)
• Session Sponsors
• Event Sponsors 
• Unique Sponsorships - New this year!

Hotel Accommodations 

The conference is being held at the beautiful Otesaga, so you do not need to travel further to experience all sessions.  We welcome you to make your hotel reservations at The Otesaga by:

• Discount room rate forthcoming. Don't call yet! 
• Calling 866-494-0085
• Please ask the hotel about special rates for Government, Military, etc…  

Transportation 

Looking for a rideshare option to and from Cooperstown for the conference? Have an extra seat in your car? We were pleased to offer information on the Whova App Community Board (you need to register to have access to the Whova Community Board) where you can coordinate rideshares between conference attendees.  Rideshares lower our carbon footprint and expand access to the event, and maybe you will make a new friend!

BY PLANE

Flights are available to the following large airports:

• Albany International Airport in Albany, N.Y.
  • RIDE-SHARING: Lyft and Uber services are available at Albany International Airport. These services are accessed by using the Lyft or Uber apps on cell phones.  Lyft and Uber drivers are stationed near the terminal and once dispatched, can arrive in 3-5 minutes.
• Syracuse Hancock International Airport in Syracuse, N.Y.
  • RIDE-SHARING from airport
• Greater Binghamton Airport in Binghamton, N.Y.

BY TRAIN

Take the train to one of the two nearest Amtrak stations: 1 (800) 872-7245 

• Albany-Rensselaer NY Amtrak Station is located 1 hour, 30 minute's drive to Cooperstown.    Visit: www.amtrak.com/stations/alb
• Utica Station is located 1-hour's drive to Cooperstown. Visit: www.amtrak.com/stations/uca
• Amtrak Trip Planning Map is a great tool to check out!

BY BUS

• Trailways offers service to Cooperstown and nearby Oneonta (located 33-minutes south of Cooperstown).  Call 800-858-8555.
• Oneonta Public Transit (OPT) provides service to Cooperstown. Call (607) 432-7100 for details.
• The Otsego Express provides service to Cooperstown.  For questions about routes, route deviation, and other needs, please call  800-388-9853.

BY AUTOMOBILE

• From the west (Syracuse): I-90 Thruway Exit 30 at Herkimer (Rt. 28).
• From the east (Albany): I-90 Thruway Exit 29 at Canajoharie (Rts. 10, 20, and 80) or I-90 Thruway Exit 25A and take I-88 to Duanesburg (5 miles), then Rt. 20 west to Rt. 80 south.
• From the south: I-88 & Rt. 28 (Binghamton/Oneonta/Cooperstown).
• From the North: Routes 28, 80 South and County Route 31 South.

Low-waste Event

We are pleased to make our events as low-waste as possible. 

• Single-stream recycling bins
• Reused posters
• Printed minimal posters, most on paper with recycled content when available
• Reduced use of glossy paper
• Food composting bins
• Eco-conscious promo items
• No plastic silverware
• No plastic cups
• Integration of the Whova App to enhance communications to all attendees.  A limited amount of paper agendas and those in large-print are available at the Registration Table.  
• Reusable name badges (returned at the end of the conference)

Attendee participation to a Low-Waste Event: 

• Bringing your own water bottle or coffee mug for fill-up
• Use the zero-waste stations provided complimentary by the DEC at the event
• Downloading the Whova (pronounced Whoo-va) App to eliminate the use of agendas and to communicate with others at the conference.  
• Bringing your own carrying tote or bag to pickup promo items in the Exhibitor Hall.
• Bringing your own washable cloth napkins to quickly wipe up spills, dry out your coffee mug to put back in your bag, or use when you go to dinner instead of paper napkins.  Concerned you'll forget them?  Pack some in your car, purse or reusable bag. 
• When dining out, order a smaller meal/portions to reduce food waste, or bring your own reusable take-home container to the restaurant.  Ask if the restaurant is opposed to sharing meals.   
• Taking pics with your phone of displays, business cards, brochures, and more. 

Looking forward to another incredible conference in 2025!