The Center for Sustainable Infrastructure is excited to announce the Inaugural Pacific Northwest Industrial Symbiosis Conference!

This conference brings together the Pacific Northwest’s leading industrial symbiosis (IS) practitioners, business innovators, economic development professionals, and industry leaders from both the public and private sectors. 

This conference builds on exciting investments by the Washington State Legislature, Department of Commerce, and other state bodies to bring Industrial Symbiosis to the PNW. Read more about the legislative investments in IS here.

What You’ll Gain

• Insights from regional leaders driving IS initiatives across the Northwest, from Wenatchee, Pasco and Longview, to Boardman, Portland, and Astoria

• Meet the top elected leaders steering IS policy in the Northwest

• Hear from the industrials making IS projects a reality at their Northwest facilities

• Mingle with the top innovators from Denmark, the world leader in IS

Who should attend? ​

This conference is built for leaders advancing economic growth by breaking down sector silos and forging partnerships across the industrial landscape. Attendees will explore successful local projects, learn from Danish IS business models, and collaborate on scalable solutions to regional economic challenges. 

If you are a current or aspiring IS leader, we encourage you to join us. You will join innovators from a wide range of organizations, including:

• New and established companies delivering IS solutions

• Industrial producers, big and small

• Public works and utilities in energy, water, wastewater, and waste management

• Project developers and consulting engineering firms

• Financiers and investors

• Ports, economic developers, and public utility districts (PUDs)

• Cities and counties

• Local and state level elected officials

• State agency representatives and regulators

What is Industrial Symbiosis?

Industrial symbiosis (IS) is the practice of harvesting waste streams (energy, water, and materials) from one facility to be repurposed as a valuable resource for another. Pioneered in Denmark, IS is a ground-breaking approach to infrastructure and economic development, which can strengthen local economies, reduce waste, and enhance environmental outcomes just by doing more with existing local resources. ​

Conference At-A-Glance