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We invite anyone passionate about learning to join us at our local, regional, national, and international events. It's exciting to connect with others, learn about the latest industry trends, and showcase our incredible solutions. Explore the events I attended or plan to attend in the near future below.

We look forward to meeting you soon!

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Enterprise AI Maturity & Transformation Assembly on April 8-9 2026

Digital Transformation is an ongoing journey for today’s C-Suite leaders, and our best advice is to not trek it alone. Our Enterprise AI Maturity & Transformation Assembly is set to be a groundbreaking opportunity for Global Chief Information Officers to meet face-to-face and connect on the current trends & challenges the industry is facing.

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Invent for the Planet 2026 on 27th of February to 1st of March

We are very proud to share that we are key sponsors of Invent for the Planet 2026, an international innovation challenge that brings together university students from around the world to develop creative solutions to major global problems – including environmental issues, energy access, social challenges, and resource equity. At AMCS, we are driven by our commitment to innovation, community impact, and a more sustainable future. Invent for the Planet reflects these values by giving students the opportunity to design solutions that address real global challenges. We’re proud to sponsor an event that cultivates the innovators who will help shape a cleaner and more equitable world. Members of the AMCS team will be there to cheer on the competitors and host giveaways at Invent for the Planet 2026 on 27th of February to 1st of March at Atlantic Technological University in Galway, Ireland. Come out and support this innovative competition! Evan J Schwartz Gail Quinn IFTP hashtag#InventForThePlanet hashtag#IFTP hashtag#ATU hashtag#Sustainability hashtag#Impact

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AMCS + RCon November 13th 2025

Another exciting day at #RCon™! Yesterday was packed with energy—from our Mid-Morning Mixer (mimosas, Bloody Marys, and great conversations) to a crowd-favorite Spin-the-Wheel Challenge that sent folks off with fresh AMCS swag. Big congrats to Zach Scott (City of Surprise) for winning the $350 raffle! 📸 Catch the highlights, and swing by Booth #842 today to keep the momentum going. #AMCSGroup #ResourceManagement #RecyclingInnovation #TechForGood

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EQT AI Summit

This was a general event across the spectrum of adopting AI across your organization: Martin Elwin (AWS) spoke about how AI is transforming AWS - describing the predictive ways that AI makes possible next day deliver of nearly every product they have on Amazon. Anthropic, Perplexity, AWS all describe how AI is revolutionizing development, the speed at which business evolves, and the order of magnitude with which this technology is evolving. Incremental adoption strategies don't work! Significant evolution is occurring faster and faster, requiring a new kind of leadership, new kinds of thinking, that is flexible, adaptive, loosely coupled to current tech, and highly integrated with agents who can orchestrate quickly and adapt as needed. Eric Burns describes how Anthropic has changed the way we code, being more of a "Vibe Coder" is becoming a survival skill. The SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) has shifted to heavy Product Descriptions, NFRs and FRs (Non-functional and functional requirements), and Quality Evaluation (TEVV - Test, Evaluate, Validate, and Verify) - Having governance and guardrails in place is crucial to run fast today. the agenda goes on and on, so since it's a LInkedIn post with pictures, we don't have to go into a ton of detail, just pick some good pictures, carve out some good talking points across the Agenda (don't directly address the agenda, just the attendees), and let's get this one out the door, tag EQT Growth Ventures, and then end with how grateful I was to be in the company of so many incredible minds shaping the future. LETS GO!!!!!!!!

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JU-Mock Interviews

This two-day experience (Monday October 20th & Friday October 24th) is all about real-world readiness: on Monday we walk them through mock job opportunities and coach them on how to tailor their resumes, and by Friday they’re back in the room doing a full interview for the role they chose. You can literally see the confidence snap into place. I’ve said it before—I owe a huge chunk of my soft skills, storytelling, and human-to-human communication to years of tabletop role-playing. That’s why I turned my Technical Project Management course into a role-playing experience: because practice in “safe scenarios” builds real-world capability. JU gets that. They’re intentional about creating spaces where students can practice being professionals before they are professionals. Big applause to JU for having the foresight to invest in this kind of growth. There’s so much more to a university experience than lectures and tests—and I’m grateful to play a small part in it. #JacksonvilleUniversity #ExperientialLearning #SoftSkillsMatter #RolePlayingForRealLife

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ReMA 2025

Another exciting day at hashtag#ReMA2025! Yesterday was packed with energy as we showcased 'Driving Performance Across the Value Chain' and joined the 'Eco-Innovation 2.0' panel. #AMCS Happy Hour was the perfect way to conclude all the excitement! Don’t miss out—stop by booth #2123 to connect with us and join in on the fun. EVENT#AMCSGroup #ResourceManagement #RecyclingInnovation #TechForGood

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AI Collaborate, Jacksonville, Florida - NOVEMBER 19-20th , 2024

Join Jennifer Bradshaw and me as we describe how AI-driven Performance Sustainability in the Waste & Recycling industries puts the AND back into sustainability and Profitability. EVENT LETS GO!!!!!!!!

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Recycle Today, AMCS, & Mazza Recycling - Success Story - OCTOBER 1st , 2024

Join Rajae El-Temawi, Geoff Aardsma, and me as we explore how Mazza Recycling embraced process automation, technology, and vision to create unparalleled success, productivity, and insights through advanced analytics and data. EVENT I’ve said it before—I owe a huge chunk of my soft skills, storytelling, and human-to-human communication to years of tabletop role-playing. That’s why I turned my Technical Project Management course into a role-playing experience: because practice in “safe scenarios” builds real-world capability. JU gets that. They’re intentional about creating spaces where students can practice being professionals before they are professionals. Big applause to JU for having the foresight to invest in this kind of growth. There’s so much more to a university experience than lectures and tests—and I’m grateful to play a small part in it. #JacksonvilleUniversity #ExperientialLearning #SoftSkillsMatter #RolePlayingForRealLife

Jacksonville, Jacksonville University, Davis College of Business & Technology - SEPTEMBER

Jacksonville, Jacksonville University, Davis College of Business & Technology - SEPTEMBER 25th , 2024

Jacksonville University hosts the AI Speaker Series, where I spoke about the importance of the Person Plus AI Strategy when developing automation or AI-related tools. We also covered the EU Guidelines for ethical AI and their use cases, which highlight this strategy. EVENT

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Green Growth: Innovative Revenue Strategies in Resource & Recycling - AUGUST 13th, 2024

We team up with Waste360 and Eureka Recycling for a Webinar that dives into revenue opportunities through innovation and how to apply practical planning tactics to de-risk and unlock new revenue streams. EVENT EVENT LETS GO!!!!!!!!

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Munich, IFAT - MAY 13th - 17th, 2024

IFAT is the world's leading network for environmental technologies. In addition to the world's leading trade fair, IFAT Munich, this network also includes trade fairs in China, India, South Africa, Brazil, and Turkey. It is a global network for decision-makers in companies in the environmental technology sector with specific solutions for the respective challenges in the different markets. EVENT

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Las Vegas, WasteExpo - MAY 5th - 8th, 2024

At WasteExpo, the road ahead is paved with myriad opportunities. From connecting with 13,500+ of your peers to doing business with 550+ exhibitors, it’s one event that pays dividends all year long. Preview the latest vehicles, tune in to the latest technology, and learn the latest curriculum to improve the environment. For 50+ years, WasteExpo has been driven to give you the best event experience in the solid waste, recycling, and organics industry. Join us in Las Vegas, May 5-8, 2025, and move in the fast lane of business success. EVENT

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Las Vegas, ISRI - APR 15 - 18th, 2024

The largest recycled materials industry event in the world is heading back to fabulous Las Vegas! I'm honored to be representing Next-Generation technology with such incredible speakers. I'm looking forward to seeing you there! EVENT

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Jacksonville, DCHS Career Day - Feb 22nd, 2024

It was an absolute pleasure to inspire the passion of so many excellent young hearts and minds at the Baymeadows Charter School Career Day. It was engaging and encouraging to listen to what these students are considering for their future and the enormous goals they have for themselves. EVENT

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Jacksonville, AI Collaborate - Nov 14th,15th, 2023

It was a pleasure to attend this local conference hosted by NLP Logix. Seeing the amazing work they're doing with their customers, the challenges and creative solutions to overcome them, was a great learning experience for me! This event is absolutely on my "Must Attend" list for next year! EVENT For 50+ years, WasteExpo has been driven to give you the best event experience in the solid waste, recycling, and organics industry. Join us in Las Vegas, May 5-8, 2025, and move in the fast lane of business success. EVENT

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New York, ScaleUp:AI - Oct 26th - 27th, 2023

ScaleUp:AI is an industry-leading global conference hosted by Insight Partners that features topics across technologies and industries, including AI, software, healthcare, finance, and cybersecurity. Built to guide and influence leaders, decision makers, and doers who are ready to soar, our conferences are designed by the software industry’s most trusted ScaleUp partner, Insight Partners. EVENT

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Jacksonville, Tech Coast Conference - Aug 24th, 2023

I recently attended the Tech Coast Conference hosted by the Jax Chamber, JITC, and was blown away by the local support for and excitement about the growing technology industry in Jacksonville, FL. My wife, Lisa, and I were thrilled to see all the incredible new gadgets and innovative ideas that were presented at the conference. EVENT EVENT

Past Events

Evan J Schwartz is a global leader in enterprise software solutions and Artificial Intelligence with more than three decades of experience in the industry. He provides invaluable insight through keynote speaking, thought leadership, and sharing his invaluable experience and wisdom. Speaking passionately about technology, customer journey, and digital transformation, he is an unrivaled source of guidance for any organization.

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Waste Advantage Magazine Issue 17, number 4 page 51.

In Waste Advantage Magazine, Evan J. Schwartz, Chief Innovation Officer at AMCS Group, makes the case that sustainability and profitability are not competing priorities — they are the same opportunity. In his article "Why Your Biggest Carbon Problem Is Your Greatest Profit Opportunity," Evan challenges the industry's tendency to treat ESG reporting as a compliance checkbox, and reframes carbon footprint data as a powerful diagnostic tool for identifying operational inefficiencies hiding in plain sight. Drawing on real-world results across route optimization, contamination detection, and predictive maintenance, Evan explains how AI-driven systems can surface the profit leaks that traditional benchmarking misses entirely. From reducing carbon emissions and container overflows to preventing costly vehicle breakdowns before they happen, the article demonstrates how interconnected these initiatives truly are — and why organizations that operationalize sustainability into their daily decisions consistently outperform those that keep it siloed in a quarterly report

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