ISRI cancels 2020 convention

The Washington-based Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) has canceled its ISRI2020 convention, which had been scheduled for late April at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

In a March 19 email to members, ISRI President Robin Wiener writes, “In light of increasing government restrictions on large gatherings and recommendations from global health organizations, ISRI has made the difficult decision to cancel ISRI2020.”

She adds, “Rescheduling, or even relocating, this flagship event proved simply impossible, which means that ISRI will be looking ahead to ISRI2021 in San Diego as the next large-scale annual convention and exhibition for our industry."

Currently, the 2020 ISRI Commodity Commodity Roundtables is scheduled for Sept. 16-19 in Chicago.

Wiener indicates ISRI intends to schedule virtual options for staying connected to its membership base. “ISRI is already working on providing additional programming to help members deal with the economic, and health and safety concerns surround the COVID-19 pandemic,” writes Wiener. “In addition, ISRI will be virtually offering many of the same great educational programs that were to be offered at the convention. Please keep your eyes open for announcements that will be coming in the weeks ahead.”

The ISRI president also says the organization will soon contact exhibitors and attendees regarding refunds and other arrangements related to the canceled ISRI2020 convention.