2025 Annual Conference & Trade Show
ARC’s 2025 Conference and Tradeshow Registration now open (See forms below)!
For Oaklawn Conference Lodging – call 501-363-4625 and request the –
Booking ID# BKG1125 or ARC 2025 Conference Room Block
Cutoff date for room reservations is August 8.
Planning to attend the ARC Conference?
Plan to arrive early to attend one or both of these events taking place on Monday, September 8.
1:00pm – 3:00pm – Pre-Conference Workshop
Composting for Horticulture: Advocation for the End-Usrs
Presenters:
Dr Matthew Bertucci
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Horticulture
– Univ of AR System Division of Agriculture
Rachel Woody-Pumford,
Graduate Research Assistant –
Univ of AR System Division of Agriculture
Dr. Amanda Perez,
Associate Professor,
Dept. of Horticulture – Univ of AR System of Agriculture
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Arkansas Energy and Environment, Division of Environmental Quality Meeting
The results are in! Join the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment, Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ), to explore what Arkansans have shared they envision for the state of recycling in The Natural State. This session will dive into the DEQ’s year-long research study collecting data on what metrics the various districts are utilizing to gauge their services’ impact, what the general public is seeking and discuss ways service providers, local, county and state governments can collaborate and more.
Questions: Call the ARC Office at (866) 290-1429
2025 ARC Conference Awards Keynote
Don Bates
Owner/Founder – Osprey Initiatives, LLC
Don Bates is the owner/founder of Osprey Initiative, LLC and the inventor of the Litter Gitter. A graduate of Millsaps College, he has over 25 years of experience in the environmental consulting business. Born in Hammond, Louisiana, he grew up in the swamps around Manchac, Louisiana. He has spent most of his life in and around waterways and has a passion for maintaining and improving our natural resources. He feels that the best legacy he can leave to future generations is access to wild places unmarred by human impacts.
2025 ARC Conference Breakfast Speaker
Kirk Kreisel
CEO – Artisun Solar
Kirk is the founder of Artisun Solar and has over 30 years of leadership experience in energy and engineering.
A former U.S. Navy officer and nuclear engineer who served aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, Kirk launched Artisun in 2011 to empower businesses to take control of their energy future through solar power.
Under his leadership, Artisun has grown into one of the Midwest’s top commercial solar companies, completing more than 65 megawatts of solar across 850 projects for agricultural, industrial, and commercial clients.
Kirk’s background in high-stakes, technical environments shapes his practical approach to energy.
His commitment is to deliver a turnkey, accessible, and reliable solar solution for businesses that want to plan ahead, reduce costs, and make a lasting impact.
2025 Attendee Registration Form
2025 Sponsorship Opportunities
2025 Exhibitor Registration Form
2025 ARC Conference Program-at-a-Glance
