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Find the REUSE26 conference schedule for Wednesday, October 28, and the site visit schedule for Thursday, October 29, below.

OCTOBER 28, 2026 | CONFERENCE

 7:30 - 8:30am Exhibitor setup
 8:30 - 9:00am Check-in, breakfast, & exhibitor networking
 9:00 - 10:00am Session 1
 10:00 - 10:15am Break
 10:15 - 11:15am Session 2
 11:15am - 12:15pm Lunch & exhibitor networking
 12:15 - 1:45pm Session 3 - Welcome & Keynote
 1:45 - 2:15pm Break & exhibitor networking
 2:15 - 3:15pm Session 4
 3:15 - 3:30pm Break
 3:30 - 4:30pm Session 5
 4:30 - 5:30pm Social

OCTOBER 29, 2026 | SITE VISITS (optional)

REUSE26: Community impact site visits are scheduled for Thursday, October 29. This is a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes and see how these organizations are making a positive impact in their communities through reuse.

Site visits are open to everyone—attendance at REUSE26 is not required. You’re welcome to sign up for multiple visits if your schedule allows, but we kindly ask that you stay for the full duration of each session rather than leaving early for another. The cost to attend is $15 per person, and space is limited!

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ArtScraps | 9:00–10:00 AM | 1459 St. Clair Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105

Visit ArtStart's ArtScraps, our Creative Reuse and Idea Center! Learn how we take things that might otherwise end up in the landfill, and inspire people to create with innovative reuse programming. Then shop the store and get ideas for your next project.

Corner view of ArtStart/ArtScraps showing a green awning and a brick building.

Inside ArtScraps, with barrels and bins full of reclaimed and donated craft supplies.

Curiosity Studio | 10:30–11:30 AM | 3607 East Lake St., Minneapolis, MN 55406

Visit Curiosity Studio for a short workshop, Diagnosing a Mend. Whether it's a snagged sweater, a hole in your jeans, or a loose button, knowing where to start when repairing your garments can be intimidating. Gain knowledge and resources to decipher where to begin when repairing your damaged clothing. Consider the practice of repair as an act of care that can extend beyond your closet to self and others.

An adult wearing a denim jacket and a facemask is darning using a yellow yarn.

A group of adults sitting a Curiosity Studio working on sewing and mending projects.

Architectural Antiques | 11:00 AM–12:30 PM | 1330 Quincy St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Step into a treasure trove of architectural antiques, lighting, and hardware at Architectural Antiques! Explore aisles filled with windows, doors, sinks, cabinets, fireplace mantels, staircases, molding, ironwork, and stonework—each piece waiting to inspire your next project.

The real showstopper? Our light shop, where every fixture is expertly refurbished and rewired to shine in its new home.

Don’t miss this chance to discover one-of-a-kind pieces and see craftsmanship in action!

Alta Technologies | 1:00–2:00 PM | 3850 Annapolis Ln N Suite #100, Plymouth, MN 55447

Discover how Alta Technologies gives technology a second life by refurbishing equipment to meet business IT needs while reducing waste. On this special tour, you will get an inside look at their operations, hear from the team about their efficient reuse & testing model, and see how sustainable IT solutions create real world impact.

Whether you are passionate about the circular economy, responsible electronics management, or simply curious about tech reuse at scale, this experience will inspire and inform.

Join us to see how technology reuse is reshaping IT.

An adult wearing a grey t-shirt and hat smiles while he holds a drill.

An adult stands between an aisle of computer servers.

Cool Trash | 2:30–4:00 PM or 5:30–7:00 PM | 2837 Oakland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Visit Cool Trash HQ to see the entire process of creating beautiful, functional products out of recycled plastic from start to finish. From collection, sorting, cleaning, shredding, molding, and finishing. Made in Minnesota from Minnesotan plastic waste.

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