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Other events in the field of emerging substances
This page will be regularly updated with information and useful links to other relevant conferences and workshops in the field of emerging environmental pollutants.
2026
9-11 November 2026, Barcelona, Spain
7th International Conference on Risk Assessment of Pharmaceuticals in the Environment (ICRAPHE)
This edition combines two well-established workshops into a single event addressed to scientists from academia, governmental agencies, and industry.
The 22nd HRMS Workshop will focus on the practical applications of high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS) and tandem mass spectrometric techniques for screening and quantification of organic contaminants in environmental and food samples.
The 7th ICRAPHE Conference is dedicated to exploring the fate, risk, and removal of pharmaceutical residues in the environment.
The workshop is jointly organised by IDAEA- CSIC (Barcelona, Spain), PSIPW, University of Almería, Académie nationale de Pharmacie and Royal Academy of Pharmacy of Catalonia.
Abstract submission: 24 July 2026
For more information visit www.icraphe-hrms.activacongresos.com
13-15 May 2026, Prague, Czech Republic
15th IPSW – International Passive Sampling
IPSW is a globally recognized meeting point for the passive sampling (PS) community. It brings together scientists, practitioners, and policymakers to advance PS science and expand its real‑world application. The meeting offers a unique opportunity to exchange experiences on innovative and practical uses of PS, explore pathways to regulatory acceptance, and shape the future of passive sampling in support of risk assessment, policy, and environmental decision‑making.
The conference programme will cover development and application of PS in water, sediment/soil, ambient and indoor air: Hydrophobic and Polar compounds; Metals, and inorganic compounds; Development of novel passive sampling devices; Application of PS in case studies and monitoring programmes; Toxicity assessment coupled with passive sampling methods; QA/QC, data analysis and standardisation; Strategies for implementation of PS in legislation.
Two NORMAN satellite workshops will be part of the IPSW conference:
- Meeting the Challenges of Reliable Analysis of PS for Hydrophilic & Hydrophobic Compounds
- Harmonising and extending knowledge of polymer-chemical interactions
Abstract submission: 15 March 2026
Early bird registration: 31 March 2026
For more information visit https://ipsw.eu/
12-17 April 2026, Monte Verità, Ascona, Switzerland
The EU This international conference series is dedicated to non-target screening of organic chemicals in the environment, supporting comprehensive chemical risk assessment. “Nontarget 2026” will spotlight the latest advances in non-target screening - from analytical technologies to real-world applications and integration into risk assessment, particularly within the framework of Zero Pollution Strategies in the EU and beyond. The conference will address five main topics: Topic 1: Analytical frontiers; Topic 2: Computational tools; Topic 3: Transformation products and persistent, mobile, toxic substances; Topic 4: Nontarget screening & hazard assessment Topic 5: Application in chemical management.
For more information visit: EAWAG
Abstract submission: 30 November 2025.
2025
The EU Green Deal and the accompanying Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability Towards a Toxic-Free Environment present bold action points that reflect the challenge associated with persistent and mobile substances.
For more information visit: ZeroPM
Registration is open from May 2025.
13-14 October 2025, Brussels, Belgium
The workshop's program includes:
13 expert talks
13 -16 October 2025, Erding / Munich, Germany
15-20 December 2025, Honolulu, HI, USA
The 2025 International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies will be the ninth in the series of successful cosponsored scientific conferences of Pacific Basin Chemical Societies.