Microplastics are not a future concern—they’re under increasing regulatory scrutiny, public pressure, and scientific focus now. The question isn’t whether action is needed—it’s how fast the industry can respond with real, scalable solutions.
SPE is seeking experts to present at the Microplastics Forum (October 20–21, 2026, in Baltimore, MD) and put their work at the center of one of our most urgent and rapidly evolving issues.
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We are seeking:
- Researchers working on microplastics detection, monitoring, characterization, or mitigation
- Industry professionals in sustainable plastics, product design, and waste management
- LCA experts integrating microplastic emissions and impacts into assessments
- Developers and practitioners of filtration, capture, and separation technologies for air, water, wastewater, or industrial systems
- Policymakers and legal experts involved in microplastics regulation and compliance
- Materials scientists developing biodegradable polymers and alternative materials
- Academic institutions engaged in research, education, and outreach on environmental and health aspects of microplastics
Key topics include:
- Global and regional frameworks addressing microplastics, including intentionally added synthetic polymer microplastics
- Incorporating microplastics into Life Cycle Assessments (LCA)
- Innovations in waste management, recycling, and circular economy approaches
- Filtration and capture technologies for microplastics
- Detection, monitoring, and characterization methods
- Material and design innovations to reduce microplastic formation
- Substitute technologies and alternative materials for intentionally added synthetic polymer particles in product
As a speaker, you will help inform how industry, regulators, and researchers tackle microplastics in real terms and to elevate your work in front of stakeholders actively seeking actionable solutions.
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: June 26, 2026
Final Presentations Due: September 30, 2026