Abstracts are due January 6, 2025

The treatment and remediation of PFAS is a complex and dynamic challenge. This conference will provide a candid, common-sense, and comprehensive view of the PFAS treatment and remediation landscape by bringing together the top researchers and practitioners in the industry. Presentations and discussions will cover technology and innovation from early concept to commercially-viable solutions for the removal, destruction, and treatment of PFAS . . . what has been working, what has not, and how we can achieve more effective solutions.

The technical program will set the stage with discussions on planning for the future: regulatory frameworks, and how that impacts planning and setting goals and objectives that mitigate business risk and risk to human health and the environment and how to incorporate the evaluation of technologies that are best suited for the scenario at hand. Technology discussions will focus on practical solutions, applied technology, and developing research that are on the path toward commercialization. Multiple tracks will cover current advances in PFAS treatment, destruction, and remediation technology across multiple media including AFFF, water, soil, and solids.

The intent of the conference will encourage open dialogue to share ideas and discuss opportunities for the future. We are seeking presentations from a variety of perspectives from industry, consultants/engineers, academia and government agencies. Two concurrent sessions and vendor exhibits are planned, along with demonstrations, and poster session.

Presentations are expected to be data-focused and could include field evaluations, laboratory studies, practical solutions, and research and development on the forefront of new technology at small-and large-scale sites,

Submissions from equipment manufacturers are encouraged and must be devoid of promotional content; discussion of new technology should not focus on a specific manufacturer’s instrument. These papers should have a technical emphasis, be evidence-based, and detail solutions rather than features and benefits. If you are submitting more than one abstract, please complete a separate entry for each one.

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* 1. Please list the full name of the presenter.

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* 2. Please list the affiliation of the presenter.

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* 3. Please list the email of the primary presenter. All correspondence for the conference will be sent only to this person.

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* 4. Please list any co-authors and their affiliations in the order they should appear in the Final Program.

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* 5. Please list the title of your presentation. Use title case where important words are capitalized.

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* 6. Please choose the topic(s) where you feel your abstract will fit best. Select no more than 3.

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* 7. Please enter your full abstract of 100-250 words and describe what you intend to cover in your presentation.

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* 8. Please indicate your preferred presentation format.

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* 9. I agree that by submitting this proposal, if selected, I will present my work in person at the conference, and am responsible for all costs associated with attending including the registration fees, accommodations, and travel costs.

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* 10. I provide permission for my slides to be included in the final conference proceedings, available to attendees and for purchase following the conference.

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