Microplastics Forum • October 20–21, 2026 · Baltimore, Maryland | SPE, a division of PLASTICS
Microplastics Forum • October 20–21, 2026 · Baltimore, Maryland | SPE, a division of PLASTICS

MicroPlastics Forum

Call For Speakers

We invite proposals from experts working on solutions to address microplastics, including unintentional microplastic generation and intentionally added synthetic polymer microplastics.

We welcome contributions from:

  • 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

Deadline Information

Abstracts Due: July 17, 2026
Presentations Due: September 30, 2026

NOTE: Chosen speakers will not pay a fee to attend the conference. Once you are selected as a speaker, you will be provided a discount code to register for the event.

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 products
  • Collaborative research initiatives, education programs, and awareness activities
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