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

Call for Abstracts closed on July 17, 2026.

Speakers with accepted abstracts may upload their presentation by clicking the "Upload Your Presentation Here" button. Note that you will need to use the same login information you did when first submitting your proposal.

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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Refund Policy

Full refund 14 days prior to the event start date. Please contact customerrelations@4spe.org for assistance with registration.

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