We would like to thank all authors who submitted their abstracts by the official deadline of 8 June 2026. The response to the Call for Abstracts has been truly remarkable, with high-quality submissions received from 32 countries worldwide.
Explore the list of contributions accepted so far for VENICE 2026 (updated on 16/06/2026). Additional proposals may still be submitted >>
Please note that inclusion in the final programme is subject to author registration.
1. Feedstocks
A. Fahlén Hammar, L. Andreas, J. Kumpiene - Luleå University of Technology (SE)
Choosing the right blend: multi-objective optimization of co-digestion
B. Ndaba-Vatsha - University of South Africa (ZA)
Nano-assisted pretreatment of biomass for bioethanol production
S.M. Sadrameli, T. Ramezani - German University of Technology in Oman (OM)
Advancing Circular and Sustainable Petrochemicals: Renewable Naphtha Production from Linseed Oil Methyl Esters
A-M. Tuomala, M. Eronen - LAB University of Applied Sciences (FI)
Renewable energy nodes for climate change mitigation using food processing residues
K. Houssini, J. Li, Q. Tan - Tsinghua University (CN)
Uncovering China Expanded Polystyrene flows and stocks to promote global circular economy practices
E. Ngobeni, C. Trois - Stellenbosch University (ZA)
Evaluation of Organic Waste Collection Pathways for Waste-to-Energy Production in National Fresh Produce Markets
L.M.D.R.S. Martins, A.P.C. Ribeiro, A.O. Figueiras - Técnico, University of Lisbon (PT)
Unlocking the Potential of Insect Biomass Waste: Chitin and Chitosan Valorisation in the Circular Bioeconomy
2. Conversion processes
D. Botsula, H. Grassmann, M. Cobal, P.R. Sharma - Università degli Studi di Udine (IT)
Compact high-density gasifier for "waste" biomasses
Y. Qu, J. Li, Y. Lu, D. Huang, J. Ko, Q. Xu - Peking University - Shenzen Graduate School (CN)
Selective phosphate recovery from food-waste digestate permeate by waste-derived LDH/biochar membrane capacitive deionization
J. Wu, K. Huang, X. Pei, Y. Liang, S. Hu, F. Jiang, F. Li, Z. Ma, J. Li, K. Liu - Southern University of Science and Technology (CN)
High-temperature flow behavior regulation of CaO-rich MSW slag for stable gasification and green methanol production
U. Arena, L. Lombardi, M. Materazzi, F. Parrillo, T. Rashwan - Università degli Studi Niccolò Cusano Telematica Roma (IT)
WORKSHOP: Thermal Treatment Task Group Sandpit: current state and future trends in advanced thermal waste treatments
G. Trancone, M. Race, G. Policastro, M. Fabbricino - Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II (IT)
Circular integration of dark fermentation and mineral waste valorization: calcium leaching from construction and demolition waste using bio-based effluents
N. Depope, F. Quartinello, J. Egan, A. Bartl, C.B. Schimper - TU Wien (AT)
Restex: closing the loop in textile waste recycling
A. Bartl, N. Depope - TU Wien (AT)
Integrated biorefinery concept for blended textile waste: from enzymatic hydrolysis to ethanol and methanol production
A. Kaminsky, A. Golberg, M. Gozin, Y. Anker - Tel Aviv University (IL)
Futurewise – Innovative solutions for Waste-to-Energy conversion and supply chain enablement for the generation of renewable fuels and value-added products
K Kawaguchi, S. Kashiwakura, K. Kashimura, T. Miyata, S. Kosai, E. Yamasue - Ritsumeikan University (JP)
Effect of structural characteristics on hydrogen generation behaviour through kinetic analysis in the microwave-assisted pyrolysis for plastic recycling
C. Moliner, P. Xiao, T. Yokoi, E. Arato - Università degli Studi di Genova (IT)
Valorisation of industrial biochars from biomass gasification for hydrogen production via methane decomposition
H. Watanabe, S. Kashiwakura, S. Kosai, K. Kashimura, T. Miyata, E. Yamasue - Ritsumeikan University (JP)
Quantitative Analysis of Hydrogen Production from CFRP Waste via Hercynite-Catalyzed Microwave Pyrolysis
E.J. Cho, H. Park, H.-J. Bae - Chonnam National University (KP)
Integrated Valorization of Waste Paper in a Sustainable Biorefinery Platform
M.H.T. Huỳnh, S. Jang, H.-J. Bae - Chonnam National University (KP)
Feedstock-Dependent Enhancement of Lignocellulosic Saccharification by a GH10 Xylanase-Secreting Trichoderma reesei Enzyme System
B.A. Simmons - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (US)
Conversion of mixed waste feedstocks in the North San Joaquin Valley into advanced biofuels and bioproducts
K. Rasool, Z. Asim, H.M.A. Shahzad, F. Almomani - Hamad Bin Khalifa University (QA)
Integrated Biorefinery Valorization of Agro-Food Waste into Sustainable Biomaterials and Bio-Based Products through Enzymatic and Microbial Conversion Pathways
J. Shin, K.J. Min, E. Lee, K.Y. Park - Konkuk University (KR)
Ammonia recovery from anaerobic digestate using integrated electrochemical treatment and membrane contactor
E. Lee, S. Pov, J. Shin, K.J. Min, K.Y. Park - Konkuk University (KR)
Process stability of food waste leachate anaerobic digestion against fog shock loading through sludge recirculation
A.P.C. Ribeiro, L.M.D.R.S. Martins, A.O. Figueiras - Técnico, University of Lisbon (PT)
From BSF exuviae to Chitosan: a sustainability perspective
S. Umegaki, Y. Kimoto, H. Harada, M. Takaoka - Kyoto University (JP)
Effects of CO2 concentration in municipal solid waste incineration on high-temperature corrosion of boiler heat transfer tubes
D. Behera, J. Shaji, S. Lekshmi, D. Shee, S. Banerjee, P. Chatterjee - Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IN)
Modified In-situ Transesterification of Microalgae for Engineered Alkane Production: Decarboxylation-Driven Process-Controlled Alkane Production
Md S.I. Chowdhury, H. Kitawaki - Chattogram City Corporation (BD)
Hybrid centralized-decentralized material recovery facility network for Chattogram, Bangladesh: a tri-objective mixed-integer linear programming approach
S. Hirakawa, Y. Kaizu, K. Furuhashi - The University of Tokyo (JP)
Stabilizing high-nitrogen anaerobic digestion of chicken manure by pH control: implications for fertilizer substitution and transport burden
T. Shishida, A. Yonezawa, R. Zhang, H. Harada, M. Takaoka - Kyoto University (JP)
Effect of CO2-rich Atmosphere on Formation of Dioxins under O2/CO2 Combustion of Municipal Solid Waste
I. Alkahder, J. Eniola, E. Alhseinat, A. Mayyas, A. Alfantazi - Hamad Bin Khalifa University (QA)
Conversion of date palm waste into high-performance MnO₂-doped activated biochar for lithium recovery
Y. Ryckmans, E. Bustillo, J. Van den Auweele - Laborelec n.v. (BE)
Industrial hydrothermal carbonization of heterogeneous refuse compost: lessons learned from industrial test
F. Gramigni, L. Armilli, A. Bosetti, D. Cucchetti, A. Poletto, I. Rapone, V. Rodighiero, T. Pasini - Eni SpA (IT)
Experimental study of dark fermentation using deoiled cakes as feedstock
A. Audu, A. Sanna - Heriot-Watt University (UK)
NaNbO₃ as a Multifunctional Catalyst–Sorbent for Enhanced Hydrogen Production and CO₂ Capture during Lignin Pyrolysis and Steam Reforming
J.M. Choi, C.Y. Lee - The University of Suwon (KR)
Anaerobic co-digestion of pig manure and food waste leachate: performance, operational stability, and the hydrogenotrophic-to-acetoclastic ratio as a complementary indicator
M. Holden - Holden Environmental Ltd (UK)
From declining landfill asset to renewable energy hub: the potential role of ex-situ biomethanation in future landfill gas management
F. Zimbardi, U. Calice, N. Cerone, V. Valerio - ENEA (IT)
Electrochemical remediation of lignocellulosic waste for low-energy green hydrogen generation
S. Nilsson Påledal, E Nordell, J. Moestedt - Tekniska Verken i Linköping AB (SE)
Lessons learned from more than 25 years of laboratory- and full-scale anaerobic digestion of industrial by-products and food waste: the role of iron chloride and trace elements in process stability
S. Andersson - Götaverken Miljö AB (SE)
WtE Fly Ash Detoxification and Zinc Recovery
I.R.F.S. Alves, M.C. Oliveira, E.P. Santiago, I.D. Bassin, A.C. Coelho, H.L. Silva, N.B.C. Santos, C. Sambusiti, J.P. Bassin - Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (BR)
Food Waste and Green Waste Co-Digestion: Effects on Process Stability and Methane Production
L. Christwinarso, W. De Jong - Delft University of Technology (NL)
Power-to-X: A techno-economic analysis of commercial bio-oil gasification and electrolytic hydrogen into light olefins in the Netherlands
F. Khodaparastan, J. Bowen, A. Fraser-McDonald, C. Switzer, J.L. Torero, L. Kinsman, M.A.B. Zanoni, T.L. Rashwan - The Open University (UK)
Oxygen dynamics in the smouldering reaction zone: experimental measurements and analytical modelling
T.L. Rashwan, F. Khodaparastan, P. Renforth, C. Switzer, J.L. Torero, K.J. Dobson - University of Nottingham (UK)
Exploring smouldering-based systems for carbon-negative waste treatment
N. Kapur, S.P. Singh, P. Schmitt-Kopplin - Punjabi University (IN)
Spectroscopic Characterisation of Temperature-Dependent Supramolecular Organisation and Reversible Densification in Biomass Co-Pyrolysis Biofuels Using 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and FTIR
F. Xu, L. Yin, D. Chen - Tongji University (CN)
Co-Incineration of Industrial Organic Waste in MSW Incinerators: Combustion Performance Analysis and Dynamic Furnace Temperature Prediction
H. Liu, Y. Feng, D. Chen, J. Han, J. Gu, H. Yuan - Tongji University (CN)
Pretreatment-Regulated Carbothermal Reduction and Water Leaching for Selective Lithium Recovery from Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries
A. Mellalou, A. Outzourhit, F. Ghamouss - Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (MA)
Hydrogen production from waste and biomass via flash laser pyrolysis: process and techno-economic analysis
A. Gutierrez-Gomez, V. Garcilasso, M. dos Santos, K. Mascarenhas, J. Meneghini, S. Coelho - University of São Paulo (BR)
Pathways for Hydrogen Production from Municipal Solid Waste: Potential Assessment in Sao Paulo State, Brazil
A. Magdziarz, A. Mlonak-Mędrala, M. Granollers Mesa, M. Sajdak, C. Quan, N. Gao, J. Wang - AGH University of Science and Technology (PL)
Marine Plastic Pollution: A Global Threat to Life Below Water and Human Well-Being
M.R. Karim, N. Punnakkal, M.O. Aijaz, I.A. Alnaser - King Saud University (SA)
Madina date seed-based activated carbon for high-performance supercapacitor: A comparative evaluation of date seed-derived activated carbon for supercapacitor application
3. Energy outputs
A. Lemmer, C. Goldnagl, B. Ohnmacht - University of Hohenheim (DE)
Technical and economic evaluation of BioCNG production via small-scale membrane separation and its utilization in agricultural tractors
T. Kawaguchi, Y. Nishiyama, S. Kosai, S. Kashiwakura, E. Yamasue - Ritsumeikan University (JP)
Life cycle resource use of Biomass- and Waste-Derived SAF in Japan toward 2030
M. Schnell, K. Stark, E. Peters, D. Wohter, P. Quicker - RWTH Aachen University (DE)
Decentralised sewage sludge incineration in a double whirl twin stage incinerator: pilot-scale demonstration, energy integration and resource recovery potential
N. Cerone, F. Zimbardi, L. Contuzzi, G. Zito, U. Calice, C. Florio, G. Santilli, M. Carnevale, C. Ragone, V. Valerio, A. Villone - ENEA (IT)
Valorisation of lignocellulosic waste via pilot-scale two-stage catalytic tar cracking for clean syngas production
Md.T. Islam, A. Huda, S. Ahmed - NGO Forum for Public Health (BD)
From Phytoremediation Biomass to Electricity: A Circular Resource Recovery Approach for Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants
Md.T. Islam, A. Huda, S. Ahmed - NGO Forum for Public Health (BD)
From Waste to Cooking Fuel: Biogas Recovery from Faecal Sludge Treatment Systems in Rohingya Refugee Camps, Bangladesh
A. Guzzini, M. Pellegrini, J. Suzzi - Università degli Studi di Bologna (IT)
From Waste-To-Energy to Waste-To-X: a new circular approach to convert municipal solid waste into liquid CO2, water and computing power for IT infrastructures
A. Győrfi, A. Dolgosné Kovács, B.L. Alpek, Cs. Leitol - University of Pécs (HU)
Effects of particle fractionation on the main quality characteristics of RDF/SRF
M.A. Rasheed, M. Materazzi - University College London (UK)
Techno-economic and environmental assessment of various sustainable aviation fuel production pathways from waste and biomass with system integrations
A. Saeed, M.A. Qyyum, A. Riaz, S. Al-Saadi, F. Al-Jahwari, A.H. Al-Muhtaseb - Sultan Qaboos University (OM)
Decision-oriented benchmarking of sustainable aviation fuel pathways: harmonized cost, boundary-aware carbon intensity, and deployment readiness
G. Dalla Santa, M. Noro, G. Giacomello, A. Maghssudipour, E. Buoso - Università degli Studi di Padova (IT)
From waste heat and road pavements to local district heating: an integrated technical, socio-economic and regulatory framework for urban energy transition
D. Panepinto, M. Zanetti, P. Urso, V. Tedesco - Politecnico di Torino (IT)
Energy Recovery, Emission Mitigation and Resource Efficiency in the Expansion of a Waste-to-Energy Facility
4. Policies, strategies, regulations
E.M.S. Guerreiro, A.F. Simões - Oceanographic Institute of the University of São Paulo (BR)
Municipal solid waste management in Brazil: structural barriers to energy recovery and governance challenges
S. Frienberga, A. Patersone, J. Pilecka-Ulcugaceva, I. Grinfelde - Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LV)
Forecasts of waste volume and flow dynamics in Latvia in the context of EU waste management policy
M. Jamal, S, Smart, T. Rufford, K. Witt, S. Ali - The University of Queensland (AU)
Perception and uptake of novel CO2 transformation technologies: What can we do with the CO2?
5. Global climate change
J. Ding, Y. Xin, X. Liu, L. Sun, H. Zhong - University of Maryland (US)
Food–energy trade-offs in vegetable oil systems: waste reduction and land-sparing pathways for climate-resilient supply
N. Cerone, F. Zimbardi, L. Contuzzi, G. Zito, C. Florio, U. Calice - ENEA (IT)
Environmental impacts and climate benefits of energy-integrated biochar systems from agricultural residues
W. Bauer, M. Grambow - WtERT Germany GmbH (DE)
The Landfill Ban – A Forgotten Climate Protection Measure
6. Economic aspects
C. Masala, D. Fenu, G. Calì - Sotacarbo SpA (IT)
Waste-to-hydrogen from non-recyclable plastic waste via gasification: conceptual scale-up and techno-economic assessment
K. Goutami, J.M. Bhagwat - School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada (IN)
Circular economy driven framework for waste management along the Musi River Corridor, Hyderabad: a GIS-based resource recovery approach
M. Schranzer - HoSt Group (NL)
Security of supply and decarbonisation through bioenergy: CHP contracting and CO₂ utilisation in practice
7. Decision tools
S. Sadi, A. Leila, Y. Kehila - University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene (DZ)
Landscape on landfill a second nature rediscovered
G. De Feo, G. Marmora, A.A. Paruolo, A. Grosso - Università degli Studi di Salerno (IT)
The hidden role of waste-to-energy: a counterfactual assessment of the Acerra plant in Southern Italy
A. Tokuhara, S. Kosai, S. Kashiwakura, E. Yamasue, H. Sakaki, S. Yoneda - Ritsumeikan University (JP)
Life Cycle Assessment of a Decentralized Energy Recovery System for Waste Polyester Fibers via Microwave Pyrolysis
J. Callueng, K.E. Pilario, M.A. Tanchuling - University of the Philippines Diliman (PH)
Modular pyrolysis facility location-allocation-capacity optimization model for combustible infectious medical waste in a megacity
J.O. Eniola, A. Alfantazi - Hamad Bin Khalifa University (QA)
Life Cycle Assessment Driven Eco Design of materials modification and conversion processes for Sustainable Water Treatment
W. Rasaq, J. Vasco, A. Bialowiec, T. Causer, S. Opalinski, D. DeVallance, L. Nunes, D. Ciolkosz - The Pennsylvania State University (US)
Development of a BioSTEAM-Based Process Model for Biochar Production from Lignocellulosic Biomass: Preliminary Mass, Energy, and Economic Assessment
M. Pasetto, G. Giacomello, F. Tabarin, R Cimicata, M. Zaghet, B. Bora, M. Jamshidi - Università degli Studi di Padova (IT)
Environmental assessment of asphalt mixtures containing recycled shingle production waste: a circular economy approach
A. Dell’Orto, E. Ngobeni, C. Trois - Stellenbosch University (ZA)
An investigation into the prospective environmental and economic benefits of integrated biohydrogen and biomethane production from municipal organic waste in South Africa: insights from Cape Town and Durban
Y. Abera, C. Trois - Stellenbosch University (ZA)
The WROSE model as an evidence-based decision-support tool for sustainable waste management planning and policy in South Africa
C. Un - Çukurova University (TR)
Comparative life cycle assessment of low-pressure hydrothermal processing for plastic waste management: a conceptual evaluation against landfilling and incineration
8. Communication: waste to energy and society
G. De Feo - Università degli Studi di Salerno (IT)
Waste-to-energy and systems thinking: the Greenopoli pedagogical approach
I. Grinfelde, V. Grybauskiene, J. Pilecka-Ulcugaceva - Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LV)
Education for Sustainable Development as a Tool for Building Future Competences in Biomass, Waste to Energy and Circular Economy Sectors
K.L. Mascarenhas, S.T. Coelho, J. Romano Meneghini - Universidade de São Paulo (BR)
From wastewater to sustainable hydrogen: social acceptance and communication challenges for the energy transition
9. Other relevant issues
S.A. Alfarraj - King Saud University (SA)
The role of Ciliated Protozoa as bioindicators for detecting chemical contaminants in aquatic ecosystems
A.O. Adeleye, O. Adeleye, A.O. Amoo, C.I. Asaju, I. Abubakar, M.B. Yerima - Federal University Dutse (NG)
Temporal and spatial dynamics of biogas composition at Olusosun Landfill, Ojota, Lagos: experimental evidence from Africa's largest municipal solid waste disposal site
T. Hatagami, Y. Kaizu, K. Furuhashi - The University of Tokyo (JP)
Environmental and agricultural benefits of field application of gasification biochar as a fertilizer
M. Dassatti, V. Innocenzi, D. Marinidis, R.A. Rodrigues Pousada, B. Mattei, M. Prisciandaro - Università degli Studi dell'Aquila (IT)
Sustainable and Zero-Waste Valorization of Saffron By-Products: Energy-Efficient Green Extraction using cavitation
J. Grave, J. Pilecka–Ulcugaceva, I. Grinfelde - Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LV)
PFOS and PFOA behaviour in two contrasting river basins of Latvia: seasonal dynamics and environmental controls
M. Occhinegro, I. Bortone, L. Alibardi, F. Todaro, M. Notarnicola - Politecnico di Bari (IT)
From mechanistic to symbolic modelling in anaerobic processes
A.K. Avornyo, S.W. Hasan, F. Banat, C.V. Chrysikopoulos - Hamad Bin Khalifa University (QA)
In-situ CaCO₃-templated structuring of low-cost graphene oxide-kaolin ceramic membranes for predictable fouling control in oily wastewater filtration
J. Pilecka-Ulcugaceva, I. Grinfelde - Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies (LV)
Uusing urban snow as a passive environmental monitoring tool to identify potential household waste burning emissions: a case study from Jelgava, Latvia
T. Rashwan, F. Khodaparastan, F. Fredriksson, R. Aro, L. Yeung, M. Johansson - The Open University (UK)
WORKSHOP: Exploring challenges and future directions associated with PFAS-contaminated waste in thermal treatment systems
