Symposium Programme

The scientific programme of Venice 2026 includes more than 150 presentations, structured in 3 parallel tracks and organised in Oral Sessions, Workshops and digital Posters.
Additionally, the Symposium will feature two plenary Focus Sessions addressing topics of significant public interest, with a moderator and a panel of experts introducing the topic and facilitating an engaging discussion with the audience.
Some sessions are specifically designed to explore the links between Energy Recovery and Circular Economy, highlighting how energy recovery from biomass and waste can contribute to circular resource management and how CE principles can shape energy recovery strategies. These sessions will build a thematic bridge towards SUM2027, our next conference dedicated to Circular Economy.

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(Last updated on 12/11/2026)

Thermal treatment
Biological treatment
Biofuels
Various
Energy Recovery & Circular Economy
Focus Session

Monday, 23 November 2026

09:00 - 10:15

OPENING SESSION

Chair: R. Cossu (IT)

10:45 - 12:00

FOCUS SESSION I

12:15 - 13:30

session A01

Combustion, Emissions and Process Efficiency

Chair: M. Takaoka (JP)

session B01

Pretreatments and Feedstock Selection

Chair: M. Nelles (DE)

session C01

Life Cycle Thinking and Assessment

Chair: T. Astrup (DK)

13:30 - 15:00

Lunch break

15:00 - 16:15

session A02

Optimization of Incineration Processes

Chair: M. Zanetti (IT)

session B02

Modelling, Optimisation and Systems Analysis

Chair: A. Giuliano (IT)

session C02

Workshop - Sustainable Electronics: Reuse, Recycling, and LCA I

Chair: K. Owusu-Sekyere (DE)

16:45 - 18:00

session A03

Advanced Gasification and Syngas Valorisation

Chair: U. Arena (IT)

session B03

Anaerobic Processes: Efficiency and Optimization

Chair: W. Clarke (AU)

session C03

Workshop - Sustainable Electronics: Reuse, Recycling, and LCA II

Chair: K. Owusu-Sekyere (DE)

18:30 - 20:00

SOCIAL EVENT: Welcome Reception & Wine Tasting

Networking · Italian wines · Light buffet

Tuesday, 24 November 2026

09:00 - 10:15

session A04

Pyrolysis of Plastics and Composites

Chair: H. Gohar (IT)

session B04

Specific Biomass Management

Chair: R. Cossu (IT)

session C04

Workshop - Carbon, Nutrient, and Energy Recovery Pathways I

Chair: A. Pollex (DE)

10:45 - 12:00

session A05

Environmental Challenges of Waste-to-Energy

Chair: L. Lombardi (IT)

session B05

Hydrogen Production and Valorisation

Chair: M. Materazzi (UK)

session C05

Workshop - Carbon, Nutrient, and Energy Recovery Pathways II

Chair: A. Pollex (DE)

12:15 - 13:30

session A06

Biomass Thermal Conversion and Smouldering

Chair: D. Chen (CN)

session B06

Perspectives of Biogas Utilisation

Chair: C. Trois (ZA)

session C06

Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs)

Chair: B. Simmons (US)

13:30 - 15:00

Lunch break

15:00 - 16:15

session A07

Biofuels and Bioproducts Conversion Technologies

Chair: A. Al-Muhtaseb (OM)

session B07

Enhanced Energy Recovery from Biological Processes

Chair: W. Clarke (AU)

session C07

Workshop - IWWG Thermal Treatments Task Group Sandpit I

Chair: L. Lombardi (IT)

16:45 - 18:00

session A08

Pathways and Perspectives for Biofuels and Bioproducts

Chair: M. Schiavon (IT)

session B08

Education and Public Awareness in Waste-to-Energy

Chair: G. De Feo (IT)

session C08

Workshop - IWWG Thermal Treatments Task Group Sandpit II

Chair: L. Lombardi (IT)

21:30 - 00:00

SOCIAL EVENT: Karaoke Sing-Along Night

Music · Laughter · Fun

Wednesday, 25 November 2026

09:00 - 10:15

session A09

Advanced Thermal Waste Valorisation

Chair: M. Takaoka (JP)

session B09

Specific Circular Economy Streams

Chair: L. Martins (PT)

session C09

Workshop - IEA Bioenergy Task 33:
Biofuels and Biochemicals I

Chair: J. Lundgren (SE)

10:45 - 12:00

session A10

Hydrothermal Processes

Chair: D. Chen (CN)

session B10

Circular Valorisation of Industrial Waste Streams

Chair: A. Bartl (AT)

session C10

Workshop - IEA Bioenergy Task 33:
Biofuels and Biochemicals II

Chair: J. Hrbek (AT)

12:15 - 13:30

session A11

Biochar Production and Use

Chair: J. Hrbek (AT)

session B11

Italian Session - Rifiuti e Salute: Presentazione Libro

Chairs: R. Cossu, M. Ferrante (IT)

session C11

National Case Studies

Chair: M. Schiavon (IT)

13:30 - 15:00

Lunch break

15:00 - 16:15

session A12

Carbon Capture and Utilisation

Chair: T. Astrup (DK)

session B12

Workshop - PFAS in Thermal Treatment Systems: Challenges and Future Directions

Chairs: T. Rashwan, F. Khodaparastan (UK), M. Johansson (SE)

16:45 - 18:00

FOCUS SESSION II

18:00 - 18:30

CLOSING SESSION

Chair: R. Cossu (IT)

20:00 - 00:00

SOCIAL EVENT: Casanova Venetian Gala

Gala Dinner · Historic Casino Experience · Music & Dancing

Poster Session - From 23 to 25 November 2026

09:00 - 18:30

session PP

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Available in digital format at all times throughout the conference.