Theme of WASCON 2026
About WASCON
Topics
Organized by
Key Dates
| Abstract (up to 300 words) submission deadline: | 31 October 2025 |
| Extended abstract （2 to 4 pages） submission deadline: | 2 February 2026 |
| Early-bird registration deadline: | 16 February 2026 |
| Registration deadline for presenters: | 16 February 2026 |
| Registration deadline for general participants: | 16 March 2026 |
| Registration: | 18 May 2026 |
| Conference: | 19-20 May 2026 |
| Technical visit: | 21 May 2026 |
Venue
Committee
Organizing Committee
| Name | Organization |
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| Takayuki Shimaoka | Kyushu University, Kyushu Environmental Evaluation Association |
| Annika Sormunen | GRK / ISCOWA |
| Hirofumi Nakayama | Kyushu University |
| John Heynen | Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) / ISCOWA |
| Eva Cifrian | University of Cantabria / ISCOWA |
| Colin Hills | University of Greenwich / ISCOWA |
| Theodore Hanein | University of Leeds / ISCOWA |
| Katrin Schollbach | Eindhoven University of Technology / ISCOWA |
| Marjo Koivulahti | Ramboll / ISCOWA |
| Priyadharshini Perumal | University of Oulu / ISCOWA |
| Patricia Kio | University of Florida / ISCOWA |
| Nimisha Tripathi | University of Greenwich / ISCOWA |
| Carlo Vandecasteele | Katholieke Universiteit Leuven / ISCOWA |
| Teppei Komiya | Kyushu University |
| Amirhomayoun SAFFARZADEH | Flysense LCC |
| Yasutaka SAGAWA | Kyushu University |
| Masahiro OSAKO | National Institute for Environmental Studies |
| Hirofumi SAKANAKURA | National Institute for Environmental Studies |
| Kenichi SATO | Fukuoka University |
| Masaki TAKAOKA | Kyoto University |
| Fumitake TAKAHASHI | Institute of Science Tokyo |
| Takuro FUJIKAWA | Fukuoka University |
| Satoshi MIZUTANI | Osaka Metropolitan University |
| Kentaro MIYAWAKI | Meisei University |
Scientific Committee
| Name | Organization |
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| Annika Sormunen | GRK / ISCOWA |
| John Heynen | Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) / ISCOWA |
| Eva Cifrian | University of Cantabria / ISCOWA |
| Colin Hills | University of Greenwich / ISCOWA |
| Theodore Hanein | University of Leeds / ISCOWA |
| Katrin Schollbach | Eindhoven University of Technology / ISCOWA |
| Marjo Koivulahti | Ramboll / ISCOWA |
| Priyadharshini Perumal | University of Oulu / ISCOWA |
| Patricia Kio | University of Florida / ISCOWA |
| Hans Goumans | ISCOWA Honorary Chairman / ISCOWA |
| Carlo Vandecasteele | Katholieke Universiteit Leuven / ISCOWA |
| Nimisha Tripathi | University of Greenwich / ISCOWA |
| Marian Langevoort | TAUW BV |
| Chris Cheeseman | Imperial College London |
| Ole Hjelmar | Danish Waste Solutions |
| Julia Stegemann | University College London |
| Hans van der Sloot | Van der Sloot Consultancy |
| Margareta Wahlström | VTT |
| Sze-dai Pang | National University of Singapore |
| Kim-hung Mo | University of Malaya |
| Giulia Costa | University of Rome Tor Vergata |
| Jiri Hyks | Danish Waste Solutions ApS |
| Paula Carey | Carbon8 Systems Limited |
| Josep Ma. Chimenos Ribera | University of Barcelona |
| Karin Karlfeldt | Chalmers University of Technology |
| Rogier van de Weijer | Blue Phoenix Group |
| Chi-Sun Poon | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Kolawole Olonade | University of Lagos, Nigeria |
| Tuan Nguyen | The University of Melbourne |
| Masahiro OSAKO | National Institute for Environmental Studies |
| Teppei KOMIYA | Kyushu University |
| Hirofumi SAKANAKURA | National Institute for Environmental Studies |
| Yasutaka SAGAWA | Kyushu University |
| Kenichi SATO | Fukuoka University |
| Amirhomayoun SAFFARZADEH | Flysense LCC |
| Takayuki SHIMAOKA | Kyushu University, Kyushu Environmental Evaluation Association |
| Masaki TAKAOKA | Kyoto University |
| Fumitake TAKAHASHI | Institute of Science Tokyo |
| Hirofumi NAKAYAMA | Kyushu University |
| Takuro FUJIKAWA | Fukuoka University |
| Satoshi MIZUTANI | Osaka Metropolitan University |
| Kentaro MIYAWAKI | Meisei University |
Abstract Submission
Abstract Submission
Abstracts should be submitted via the online abstract submission system.
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Please click here
- Abstract Submission-
Abstract submission template - Download here(Word)
(word limits: 300 words)
Theme of WASCON 2026
"Building a circular, sustainable society through construction with alternative materials and digital transformation"
List of Topics
| Category 1: Waste Types |
Category 2: Recycling Processes |
Category 3: Applications |
Category 4: Environmental Issues |
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Please prepare your submissions by the deadline. For more details, please visit: Important Dates.
With the submission of abstracts, the authors oblige themselves to participate and present their papers at the conference once the submissions are accepted. At least one author of each abstract has to register and pay the registration fee before the deadline to warrant the inclusion of the paper in the conference program.
Review process: All abstracts will undergo a review process by the scientific committee.
Extended abstract submission (optional)
Authors are invited to submit an extended abstract after the acceptance of the abstract. The extended abstract will be published in E-conference proceedings.
Extended abstract submission template - Download here(Word)
(page limit:
2 to 4 pages)
Special issue
Selected high quality abstracts will be invited to submit full papers to the Special Issue of Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management (springer). The details of the special issues will be available in due course.
Registration
Participation fee参加費
| Type | Regular | ISCOWA member | Full-time or PhD student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early-bird registration (By 16 February 2026) |
600 € | 500 € | 300 € |
| Registration (6 February 2026 to 16 March 2026) |
700 € | 600 € | 400 € |
Registration参加登録
Registration system is under construction.
参加登録システムは作成中です。
REGISTER HERE
Program
Access
To Fukuoka
https://www.welcome-fukuoka.or.jp/english/convention/fukuoka/access
Fukuoka is the sixth-largest city in Japan, which is located in Kyushu Island, South-West Japan. As Fukuoka faces Hakata Bay and is the closest point among Japan’s main islands to Asian mainland, Fukuoka has long been the gateway to Asian countries and a center of international trade since ancient times. We can access to the central of Fukuoka from Fukuoka International Airport with 5 min. You can meet amazing nature, city, tradition, culture, foods and others in Fukuoka and its suburbs.
Location of Fukuoka
International flights (examples)
Domestic transportation (airlines and shinkansen)
Access to ACROS Fukuoka
https://www.acros.or.jp/english/access/
ACROS Fukuoka is located in the center of Fukuoka City, and near Fukuoka City Hall.
The nearest station is “Tenjin” Station on Fukuoka City Subway Kuko (Airport) Line.
The access from Fukuoka Airport to ACROS Fukuoka is as follows.
Fukuoka Airport International Terminal Building → Fukuoka Airport Domestic Terminal BuildingApproximately 10-15 minutes by Inter-Terminal Shuttle Bus
https://www.fukuoka-airport.jp/en/access/bus2.html
Fukuoka Airport Domestic Terminal Building → Fukuoka Airport StationMove to B1F of the Domestic Terminal Building
https://www.fukuoka-airport.jp/en/access/subway.html
Fukuoka Airport Station → Tenjin StationApproximately 11 minutes by Fukuoka City Subway Kuko (Airport) Line
https://www.fukuoka-airport.jp/en/access/subway.html
Tenjin Station → ACROS FukuokaApproximately 5 minutes on foot.
From Tenjin Station gate, go to Exit 16 through the underground passage, then you can arrive at B2F of ACROS Fukuoka.
https://www.acros.or.jp/english/access/