Theme of WASCON 2026
About WASCON
Topics
| [10 Oct 2025] | Early-bird registration will open in October 27,2026. |
|---|---|
| [1 Sep 2025] | Conference Schedule May 18 Check-in May 19 Conference 1st day, Welcome party May 20 Conference 2nd day May 21 Technical visit |
| [18 July 2025] | The abstract submission system will be temporarily closed from July 18, 2025, 09:00 Japan Standard Time (JST) for a few days due to system maintenance. The system will be available no later than July 21, 2025, 24:00 JST. |
| [24 June 2025] | The submission of presentation titles and abstracts (up to 300 words) opened on July 14. |
Organized by
Key Dates
| Early-bird registration start: | 27 October 2025 |
| 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 |
| Ordinary registration start: | 17 February 2026 |
| Registration deadline for general participants: | 16 March 2026 |
| Conference Check-in: | 18 May 2026 |
| Conference: | 19-20 May 2026 |
| Technical visit: | 21 May 2026 |
| Conference Schedule : | May 18 Check-in May 19 Conference 1st day, Welcome party May 20 Conference 2nd day May 21 Technical visit |
Venue
Committee
Organizing Committee
| Name | Organization |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| 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.
≫
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
|
|
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
| Type | Regular | ISCOWA member | Full-time or PhD student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early-bird registration From 01 Oct 2025 To 16 Feb 2026 |
100,000 JPY (600 Euro) |
80,000 JPY (500 Euro) |
50,000 JPY (300 Euro) |
| Ordinary registration From 17 Feb 2026 To 16 Mar 2026 |
120,000 JPY (700 Euro) |
100,000 JPY (600 Euro) |
70,000 JPY (400 Euro) |
- 01 October 2025
- Early-bird registration start
- 16 February 2026
- Early-bird registration deadline
- Registration deadline for presenters
- 17 February 2026
- Ordinary registration start
- 16 March 2026
- Registration deadline for general participants
Cancellation Fee
Under construction.
Registration
Registration system is under construction.
REGISTER HERE
Program
Technical Visit
Technical Tour
Thursday May 21, 2026
We are planning to offer two options for the technical tour. The current options under consideration are:
Course A: Construction waste recycling tour in Kitakyushu Eco-town area（45 people, 1 bus）
Course B: Municipal solid waste treatment tour in Fukuoka West area（45 people, 1 bus）
Course A(Estimated duration: 6.5 hours)
| Schedule: | |
|---|---|
| 9:00 | Departure from Across Fukuoka |
| 10:30 | Arrival at Mixed construction waste sorting plant (NRS corporation) |
| 11:30 | Departure from Mixed construction waste sorting plant |
| 11:45 | Arrival at Hibikinada Biotope (Lunch time) |
| 12:45 | Departure from Hibikinada Biotope |
| 13:15 | Arrival at Incineration residues recycling plant (Waste Recycling Facility) |
| 14:15 | Departure from Incineration residues recycling plant |
| 15:30 | Arrival at Across Fukuoka |
Free for registered participants Lunch included |
|
Course B (Estimated duration: 5 hours)
| Schedule: | |
|---|---|
| 9:00 | Departure from Across Fukuoka |
| 9:30 | Arrival at Municipal solid waste incineration plant (Seibu incineration plant) |
| 10:30 | Departure from Municipal solid waste incineration plant |
| 11:00 | Arrival at Municipal solid waste landfill site (Nakata landfill site) |
| 12:00 | Departure from Municipal solid waste landfill site |
| 12:15 | Arrival at Kyushu University (Lunch time, Campus tour) |
| 13:15 | Departure from Kyushu University |
| 13:50 | Arrival at Across Fukuoka |
Free for registered participants Lunch included |
|
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/
Accommodation
Hotel Information
A short walk from ACROS Fukuoka
Participants are requested to make their hotel reservations directly with the hotel. As this is a busy tourist season, we recommend booking early.
Class ☆☆The One Five Marine Fukuoka
Grand Inn Canalside
HOTEL VISTA FUKUOKA NAKASU-KAWABATA
Plaza Hotel Premier
S-PERIA HOTEL Fukuoka Nakasu
Class ☆☆☆Tokyu Stay Hotel FUKUOKA Tenjin
THE LIVELY FUKUOKA HAKATA
MITSUI GARDEN HOTEL FUKUOKA Nakasu
Comfort Inn Fukuoka Tenjin
HOTEL MYSTAYS Fukuoka
Class ☆☆☆☆Hotel Il Palazzo
The Gate Hotel Fukuoka
Hotel Monterey La Soeur Fukuoka
HOTEL TORIFITO HAKATAGION
ZONK Hotel Nakasu
Class ☆☆☆☆☆One Fukuoka Hotel
Grand Hyatt Fukuoka
HOTEL NEW OTANI HAKATA
Hotel Okura Fukuoka
HOTEL VISTA FUKUOKA NAKASU-KAWABATA
Notice:If the hotel is fully booked, please contact us at:hotel-fukuoka@yobiyose-world.comSASAKI Ryosuke Mr.