Submit an abstract
Take to
the stage
at ISWA 2026
As waste and resource resilience challenges intensify, your innovations matter more than ever.
Submit an abstract for the ISWA World Congress 2026 and join the global conversation to create lasting solutions for our planet’s waste challenges.
Present your innovative research, case studies, and solutions to an international audience of waste management professionals, policymakers, and sustainability leaders in London.
Deadline: 15 May 2026
How long should my abstract submission be?
While there is no strict limit, the portal restricts abstract details to 5,000 characters and learning objectives to 300 characters. If these limits are exceeded, you can upload a supporting document which will be reviewed by the technical panel prior to full paper selection.
The future of resource and waste efficiency starts here
We’re inviting submissions across five key themes aligned with ISWA’s Principles & Guidance for Lasting Change:
- Human Rights: Every individual should be free from any harmful effects of waste
- Political Commitment: Ensuring continuous improvement in waste management service provision and recognising its societal importance
- Waste Planning: Designing and delivering viable solutions for national and local contexts (social, political, economic, legal, and technical factors)
- The Economics of Waste and Resource Management: Essential investment to realise wider socio-economic benefits
- Circular Economy: Prioritising a transition to more circular economies by 2050
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Need help with your submission?
If you have any questions or require assistance with your abstract submission, the ISWA World Congress team is here to help.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or call +44 (0)1604 620426.
If you have a general enquiry or are interested in exploring opportunities to partner with us, we’d love to hear from you. You can find more information about contacting us here.
