- 05 May 2026 - 06 May 2026
- Seville
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming INCITE's PFAS Workshop, organized in collaboration with Hazardous Waste Europe. This groundbreaking event will be dedicated to foster dialogue, share cutting-edge solutions and accelerate the adoption of innovative technologies and practices to mitigate PFAS emissions across the industrial lifecycle.
This hybrid event will take place on 5 and 6 May, 2026, in the vibrant city of Seville, offering both online and in-person participation to foster a truly global exchange.
The workshop promises to be a landmark occasion, bringing together a diverse array of stakeholders, including industry leaders, technology providers, representatives from Member States, research institutions, environmental NGOs, academics, financial experts, and the European Commission. Through a dynamic exchange of ideas and expertise, participants will delve into the current state of innovation in PFAS, showcasing key enabling technologies and exploring the challenges and opportunities associated with PFAS management. By convening the most influential voices in the field, this workshop aims to advance the frontier of PFAS management to align with EU priorities for zero pollution, climate neutrality and circular economy goals.
Objectives of the workshop
The key workshop objectives are summarised below:
- To provide policy updates on PFAS management in IED sectors: Identifying regulatory expectations and potential / identified gaps in PFAS management across industrial sectors.
- To look at innovation in PFAS monitoring: Addressing scope / limitations and applicability (e.g. matrix effects) / performance detection levels / standardisation needs of key monitoring methods.
- To identify PFAS substitution technologies: Evaluating the potential of viable alternatives to PFAS and assess their feasibility, cost and compatibility with industrial operations.
- To consider PFAS management and treatment technologies: Evaluating the performance of such technologies in terms of scope (PFAS compounds targeted), degree of maturity (TRL), applicability, abatement efficiency / costs and environmental impact.
- Stimulating discussions among stakeholders (e.g. industry, technology providers, regulators, financiers, academia) to answer critical questions about PFAS management technologies.
- Mobilising stakeholders to engage with INCITE by sharing technical data on innovative technologies and their environmental performance in relation to PFAS.
Registration Process
The registration for in-person participation in the INCITE Sectoral Workshop will be open until 3rd of April 2026. Please note that due to venue capacity constraints, the number of in-person attendees will be limited. However, online participation is also available with registration open until the date of the workshop.
Important: A few days after the deadline for in-person registration, you will receive an email to confirm your participation, either in-person or online.
Travel Arrangements: If you have requested in-person participation, please do not make any travel arrangements until you have received a confirmation email confirming that you have secured a seat for in-person attendance.
Who can register: The workshop is open to the following stakeholders:
- Industry representatives
- Technology providers
- Financial institutions
- Research and Technology Organisations
- Environmental NGOs
- Academia
- Member States representatives
- European Commission and executive agencies
Venue: Joint Research Center (JRC), Edificio Expo, Calle Inca Garcilaso, 3, 41092, Seville (Spain).
The full programme is attached.