Showcase your best practice, latest innovation, cutting-edge
technology or industry-leading research at Europe's
premier event for biosolids and bioresource professionals.
Call for Abstracts Deadline - 12th June 2026
The biosolids and bioresources sector is no longer approaching a pivotal moment, it is in one Intensifying regulation, shrinking landbanks and growing public scrutiny are driving rapid, and at times uncomfortable, change. In response, the industry is accelerating innovation at every level, from advanced thermal conversion technologies to next-generation resource recovery. But a critical question remains: will ‘end of waste’ continue to hold progress back?
This transformation is not without friction. The Industrial Emissions Directive is reshaping the compliance landscape, while exposing real tensions between environmental ambition, operational reality and health and safety priorities. These are not challenges to quietly manage, they are issues that demand open debate.
There has never been a more critical time to confront these pressures head-on, challenge assumptions, and come together to shape what the future of the sector will actually look like.
We are inviting professionals, researchers and strategic thinkers to submit abstracts that reflect the sector’s evolving challenges and transformative opportunities.
Do you have something to share with the industry? We'd love to hear from you! View the 2026 key themes below...
"The programme was nothing short of exceptional, covering everything from cutting-edge anaerobic digestion and pyrolysis to methane mitigation and the future of bioresources. It was a rare opportunity to witness first hand the innovation and collaboration driving our industry forward."
Innovation & Process Design Engineer, Suez (2025)
2026 Themes
This year, we are seeking contributions on the following key themes:
- Mitigating Methane and NMVOC Emissions
- Advanced Thermal Conversion and Biochar – case studies with a focus on outputs, markets and overcoming ‘end of waste’ barriers
- Implementing the Industrial Emissions Directive – experiences of compliance and operational impact
- Advancing Anaerobic Digestion and Biosolids Production
- Landbank Challenges & Opportunities – managing current and future constraints on land application and exploring alternative outlets
- Resource Recovery Systems – phosphorus, nitrogen and beyond
- Biogas Valorisation
- The Bigger Picture – strategic positioning & thought leadership
Whether you're presenting new research, breakthrough technology, practical solutions or thought leadership, we welcome abstracts that can drive improvement, innovation and change in biosolids and bioresources management.
2025 Poster Winner - Ellie Singh, Severn Trent
Student & Early Career Professionals' Poster Award
The award will be judged and presented during the conference and is open to students and early career professionals under 35 working in the water industry.
Presenting a poster at the EBB Conference is an opportunity to showcase your work to over 350 industry professionals.
Attending conferences is also a great way to improve your professional network and expand your knowledge of the industry. Students and early career professionals are also offered significantly reduced rates – please see the registration page for further details.
*Early career professionals must be an individual working professionally in the wastewater sector for less than 3 years after graduation; or an academic/postgraduate/post doctorate in a permanent position in a UK institution (full or part time), with no more than three years of experience at lecturer level.
