The 19th IWA Conference on Sludge Management

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The IWA Conference on Sludge Management is an international conference organized by the Sludge Management Specialist Group (SMSG), one of the specialist groups of the International Water Association (IWA), with support from IWA Headquarters and other partners.

The main objective of the conference is to share the research results and experiences of researchers and engineers in this field from around the world and to create a platform for technological innovation.

The sludge management specialist group (SMSG) has arranged for the 19th conference to be held in Kyoto, Japan, October 21-24, 2025.

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The deadline for submitting regular (full length) papers has been extended from Friday, August 15 to Friday, August 29. Those who received notification of acceptance on June 15 and wish to present at this international conference are required to submit regular (full length) papers.
The overall conference program has been released.The detailed program for each presentation is currently being finalized. (08-04-2025)
We have started accepting online submissions for regular (full) papers.
Regular (full) paper template posted (06-16-2025)
The registration site is now open. Please register here. (06-16-2025)
We have sent the acceptance notification to the email addresses of those who applied. (06-15-2025)
The deadline for abstract submissions has passed. Thank you for your many submissions. (04-18-2025)
Abstract deadline extended to April 18, 2025. (03-24-2025) (03-24-2025)
Registration fee has been updated. (03-11-2025)
Abstract submissions are now being accepted online. Please register here. (03-10-2025)
The submission deadline of pre peer reviewed paper is postponed from Dec. 31, 2024 to Jan, 31, 2025.(10-01-2025)
Co-Organizer and Supporter have been updated. We will continue to update this information. (10-01-2025)
Website is now open and call for Pre peer reviewed paper is now open. (20-08-2024)