International Conference on Microplastic Interactions with Organic Contaminants - (ICMIOC-26)


3rd - 4th October, 2026 | Cannes, France

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Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme organised around conference-aligned SDGs and their mapped Session Tracks.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 3–4 October 2026
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 7 SDGs SDGs 6, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16 and 17
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

SDG-Based Agenda Structure

The conference-aligned SDGs are distributed across the four Concurrent Technical Sessions and show the conference's overall SDG alignment for each part of the programme. Session Tracks follow their own sequence and are scheduled once.

Day 01

Conference Schedule

3 OCT 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
    6
    SDG-Focused Technical Session I

    SDG 6 · Clean Water and Sanitation

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Microplastic Chemistry and Characterization
    Track 02
    Interactions of Microplastics with Organic Contaminants
    Track 03
    Environmental Fate of Microplastics and Associated Contaminants
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    9 12
    SDG-Focused Technical Session II

    SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure ·SDG 12 · Responsible Consumption and Production

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Chemical Monitoring and Analysis of Microplastics
    Track 05
    Ecosystem Contamination and Microplastic Dynamics
    Track 06
    Polymer-Organic Interactions in Aquatic Environments
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
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Day 02

Conference Schedule

4 OCT 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
    14 15
    SDG-Focused Technical Session III

    SDG 14 · Life Below Water ·SDG 15 · Life on Land

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Chemical Pathways of Contaminant Transport
    Track 08
    Microplastic Adsorption Mechanisms and Kinetics
    Track 09
    Environmental Risk Assessment of Microplastics
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    16 17
    SDG-Focused Technical Session IV

    SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions ·SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Innovative Solutions for Microplastic Pollution
    Track 11
    Future Directions in Microplastic Research
  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
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Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
6 Clean Water and Sanitation 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 12 Responsible Consumption and Production 14 Life Below Water 15 Life on Land 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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