Linnaeus

Eco-Tech 2014
2426 November 2014
Kalmar, Sweden
Lnu.se/eco-tech

International conference on natural sciences and technologies

for waste and wastewater treatment, remediation, emissions
related to climate, environmental and economic effects

Linnaeus Eco-Tech 2014

Welcome to the the Ninth International Conference on the

Establishment of Cooperation between Companies and
Institutions in the Nordic Countries, the Baltic Sea Region
and the World, in Kalmar, Sweden 2426 November 2014.

Background

Linnaeus Eco-Tech has been an academic tradition

since 1997. Arranged every second year, this is the
third time the conference is arranged as a part of the
Linnaeus University formed 2010 in Kalmar, Sweden.
This is the first call for the 2014 conference. For updates
and more information please visit the webpage at:
http://lnu.se/eco-tech

Aims

The conference aims to promote knowledge, research

and international cooperation within the areas of
environmental science and environmental engineering.
These aims are accomplished by plenary sessions,
keynote speakers, workshops, exhibitions and scientific
papers. But also through the social environment created
by the conference, where participants from different
countries, different areas and different sectors can learn
from each other.
Linnaeus Eco-Tech is based on the Triple Helix
collaboration between university, industry and public
sectors, with the goal of improving relations between
these. The objective of such collaboration is to develop
environmental technologies and sustainability in the
Baltic Sea Region and the world. This will in the long
run lead to a better quality of life for everyone.
We hope to see you at the conference!

Scientific topics

Water: Wastewater treatment Leachate treatment

and remediation Water reuse Wetland systems
Industrial wastewater and stormwater - special focus
on local treatment Ecotoxicology Adsorption
Pharmaceuticals
Solid waste: Recycling Hazardous waste Waste to
energy Storage, waste fuels and fire hazards Modern
landfills Waste management in developing countries
Urban mining
Environment & society: Triple Helix collaboration
between industry, university and public sector
Environmental economics, awareness and education
Effects of anthropogenic activities on the environment
Special sessions will be announced in the next call.

1st Call for Abstracts

Instructions for Abstracts and full papers are found on

the web page: http://lnu.se/eco-tech

Abstracts shall be sent to:

Prof. William Hogland
E-mail: eco-tech@lnu.se
Tel: + 46(0)480446000
Fax: + 46(0)480447340
Mobile: +46(0)705858352

Deadlines

Deadline for abstracts: 15 June 2014

Registration deadline: 1 September 2014
Submission for full papers: 1 September 2014

Registration fee:

5500 SEK for early bird registration before 1 June

(including all meals, coffee breaks, gala dinner and the
proceedings from the conference)
7000 SEK for late registration after 1 June

Exhibition and Poster Session:

Companies, public sector and universities are invited

to present their activities and technologies in the
Exhibition Area.

Technical Tour and Social Program:

A study visit will be arranged within the region, related

to the conference subjects. Entertainment during the
dinner will be provided as well, and many opportunities
for socializing.

Organizing secretariat
Linnaeus University
SE-39182, Kalmar, Sweden
e-mail: eco-tech@lnu.se

See webpage for further information and registration:

http://lnu.se/eco-tech