2027 Biosolids Conference

March 10-11, 2027
Location: Dearborn, MI

Abstracts are being sought for the technical program of the 2026 Biosolids Conference, a 2-day conference with a tours, socials, networking and a full day of educational programming.

TOPICS being requested:

• Latest research on Emerging contaminates (i.e. microplastics, PFAS)
• Beneficial use and soil heath
  • Carbon Sequestration
  • Case studies or research on soil improvement and crop yields
  • Managing public perspectives and successful community engagement
  • Alternative beneficial uses outside of bulk agriculture
• Energy Recovery
  • Fugitive methane 
  • Development of cleaner biogas
  • Codigestion
• Regional cooperative projects
• Resiliency planning for biosolids

Abstract Requirements:

• Presenters shall provide a brief (one page or less) written abstract summarizing their talk.
• The abstract shall include the presentation title and contact information (name, title, email and employer)

Presentation Requirements:

• Presentations shall be 30 to 45 minutes in length, which should include up to 5 minutes for questions
• You are required to present IN PERSON – recorded/virtual presentations will not be accepted.
• Presenters are to utilize MS PowerPoint® software for the visual aid.
• Presentation DRAFTS are due 3 weeks prior to conference for staff review.
• FINAL presentations are due 1-2 weeks prior to the conference for upload to the MWEA laptop used on-site for all presentations.
  • You CANNOT use your own computer on-site.
  • You will have a slide advancer and either a Lavalier or Handheld Wireless Microphone for use.
• Optional: a PDF version of your presentation will be made available to the attendees following the end of the conference.

NOTE: Presenters are NOT reimbursed for travel, lodging or given honoraria of any kind. Accepted presenters attend free on the day of the conference they speak and a discounted FULL conference registration is also available.

Round 1 Deadline: 9/26/26