
News - 15th IPSW in Prague: 13th-15th May 2026
On behalf of the organisers and the Scientific Committee, we invite you to the 15th International Passive Sampling Workshop and Symposium (IPSW 2026) in Prague, the Czech Republic, from Wednesday, 13th May, to Friday, 15th May 2026.
Please, save the date!
The first announcement and call for papers will be release soon.
Details are being prepared.
We are looking forward to seeing you in springtime Prague
About IPSW
IPSW aim to attract a diverse audience from experts in the passive sampling development and application technologies to new users becoming more familiar with the PS advantages. All together working to advance the science behind PS and increase the use of PS approaches to meet risk assessment, policy, and regulatory needs. The IPSW platform has transformed from a local event into an internationally recognised platform of experts in the PS field.
With the continued maturation of passive sampling, this meeting will provide opportunities to share knowledge and experiences related to specific practical applications of these tools, novel uses, regulatory acceptance, and future directions of development.
Topics
The conference programme welcomes presentations covering topics reflecting the development and application of passive samplers in water, sediment/soil and air:
- Hydrophobic compounds
- Polar compounds
- Metals, metalloids, and inorganic compounds
- Passive sampling methods in ambient and indoor air
- Development of novel passive sampling devices
- Application of passive sampling in case studies and monitoring programmes
- Toxicity assessment coupled with passive sampling methods
- QA/QC, data analysis and standardisation related to passive sampling
- Strategies for the implementation of passive samplers in legislation
Do not hesitate to contact us and propose additional topics
Important dates
First Announcement/Call for papers | October |
Abstract Submission | November – February 1 |
Notification of Acceptance | February 6 |
Deadline Early Bird registration | February 15 |
Second Announcement | March 31 |
Deadline Poster Submission | April 15 |
Detailed Programme | April 30 |
Conference fees
On site Early Bird registration | Normal – 500 EUR |
Student – 375 EUR | |
On site Late registration | Normal – 600 EUR |
Student – 450 EUR | |
Online Early Bird registration | Normal – 250 EUR |
Student – 188 EUR | |
Online Late registration | Normal – 300 EUR |
Hybrid
- Hybrid conference structure
- On-site – oral presentations and posters
- Online – presentation live broadcast and recording + book of abstracts
Detailed conditions will be specified at the second announcement according to the registered participant number.
Organising team
- Tomas Ocelka, E&H services Inc., Czech Republic
- Jiri Oceansky, E&H services Inc., Czech Republic
- Darina Ocelkova, E&H services Inc., Czech Republic
Scientific Committee
- Branislav Vrana, Masaryk University, Czech Republic
- Kees Booij, PaSOC, The Netherlands
- Sarit Kaserzon, University of Queensland, Australia
- Cecile Miege, IRSTEA, France
- Ian Allan, NIVA, Norway
- Elisa Rojo-Nieto, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research, Germany
- Fiona Regan, DCU Water Institute, Ireland
- Nicolas Estoppey, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, Norway
- Sophie Lissalde, E2Lim, Limoges University, France
- Helene Budzinski, University of Bordeaux, France
Preliminary schedule
Wednesday 13th May evening
- Participant registration and Welcome drink
Thursday 14th May
- Opening ceremony
- Scientific program – platform and poster presentations (two parallel sessions*)
- Evening social event I
Friday 15th May
- Scientific program – platform and poster presentations (two parallel sessions*)
- Closing remarks and acknowledgement of contributors
- Evening social event II – Gala dinner
*Depending on the number of registered conference contributions