Call for Papers

We cordially invite researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to submit their latest work to the 8th IWA Regional Membrane Technology Conference (IWA-RMTC 2026), to be held in Shanghai, China, from August 26–29, 2026. We welcome original contributions covering the full spectrum of membrane science and technology, from fundamental transport and fouling mechanisms to innovative applications in water and wastewater treatment, industrial reuse, and seawater desalination.

The conference particularly encourages submissions that highlight emerging frontiers and cutting-edge developments, including the fundamentals of membrane processes, novel membrane materials, advanced water and wastewater treatment, sustainable membrane technologies, and AI-enabled membrane systems. By sharing your research at this premier regional forum, you will contribute to advancing the next generation of smart and sustainable water treatment solutions alongside a global community of experts.

To participate, please register via the official conference website and submit your abstract in accordance with the provided template. During the submission process, kindly indicate your preferred presentation format by selecting either an oral presentation or a poster. We look forward to welcoming you to the vibrant city of Shanghai in August 2026.

Conference Themes

The conference will focus on the following main themes:

1: Fundamentals of membrane processes

  • Transport mechanisms
  • Fouling mechanisms and mitigation
  • Process modelling & simulation

2: Novel membrane Materials

  • Membrane materials
  • Module design

3: Water and wastewater treatment

  • Drinking water treatment
  • Domestic wastewater
  • Industrial wastewater
  • Seawater and brine

4: Sustainable development of membrane technologies

  • Energy harvesting & resource recovery
  • Zero liquid discharge
  • Life cycle analysis
  • Recycle of end-of-life membranes

5: AI-enabled membranes

  • AI for membrane performance prediction
  • AI-driven fouling control
  • Smart membrane optimization
  • Digital twins for membrane systems
  • AI-enabled membrane processes

Submission Guidelines

Abstract Format

  • Language: English
  • Length: 250-500 words
  • Include: Title, authors, affiliations, and keywords (3-5 keywords)
  • Structure: Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions

Download abstract template to help format your submission.

Submission Method

Online submission via the conference website or on-site registration

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Review Process

  • All abstracts will be peer-reviewed by the Programme Committee
  • Authors will be notified of acceptance status via email
  • Accepted abstracts will be presented as oral or poster presentations