Conference Description:

I. Waste Management:

Sustainable Waste Collection and Sorting:
Advanced sorting technologies (AI, robotics).
Optimized collection logistics and systems.
Community-based waste management initiatives.
Waste-to-Resource Technologies:
Thermal treatment (incineration, gasification, pyrolysis).
Anaerobic digestion and biogas production.
Composting and vermicomposting.
Material recovery and recycling technologies.
Hazardous Waste Management:
Safe handling and disposal of industrial waste.
Treatment of medical and pharmaceutical waste.
Management of electronic waste (e-waste).
Remediation of contaminated sites.
Circular Economy and Waste Reduction:
Life cycle assessment (LCA) and eco-design.
Extended producer responsibility (EPR).
Waste prevention and minimization strategies.
Upcycling and reuse of waste materials.
Landfill Management and Mitigation:
Landfill gas capture and utilization.
Leachate treatment and control.
Landfill reclamation and restoration.
Monitoring of landfill emissions.
II. Bioenergy:

Biomass Resources and Characterization:
Agricultural residues and forestry waste.
Energy crops and dedicated biomass plantations.
Algae and aquatic biomass.
Characterization of biomass composition and properties.
Biomass Conversion Technologies:
Thermochemical conversion (combustion, gasification, pyrolysis).
Biochemical conversion (anaerobic digestion, fermentation).
Advanced bioenergy technologies (e.g., hydrothermal liquefaction).
Bioenergy Systems and Applications:
Combined heat and power (CHP) from biomass.
Biomass heating and cooling.
Bioenergy for industrial processes.
Integration of bioenergy into smart grids.
Sustainable Bioenergy Production:
Life cycle assessment (LCA) of bioenergy systems.
Environmental impacts of biomass production.
Social and economic aspects of bioenergy.
Certification and sustainability standards.
III. Biofuels:

First-Generation Biofuels:
Ethanol production from sugar and starch crops.
Biodiesel production from vegetable oils.
Sustainability of first-generation biofuels.
Second-Generation Biofuels:
Cellulosic ethanol production.
Biomass-to-liquid (BTL) technologies.
Advanced biodiesel production from lignocellulosic biomass.
Advanced Biofuels and Biorefineries:
Algal biofuels and bioproducts.
Biojet fuels and aviation biofuels.
Biorefinery concepts and integration.
Bio-syngas production.
Biofuel Policy and Economics:
Biofuel mandates and incentives.
Biofuel market analysis and economics.
International trade of biofuels.
The effect of biofuels on food markets.
IV. Interdisciplinary and Cross-Cutting Themes:

Integration of Waste Management and Bioenergy Systems:
Waste-to-energy and waste-to-biofuels.
Integrated biorefineries for waste valorization.
Environmental Impacts and Sustainability Assessment:
Greenhouse gas emissions from waste and bioenergy.
Water and land use impacts.
Ecosystem services and biodiversity.
Policy, Regulation, and Governance:
Waste management and bioenergy policies.
Regulatory frameworks and standards.
International cooperation and technology transfer.
Social and Economic Considerations:
Job creation and rural development.
Public acceptance and social equity.
Economic viability and investment.
Technological Innovations and Research:
Nanotechnology applications.
AI and machine learning in waste management and bioenergy.
The use of genetic engineering to create more effecient biomass.