The Baltic Conference Series (BCS) 2026 reflects IAAM’s continued efforts to position the Baltic region as a living laboratory for net-zero technologies, circular materials, and sustainable industrial transformation. Through its 15 symposia, BCS actively bridges fundamental science, applied research, pilot-scale validation, and policy alignment, enabling knowledge transfer between academia, industry, startups, investors, and public authorities. A strong emphasis is placed on scale-up readiness, supply-chain resilience, climate-positive materials, and regional deployment models, ensuring that research outcomes translate into measurable societal and environmental impact.

BCS 2026 is strategically aligned with the Stockholm Net-Zero Charter, reinforcing commitments to carbon neutrality, circular bioeconomy, clean energy systems, responsible resource use, and science-driven policy support. The Charter serves as a guiding framework to integrate hydrogen valleys, carbon circularity, biochar and waste-to-energy systems, sustainable polymers, water technologies, and green manufacturing into a unified net-zero roadmap for Europe and beyond.

As part of IAAM’s global mission, BCS also aligns with the principles and priorities of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), particularly in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting science–policy interfaces, and supporting climate action through innovation and collaboration. In this context, BCS functions as a neutral, science-led platform that supports UNEP-aligned sustainability objectives while fostering international cooperation, responsible innovation, and long-term environmental stewardship.

Conference Theme

“Climate-Neutral R&D and Green Technology for a Sustainable and Net-Zero Future”

The Baltic Conference Series 2026 focuses on the role of interdisciplinary research and green technologies in enabling the transition toward climate-neutral and resilient societies. Against the backdrop of growing climate pressures, industrial transformation, and evolving sustainability policies, the conference highlights innovation pathways that bridge research, deployment, and governance.

BCS 2026 explores integrated approaches spanning net-zero technologies, circular economy solutions, clean energy systems, waste-to-value processes, and climate-aligned policy frameworks. By fostering collaboration across sectors, the conference aims to translate research excellence into scalable solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the European Green Deal.