The world's leading forum on passive sampling technologies — connecting researchers, practitioners and regulators across water, air, soil and sediment monitoring.
Since its first edition, IPSW has been the defining international platform for passive sampling science — bridging novel research with real-world environmental monitoring and regulatory frameworks.
The 15th edition in Prague brings together leading experts from academia, industry, and government to advance the field across water, sediment, soil, and atmospheric environments.
Monitoring PAHs, PCBs and other lipophilic contaminants in aquatic environments
Pharmaceuticals, pesticides and emerging polar contaminants in water bodies
Speciation and bioavailability assessment of trace metals and inorganic compounds
Passive air sampling for VOCs, SVOCs and atmospheric contaminant assessment
Cutting-edge sampler designs, new sorbents and calibration approaches
Large-scale national and international monitoring programme results
Effect-based methods combined with passive sampling for ecological risk
QA/QC protocols, data analysis frameworks and international standardization
Regulatory acceptance, WFD compliance and policy integration strategies
Three intensive days of science, networking and knowledge exchange in the heart of Prague.
World-leading scientists and practitioners sharing cutting-edge insights in passive sampling science.
* Speaker list is illustrative — final confirmed speakers will be published in Spring 2026.
IPSW 2026 takes place in the heart of one of Europe's most beautiful cities. The historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by excellent transport links and vibrant culture.
IPSW conferences are run on a non-profit basis. We thank our partners for making this event possible. Interested in sponsoring? Contact us.
Secure your place at the world's leading passive sampling symposium. Submit your abstract or register as an attendee — both on-site and online options available.
Questions? Write to us at info@ipsw.eu