Venice 2020 and SUM 2020 — November 16-19, 2020 — Venice, Italy REOPENED DEADLINE: September 14, 2020

NEW FORMAT. NEW TOPICS. NEW DEADLINE.
With the transition to the virtual event we have the chance to re-open the Call for Abstracts and to introduce additional topics to be explored and discussed at the Venice Symposium 2020. Proposals can be submitted within 14th September through the online submission form.
Abstracts may be submitted for oral or e-poster presentation. Read more about the new virtual format >>>

NEW TOPICS:
• LOW TEMPERATURE CONVERSION PROCESSES
The valorisation of biomass as a fuel source can be limited by some unfavourable properties (low heating value, high moisture, low energy density, etc.). These properties can affect transportation and handling costs, storage, combustion quality. Low-temperature thermal treatments can modify these properties supporting the energy valorisation.
• SOURCE SEPARATION OF MSW
Source separation has important effects of waste-to-energy options: food waste selective collection can support an efficent biogas generation through anaerobic digestion; residual MSW can result in a higher LHV. Transient scenarios of source separation must be managed carefully in order to avoid mismanagement.
• SITING OF PLANTS
Both for biomass to energy and for waste to energy, the siting issue is one of the main problems to face; aspects of economic sustainability, social acceptance and environmental compatibility must be taken into account through an integrated approach that, today, can take advantage of a remarkable evolution of scientific methodologies and tools.
• SMALL THERMOCHEMICAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANTS
Decentralisation is an option of growing interest in the sector of special waste. In some cases the quali-quantitative characteristics of the generated waste and the simplification of the authorisation pathway make interesting the adoption of processes suitable for small plants.
• WASTE TO ENERGY AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Circular economy is clearly oriented to material valorisation. However, waste to energy can still play an integrated role, both in terms of biogas generation and energy valorisation of non-recyclable waste.
• DIGITALIZATION AND AUTOMATION
Digitalization and automation are more and more present in the technological sectors. Their potentialities in supporting biomass and waste to energy options must be taken into account for the success of a project.
• INTEGRATED ENERGY SYSTEMS
The concept of integrated energy systems refers to the implementation of strategies based on synergies allowed by the energy sector characteristics. Various energy fuels and carriers are available together with end-users belonging to sectors where carbon consumption and related emissions must be reduced. An efficient integration can avoid energy losses and waste.
• ENERGY VALORISATION OF SEWAGE SLUDGE AND P REMOVAL FROM ASHES
Final treatments of sewage sludge can be based on specific energy recovery strategies. This scenario can be enriched by material recovery strategies: the recovery of Phosphorus from ashes is growing of interest taking into account the availability of natural reserves and the environmental impact of mine activities.

EU PROJECTS: DISSEMINATE YOUR RESEARCH AND RESULTS AT THE VENICE 2020 SYMPOSIUM! Dissemination and exploitation are integral part of the European research and innovation funding, and certain obligations in this regard arise even at the project proposal. By sharing their results with the rest of the scientific community, researchers contribute to the progress of science in general. Nevertheless, experience shows it's not always easy to meet these goals.

In this regard, the combination of the Venice 2020 Symposium with SUM 2020 provides the perfect stage for dissemination of EU projects focusing on the recovery of waste, both in terms of new materials and energy. Over 5 full days of conference, dedicated seminars will be organized where selected projects will have the chance to present what they have discovered, how they tackled the challenges they encountered and what are the next research steps in the fields covered by their activities.

If you are currently involved in a EU funded project and you are looking at ways to communicate your activities and results, then our conference is the place you are searching for!

Send us a brief description of the project, including expected goals, by June 30th and take part in the Venice 2020 EU project event!

A dedicated webpage will also be created on the conference website, where visual materials (posters, brochures, videos, presentations and the like) will be published so to disseminate each project content globally. Information will be also shared through the conference social networks and newsletters.

For further information please contact the Organising Secretariat at info@venicesymposium.it

This year, as part of the new online format, we are introducing a special session called Science Slam to the symposium programme.

A Science Slam is a communication format whereby young scientists have 8 minutes to explain their research projects in a captivating, engaging and concise way.
The format aims to propagate the innovative ideas of young researchers at the start of their career, who rarely get the opportunity to present to such an attentive audience and get real-time feedback from top-level scientists.

The judging panel will include leading experts from our Scientific Committees who will vote for the best presentation and will also be available for comments and suggestions for the researchers.
Presentations will be judged for communication skills, audience engagement, and scientific accuracy. Props and creative presentation styles are encouraged!

Are you a PhD student or a postdoctoral researcher? Send us a brief overview on your project describing the topics, the aim, the materials and methods, the expected results. In your talk, you will be able to include also aspects that are yet unknown or difficult for you, to receive constructive input from our panel of experts.

THE VENICE 2020 SCIENCE SLAM AWARD
The best slammer will receive a cash prize of 300,00 € and one free registration for the next edition of the Sardinia Symposium - 18th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium (www.sardiniasymposium.it