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Wastewater & Environmental Surveillance Meeting 2026
Join experts, policymakers, and researchers in Accra to explore how environmental surveillance is transforming public health. This meeting is also a critical platform for advancing the One Health approach to disease control across the region.
One Health Collaboration
Sustainable Futures
Partnership & Strategy
Data-to-Policy Action
Our Partners
Call for Abstracts
We invite researchers, practitioners, and students to submit abstracts for the Wastewater & Environmental Surveillance Meeting 2026.
Important Dates
| Activities | Dates |
|---|---|
| Meeting | |
| Registration Closes | 27th March 2026 |
| Abstracts | |
| Abstract submission | 17th November 2025 |
| Abstract closing | 17th February 2026 |
| Notification of acceptance | 13th March 2026 |
| Submission of final poster | 20th March 2026 |
| Arrival and Departure | |
| Arrival | 13th April, 2026 |
| Start date | 14th April, 2026 |
| End date | 15th April, 2026 |
| Departure | 16th April, 2026 |
Driving Progress in Environmental Health & Disease Control
This meeting serves as a critical nexus for knowledge exchange, capacity building, and collaborative strategy, ensuring that Wastewater and Environmental Surveillance (WES) becomes a sustainable and effective tool for national disease control.
- Bridging Science and Policy: Translating WES research directly into actionable public health strategies.
- Fostering Regional Collaboration: Creating a network of experts across government, academia, and industry for shared best practices.
- Building Sustainable Capacity: Investing in the long-term skills and infrastructure required to maintain effective WES programs.
The Hub of Environmental Health Thought Leadership
The organizing committee and its key partners are at the forefront of wastewater and environmental surveillance (WES) as it relates to One Health globally. We leverage years of research and expertise to integrate environmental monitoring into public health strategy, making WES a cornerstone of disease control.
Registration Fees
In-Person Participants
- Networking opportunities
- Access to all workshops
- All conference materials
- Meals during the meeting
Online Participants
Schorlarship/Travel Grants
- Registration
- Accommodation
- Flight
- Meals during the meeting
What to Expect
- Join us for a focused, high-impact event that provides the essential tools and knowledge for advancing WES in Public Health.
- Keynote Insights: Hear from global and regional leaders shaping One Health policy and WES implementation.
- Scientific Sessions: Access the latest research on Robust WES Methods, Data Integration, and Sustainable Scaling.
- Scientific Sessions: Access the latest research on WES bioinformatic and costing tools.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse ecosystem of researchers, policymakers, and industry innovators.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with leading scholars, professionals, and decision-makers from across the globe.
Virtual Participation
For those unable to attend in person, the meeting offers a comprehensive online participation option.
Research Spotlights
Engage with leading minds in dynamic panel discussions that explore how WES is being applied across the globe.