THE 16TH INTERNATIONAL EXPERT CONFERENCE
ENVIROMANAGEMENT 2026
TO BURN OR NOT TO BURN
Can we recycle our way out of the problem?
OCTOBER 12 – 13, 2026
HOTEL PATRIA****
ŠTRBSKÉ PLESO, HIGH TATRAS, SLOVAKIA
THE 16TH INTERNATIONAL EXPERT CONFERENCE
ENVIRO
MANAGEMENT
2026
TO BURN OR NOT TO BURN
Can we recycle our way out of the problem?
OCTOBER 12–13, 2026
HOTEL PATRIA****
ŠTRBSKÉ PLESO, HIGH TATRAS, SLOVAKIA
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS, SPEAKERS & PARTNERS
DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2026
MAIN TOPICS
WASTE-TO-ENERGY
RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES
PLASTIC WASTE
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN WASTE MANAGEMENT
Case Studies and Discussion Topics
- Advancements in Waste-to-Energy and recycling – technological improvements and innovations
- Balancing Energy Recovery and Recycling – optimising outcomes and systems
- Plastic waste – energy, resource, and carbon management
- Industrial waste recycling – the contribution and role of commercial recycling
- Properties and applications of residues and recycled materials – bottom ash, metals, and other materials
- Waste logistics – collection, transport, and supply chain optimization
- Geographical accessibility and treatment capacities – access to waste treatment and recycling facilities throughout Europe
- Infrastructure development – Replacing existing infrastructure and integrating new facilities into existing waste systems
- Project preparation and implementation – planning, construction and commissioning (Case studies – lessons learnt from real-world projects)
- BAT (Best Available Techniques) – resource recovery and waste disposal
- Safety management – advancements in fire prevention, protection, and control
- AI in Waste Management – requirements, benefits, limitations, and challenges
- AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning – integration into waste management infrastructure and systems
CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS, SPEAKERS & PARTNERS
DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2026
MAIN TOPICS
WASTE-TO-ENERGY
RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES
PLASTIC WASTE
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN WASTE MANAGEMENT
- Advancements in Waste-to-Energy and recycling – technological improvements and innovations
- Balancing Energy Recovery and Recycling – optimising outcomes and systems
- Plastic waste – energy, resource, and carbon management
- Industrial waste recycling – the contribution and role of commercial recycling
- Properties and applications of residues and recycled materials – bottom ash, metals, and other materials
- Waste logistics – collection, transport, and supply chain optimization
- Geographical accessibility and treatment capacities – access to waste treatment and recycling facilities throughout Europe
- Infrastructure development – Replacing existing Infrastructure and integrating new facilities into existing waste systems
- Project preparation and implementation – planning, construction and commissioning (Case studies – lessons learnt from real-world projects)
- BAT (Best Available Techniques) – resource recovery and waste disposal
- Safety management – advancements in fire prevention, protection, and control
- AI in Waste Management – requirements, benefits, limitations, and challenges
- AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning – integration into waste management infrastructure and systems
CONFERENCE ORGANISER
AND COORDINATOR
Gabriela Stuchlá
Managing Director
NMC spol. s r.o.
Žilina • Slovakia
CONFERENCE ORGANISER
AND COORDINATOR
Gabriela Stuchlá
Managing Director
NMC spol. s r.o.
Žilina • Slovakia
INVITED ARE
Representatives of:
•
Significant waste originators and processors, waste collecting companies (top management, heads of departments: technology, economy, production, and management processes, R&D)
•
Extended producer responsibility organisations
•
Waste processing technology suppliers
•
Public institutions, cities, and municipalities responsible for environment and waste management
•
Scientific and research organizations, independent experts and specialists participating in significant waste management projects
•
Institutions participating in financing of waste management projects
CONFERENCE FEE
EARLY BIRD
Until April 30, 2026
430,50 € incl. VAT
Conference fee does not apply to lecturers with expert non-commercial presentation.
Kindly pay the conference fee according to the document sent to you from the organizers after the registration of your application. The document for tax purposes will be issued on the day of payment.
Conference fee covers access to the conference venue, working materials, refreshments, working lunch, reception.
VAT 23% is not included. Place of delivery: Slovak Republic.
Accommodation and transport is not covered by the conference fee.
The conference fee is non-refundable. In case of absence working materials will be delivered via email. It is possible to appoint a substitute participant.
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Patria****
Štrbské Pleso 33
059 85 Vysoké Tatry
Slovakia
GPS: 49° 7′ 28.5″ N. 20° 3′ 40.94″ E
www.hotelpatria.sk/en
Reception
Tel.: +421 -52 7848 999
recepcia@hotelpatria.sk
PRICES FOR ACCOMMODATION
Room (1 person)
(Lux)
room/night
Room (2 persons)
(Lux)
room/night
Apartment
(Lux)
apartment/night
Accommodation reservations are made through the conference organiser.
The accommodation price includes breakfast, access to Patria Aqua Paradise, internet, and hotel parking.
The accommodation prices include VAT, excluding local tax.
Check in: 14:00
Check out: 12:00
Hotel garage: 20 €/day
Local tax: 3.00 € / person / night
Local tax is not included in the accommodation price.
Please indicate your required accommodation in your registration form.
Accommodation capacity is limited and will be allocated according to the date of registration.
Booked accommodation is payable at the hotel reception.
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Patria****
Štrbské Pleso 33
059 85 Vysoké Tatry
Slovakia
GPS: 49° 7′ 28.5″ N. 20° 3′ 40.94″ E
www.hotelpatria.sk/en
Reception
Tel.: +421 -52 7848 999
recepcia@hotelpatria.sk
PRICES FOR ACCOMMODATION
Room (1 person)
(Lux)
room/night
Room (2 persons)
(Lux)
room/night
Apartment
(Lux)
apartment/night
Accommodation reservations are made through the conference organiser.
The accommodation price includes accommodation, breakfast, access to Patria Aqua Paradise, internet, and hotel parking.
The accommodation prices include VAT, excluding local tax.
Check in: 14:00
Check out: 12:00
Hotel garage: 20 €/day
Local tax: 3.00 € / person / night
Local tax is not included in the accommodation price.
Please indicate your required accommodation in your registration form.
Accommodation capacity is limited and will be allocated according to the date of registration.
Booked accommodation is payable at the hotel reception.
ORGANIZED BY
NMC spol. s r.o.
Makovického 10
010 01 Žilina, Slovakia
Tel.: +421-903-340539
Tel.: +421-41-5166661
Fax: +421-41-5006977
E-mail: nmc@nmc.sk
Web: www.nmc.sk
Company ID: 31639135
VAT ID: SK2020446890
Company registered in: Commercial Register of the District Court Žilina,
Section: Sro, File no.: 2953/L
APPLICATIONS REGISTRATION
Papers Registration Deadline – April 30, 2026
EARLY BIRD Application Deadline – April 30, 2026
Announce interest in commercial cooperation and presentation – April 30, 2026
Please send your registration form to the organiser by e-mail, fax or post.
Your registration will be confirmed immediately, together with a proforma invoice for the conference fee.
ORGANIZED BY
NMC spol. s r.o.
Makovického 10
010 01 Žilina, Slovakia
Tel.: +421-903-340539
Tel.: +421-41-5166661
Fax: +421-41-5006977
E-mail: nmc@nmc.sk
Web: www.nmc.sk
Company ID: 31639135
VAT ID: SK2020446890
Company registered in: Commercial Register of the District Court Žilina,
Section: Sro, File no.: 2953/L
APPLICATIONS REGISTRATION
Papers Registration Deadline – April 30, 2026
EARLY BIRD Application Deadline – April 30, 2026
Announce interest in commercial cooperation and presentation – April 30, 2026
Please send your registration form to the organiser by e-mail, fax or post.
Your registration will be confirmed immediately, together with a proforma invoice for the conference fee.
VENUE
Hotel Patria****, Štrbské Pleso, High Tatras, Slovakia
GPS: 49° 7′ 28.5″ N. 20° 3′ 40.94″ E
CONFERENCE LANGUAGES
English, Slovak, Czech
SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETATION
English → Slovak
Slovak / Czech → English
VENUE
Hotel Patria****, Štrbské Pleso, High Tatras, Slovakia
GPS: 49° 7′ 28.5″ N. 20° 3′ 40.94″ E
CONFERENCE LANGUAGES
English, Slovak, Czech
SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETATION
English → Slovak
Slovak / Czech → English