International Conference on

Plastic Degradation Pathways and Chemical Transformation (ICPDPCT-27)

26th – 27th Jun 2027 | Porto, Portugal | Hybrid Mode
Proudly organized by the : Institute for Global Academic Excellence (IGAE)

Conference Program

Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme organised around conference-aligned SDGs and their mapped Session Tracks.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 26–27 June 2027
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 7 SDGs SDGs 3, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 17
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

SDG-Based Agenda Structure

The conference-aligned SDGs are distributed across the four Concurrent Technical Sessions and show the conference's overall SDG alignment for each part of the programme. Session Tracks follow their own sequence and are scheduled once.

Day 01

Conference Schedule

26 JUN 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
    3
    SDG-Focused Technical Session I

    SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Chemical Mechanisms of Plastic Degradation
    Track 02
    Microplastics: Sources, Fate, and Environmental Impact
    Track 03
    Biodegradation Pathways of Polymers
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    9 12
    SDG-Focused Technical Session II

    SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure ·SDG 12 · Responsible Consumption and Production

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Chemical Recycling: Innovations and Challenges
    Track 05
    Environmental Chemistry of Degradation Products
    Track 06
    Polymer Chemistry and Decomposition Mechanisms
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
Day 02

Conference Schedule

27 JUN 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
    13 14
    SDG-Focused Technical Session III

    SDG 13 · Climate Action ·SDG 14 · Life Below Water

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Modeling Chemical Transformation Pathways
    Track 08
    Lifecycle Assessment of Plastic Materials
    Track 09
    Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Conventional Plastics
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    15 17
    SDG-Focused Technical Session IV

    SDG 15 · Life on Land ·SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Chemical Kinetics in Plastic Degradation Studies
    Track 11
    Innovative Strategies for Plastic Waste Management
  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
3 Good Health and Well-being 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 12 Responsible Consumption and Production 13 Climate Action 14 Life Below Water 15 Life on Land 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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