📅 September 12, 2025 – 08:30–16:20
📍 Wallenbergsalen, Näringslivets Hus, Storgatan 19, Stockholm
Join us for a full-day event on how smart and safe materials and sensor technologies can help tackle pollution in air and water. Researchers and experts from the Mistra TerraClean programme – spanning industry, academia and research institutes – will present new findings and prototypes, from safer materials at the molecular level to real-world solutions for removing PFAS and other persistent pollutants.
The day blends scientific insight with perspectives from municipalities, companies and industry organisations. Expect engaging presentations, panel discussions and concrete examples from both Swedish and European initiatives.
This is the final conference of the Mistra TerraClean programme
🎤Keynote speakers
Anders Wijkman
Circular economy advocate and systems thinker.
Former member of parliament in Sweden and the European Union. As Honorary Chairman of the Club of Rome, Anders Wijkman brings a wide-angle view on how material flows and resource use shape our future.
He is a member of the International Resource Panel (IRP). The IRP investigates the world’s most critical resource issues with a view to developing practical solutions for government policymakers, industry, and society. The Panel’s goal is to steer us away from overconsumption, waste, and ecological harm to a more prosperous and sustainable future.
John Warner
Co-founder of Green Chemistry.
One of the world’s most influential chemists in the field of sustainable innovation. With a deep focus on molecular design, John Warner will share insights on how to create inherently safer materials – from the molecular level up.
🧭 Conference themes
- Smart as in safe and sustainable
Moderator: Ian Cotgreave, RISE - Smart as in functional: Addressing PFAS and Emerging Contaminants
Moderator: Tove Mallin, RISE - Smart as in interactive
Moderator: Mats Sandberg, RISE - Looking into the future
Moderator: Kristina Niemert Carne, IKEM
This event is aimed at both researchers and stakeholders in industry, municipalities and policy. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the frontiers of clean technology – and connect with those building the solutions of tomorrow.
The full agenda will be published in summer 2025.
👉 Register here no later than 1st September.
Questions? Contact: mistraterraclean @ kth.se
If you’re interested in these topics, please note that the day before the conference we are hosting technical dialogues in Swedish, with the option to participate online. These sessions will explore specific topics in greater depth:
• 09:00–11:30 Spårning och rening av PFAS i verkliga miljöer
• 13:00–15:30 Utvinna sällsynta jordartsmetaller ur avfall
You’re warmly welcome to join!
