Conference Description
The Industrial Ecology GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes an array of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
This year's conference will focus on how the industrial ecology field can serve sustainability goals in the medium- to long-term. Even if we succeed at implementing solutions to today's pressing resource and environmental crises, many of their effects will be felt for centuries to come, and new and different issues will emerge. Past the short-term horizons that define much of our work, the conference will feature research and discussions that take a longer view and consider how industrial ecology can help address the challenges of tomorrow.
The topics, speakers, and discussion leaders for the conference sessions are displayed below. The conference chair is currently developing their detailed program, which will include the complete meeting schedule, as well as the talk titles for all speakers. The detailed program will be available by February 28, 2026. Please check back for updates.
Keynote Session: Projecting the Arc of Industrial Ecology
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Opportunities of Energy Abundance
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Challenges of Limited Resources
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Planning for Megacities and Empty Cities
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Planning for Climate Adaptation
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Managing Materials for Sustainable Buildings and Infrastructure
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Integrating Data, AI, and IE
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Permanence or Reversibility for Novel Entities, Planetary Boundaries, and Tipping Points
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Sharing the Planet
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