2020 Chlorinated Conference
May 31-June 4, 2020 | Portland, Oregon
NOTICE: As of March 30, 2020, Battelle intends to hold the Twelfth International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds (2020 Chlorinated Conference) in Portland, Oregon, May 31-June 4, 2020, as planned.
Technical Registration/Exhibit Cancellation. At this time, any technical program registration or Exhibit cancellations are subject to their applicable terms and conditions.
In consideration of the uncertainty of some organizations’ and individuals’ travel plans, the early-bird technical registration date has been extended to Monday, April 20.
The Twelfth International Conference on Remediation of Chlorinated and Recalcitrant Compounds will be held May 31-June 4, 2020, in Portland, Oregon, at the Oregon Convention Center.
The Preliminary Program is now available.
Battelle’s Chlorinated Conference is one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive meetings on the application of innovative technologies and approaches for characterization, monitoring and management of chlorinated and complex sites.
The 2020 Conference will include more than 1,000 platforms and posters in 88 breakout sessions. Five panel discussions will be conducted.
Sessions and panels are organized according to thirteen major topic areas, seen on the Program page, that will address the innovative application of existing and new technologies and approaches for characterization, treatment and monitoring of chlorinated and other recalcitrant compounds and emerging contaminants in various environmental media. Risk, regulatory, site management/closure and sustainability issues associated with these technologies will be discussed. Presentations will emphasize cutting edge research to address current environmental challenges, recent advances in site characterization, new developments in remediation technologies, and field applications to achieve site closure.
Program at a Glance
Sunday, May 31, 2020
- 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.--Short Courses
- 6:00-9:00 p.m.--Welcome Reception, Exhibits, Poster Group 1 Display
Monday, June 1, 2020
- 8:30-10:30 a.m.--Plenary Session with featured speaker, Dr. Rosina Bierbaum (Dean Emerita, School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Michigan; Weston Chair in Natural Economics, University of Maryland). The theme of the Plenary Session is, “Climate Change: Insights from Science, Imperatives for Action.”
- 12:10-4:20 p.m.--Platform Presentations
- 4:30-6:30 p.m.--Group 1 Poster Presentations and Reception
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
- 8:00 a.m.-1:50 p.m.--Platform Presentations
- 1:50 p.m.--Technical Program Recess
- 2:00-6:00 p.m.--Short Courses
- KaBOOM! Playground Build
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
- 8:00 a.m.-4:20 p.m.--Platform Presentations
- 4:30-6:30 p.m.--Group 2 Poster Presentations and Reception
Thursday, June 4, 2020
- 8:00 a.m.-4:20 p.m.--Platform Presentations
- 4:30 p.m.--Closing Cocktail Reception