Final conference “The Future of Water in the Changing World”

Welcome to the international conference “The Future of Water in the Changing World: Innovations in PFAS and micropollutants”, which will take place in Berlin, Germany, on 19-20 November 2025! This pivotal regional event is dedicated to exploring innovative solutions for addressing organic micropollutants, including pharmaceuticals and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in the context of the evolving regulatory landscape in Europe.

The conference will bring together European, national and local policymakers and experts to discuss:

• Linking new EU policies with their implementation in the Baltic Sea region
• Latest data and recommendations for monitoring PFAS in the aquatic environment
• Risk-based assessments of the state of play and useful frameworks and tools for this
• Tested innovative wastewater treatment technologies to remove organic micropollutants
• Capacity building tools and upstream measures to reduce hazardous substances
• Opportunities for cross-sectoral partnerships to enhance water quality and sustainability

This conference is co-organised by the teams of two transnational projects – EMPEREST and APRIORA, funded by Interreg BSR Programme, and it will offer a unique platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration.

We look forward to your participation in this important event! Agenda and registration will be released in June!