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The 8th IWA Regional Membrane Technology Conference (IWA-RMTC 2026) will be held in Shanghai, China, from August 26 to 29, 2026. Organized by Tongji University and endorsed by the IWA Membrane Technology Specialist Group, this event continues a distinguished biennial series that has been hosted in cities including Moscow, Istanbul, Buenos Aires, Ho Chi Minh City, Kunming, Vadodara, and Palermo since its inception in 2008. As a premier gathering for the global membrane community, the conference provides an important platform for participants from academia, industry, and the public sector to exchange cutting-edge research findings and practical innovations in water and wastewater treatment.

Dates
25 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026
China
Shanghai,The 8th IWA Regional Membrane Technology Conference will bring together global experts, researchers, and industry leaders to explore cutting‑edge advancements in membrane science and applications. The programme will cover the fundamentals of membrane processes, breakthroughs in novel membrane materials, and innovative solutions for water and wastewater treatment across drinking water, domestic, industrial, and seawater sectors.
A strong focus will be placed on sustainability, including energy harvesting, resource recovery, zero‑liquid‑discharge systems, life‑cycle analysis, and membrane recycling. The conference will also highlight the rapidly emerging field of AI‑enabled membrane technologies, featuring topics such as performance prediction, fouling control, smart optimization, and digital twins.
This event will serve as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and the advancement of membrane technologies for a more resilient and sustainable water future.
| No. | Name | Affiliation |
| 1 | Prof. Zhiwei Wang (Chair) | Tongji University |
| 2 | Prof. Li Wang | Tongji University |
| 3 | Prof. Qiaoying Wang | Tongji University |
| 4 | Prof. Ruobin Dai | Tongji University |
| 5 | Prof. Shengji Xia | Tongji University |
| 6 | Prof. Shuili Yu | Tongji University |
| 7 | Prof. Siqing Xia | Tongji University |
| 8 | Prof. Xin Tong | Tongji University |
| 9 | Prof. Xuesong Li | Tongji University |
| 10 | Prof. Zhichao Wu | Tongji University |
| 11 | Prof. Tao He | Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai |
| 12 | Prof. Jiahui Shao | Shanghai Jiao Tong University |
| 13 | Prof. Fang Li | Donghua University |
| 14 | Prof. Lijun Meng | Donghua University |
| 15 | Prof. Manhong Huang | Donghua University |
| 16 | Prof. Xingran Zhang | Donghua University |
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