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  1. Registration and coffee

  2. Welcome and introduction

    Andrew Turley Andrew Turley
    Science Editor, Chemical Watch News & Insight, Enhesa Product Intelligence

  3. KEYNOTE: Tools for PFAS prevention 

    • Identifying alternatives to PFAS in different products, uses and sectors
    • Opportunities and gaps in the current policy framework
    • Catalysing the market to safer alternatives
    Sarah Hale Sarah Hale
    Senior Researcher, German Water Centre (TZW)
  4. Session 1: Latest EU level updates

  5. Overview of recent EU PFAS developments with particular focus on litigation in Europe

    • Recent EU PFAS developments
    • Why litigation is now an option for PFAS-affected communities around Europe
    • What litigation looks like in key cases (Sweden, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Italy)
    • Likely impacts and future of PFAS litigation in Europe 
    Hélène Duguy Hélène Duguy
    Jurist, Chemicals Project, ClientEarth

  6. UPFAS – update from the dossier submitters

    • Findings from the public consultation
    • Next steps (ECHA and dossier submitters)
    • Discussions in scientific committees 
    Carl Dannenberg Carl Dannenberg
    Scientific Officer, Federal Office for Chemicals, BAuA, Germany

  7. Q&A session

  8. Refreshment break

  9. Session 2: Recent member state developments

  10. Overview of national PFAS developments in Denmark with a special focus on the national action plan

    • General overview of the national PFAS developments – a timeline of events and related activities to prevent PFAS pollution
    • The Danish national action plan – preventing, containing and cleaning up PFAS pollution
    • Future outlook – what are the next steps and how do we continue the transition towards a PFAS-free environment
    Christian Odgaard Hellstrøm Christian Odgaard Hellstrøm
    Head of Section, Danish Ministry of Environment

  11. Technical and economic effects of a PFAS ban – study of users in Austria

    • Major relevant sectors which use PFAS
    • Functional necessity of the PFAS use in the respective sectors and possible substitutes
    • Main consequences of a PFAS ban in the different applications 
    Andreas Windsperger Andreas Windsperger
    Scientific Director, Institute for Industrial Ecology, Austria

  12. Q&A session

  13. Lunch and networking

  14. Demonstration of Enhesa Sustainable Chemistry service

    Nina Janjetović Nina Janjetović
    ESS Manager, Enhesa Sustainable Chemistry
  15. Session 3: Challenges and solutions for capturing PFAS

  16. PFAS on the front-line

    Tools for PFAS prevention   

    • Experiences from enforcement of PFAS restrictions and their (future) needs
    • Conclusion on what is needed and what is proposed for enforcement 

    Methods and their development for PFAS analyses in articles and chemical products  

    • Overview on PFAS analytical methods (total fluorine content, non-target and suspect screening, targeted methods, other analytical methods)
    • Summary of advantages, disadvantages and application for the techniques of PFAS/fluorine determination
    • Limit of quantification and measurement uncertainty – PFAS analytical methods 
    Stefan Voorspoels Stefan Voorspoels
    Team Leader, VITO NV

  17. Methods and their development for PFAS analyses in articles and chemical products

    • Analytical methods to screen articles and chemical products for PFAS content, including polymeric PFAS
    • Results from case studies applying these methods
    • Proposed workflow for enforcement of a broad PFAS restriction
    Lisa Skedung Lisa Skedung
    Researcher and Project Manager, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB

  18. Short introduction to the panel discussion

    Key takeaways on method development for companies  

    Annemie Houben Annemie Houben
    R&D Manager, Desotec NV

  19. Q&A and panel discussion

    • When is method development needed? Please walk us through the different considerations from your perspective!
    • What have you learned from method development collaborations between research institutes and companies? 

  20. Refreshment break

  21. Session 4: Sectoral responses and solutions

  22. The IKEA journey to phase out PFAS

    • Screening for PFAS and the phase-out process 
    • The impact of legislation on industry
    • Main takeaways and future challenges 
    Elna Nilsson Elna Nilsson
    Product Requirement Specialist, IKEA of Sweden

  23. Next steps towards PFAS-free electronics

    • How the electronics industry is proceeding with identification and replacement of PFAS 
    • Can all PFAS be replaced?
    • What are the limitations? 
    Kim Jansen Kim Jansen
    Chair Chemicals Working Group, DIGITALEUROPE

  24. Identifying PFAS alternatives for more challenging sectors, such as medical devices, green energy, transport and industrial uses

    • Details of a recent project conducted by WSP and ChemSec to investigate potential PFAS-free alternatives in several different sectors of use
    • Some key insights from the study, including common alternatives identified across these uses, along with their feasibility and limitations  
    • Remaining challenges for identifying viable alternatives in these sectors and ways to overcome those challenges 
    Ian Keyte-Bernard Ian Keyte-Bernard
    Principal Consultant, WSP

  25. Q&A session

  26. Networking drinks reception

    Join us for relaxed networking with drinks and appetizers, alongside our speakers and attendees. 

    Sponsored by Enhesa Sustainable Chemistry Sponsored by Enhesa Sustainable Chemistry

  27. Close of conference

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