ECOpole’26 will highlight the growing importance of integrating scientific research with industrial practice and policy development to address rapidly evolving global demands. Participants will have the opportunity to explore emerging methodologies, breakthrough technologies, and applied research outcomes through thematic discussions and collaborative activities. The conference will also encourage engagement between experienced researchers and early-career scientists, fostering an environment that supports innovation, knowledge transfer, and the development of future international research partnerships.
The ECOpole Conference is dedicated to advancing international collaboration and showcasing innovative solutions to critical ecological and technological challenges in areas such as environmental sustainability, advanced materials, semiconductors, water management, energy systems, and food security. Held at the Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic, the conference provides a dynamic platform for keynote lectures, young researcher forums, interactive workshops, poster sessions, and cross-border scientific exchange. The upcoming 35th edition, ECOpole’26, will take place from December 9–11, 2026.
For the second time, ECOpole crosses national borders with its 2026 edition in Liberec, Czech Republic.
This milestone begins a new international chapter in the conference’s legacy.
Ada Yonath (Nobel 2009) and Arieh Warshel (Nobel 2013) joined ECOpole during its Kraków editions.
Their lectures reinforced the event’s focus on cutting-edge topics in chemistry and molecular science.
In 2014 and 2015, ECOpole welcomed Gerhard Ertl (Nobel 2007) and Sir Harold W. Kroto (Nobel 1996).
These back-to-back editions highlighted the conference’s growing prestige in the global scientific community.
Paul Jozef Crutzen, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry (1995), was a keynote speaker at ECOpole 2011.
His presence marked a turning point, raising the profile of the conference internationally.
VII. CEC ECOpole '98 – Kędzierzyn KoźleVII. CEC ECOpole ’98 in Kędzierzyn Koźle marked a pivotal moment as the conference evolved from EKO-Opole into ECOpole, reflecting its growing Central European scope and international ambition. This name change symbolized the shift from a regional gathering to a broader scientific platform focused on environmental chemistry and ecotechnology.
I. Monitoring ’92 in Opole marked the inaugural event in the ECOpole series, bringing together scientists and practitioners to discuss environmental monitoring in Central Europe. It laid the foundation for what would become a long-standing tradition of interdisciplinary collaboration.
