Introduction

Call for Abstracts

Call for Abstracts

Marine litter, especially plastic waste, has become one of the most pressing environmental challenges for coastal and marine ecosystems. With increasing attention to sustainable development and circular economy, there is an urgent need for international collaboration to share experiences, innovative practices, and effective policies to prevent marine litter and promote sustainable use of ocean resources. In this context, Nha Trang University in collaboration with Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences (Germany) will organize the International Conference on Marine Litter Prevention and Sustainable Practices towards a Circular Economy - MARLISPACE 2026.

- Decision to establish the conference organizing committee

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Information about the conference

Strand 1: Marine plastic pollution: state of the art processes, recycling policies and regulations

Strand 2: Fisheries and aquaculture: engineering sustainable solutions for plastic products

Strand 3: Recycling and circular economy approaches: innovations in marine debris and fishing gear management

Strand 4: Plastics, environment and society: awareness, education and social engagement

Time

Agenda

Speaker

March 6, 2026

 

08:00 - 09:00

Registration

 

09:00 - 09:45

Opening ceremony

 

09:45 - 10:00

Featuring and Promoting the REVFIN Project

 

10:00 - 10:10

Short video about the REVFIN Project and its protagonists

 

10:10 - 10:30

Tea Break

 

10:30 - 11:00

Keynote 1: Successful societal communication - challenges for the circular economy

Habil. Harald Rau

11:00 - 11:30

Keynote 2: Opportunities and challenges of plastic recycling

Max P. Ehleben

11:30 - 12:00

Documentary film on the REVFIN Project – highlights, objectives, outcomes

 

12:00 - 13:00

Lunch

 

13:00 - 14:30

Parallel sessions

 

14:30 - 15:00

Tea break

15:00 - 16:30

Panel discussion: policy, industry and science

 

18:00 - 21:00

Gala dinner

 

March 7, 2026

08:00 - 09:00

Registration

09:00 - 09:30

Keynote: Diversity and individual producer responsibility

Thomas Potempa

09:30 - 10:00

Experiences, impact and concrete on-location outcomes of the joint teaching and the train-the-trainer program

Vietnamese program participants

10:00 - 10:30

From curriculum to Industry: shaping the skills of tomorrow’s workforce

NTU; HLU; KGU

10:30 - 11:00

Tea Break

 

11:00 - 12:00

Project partners in industry: contributions, achievements, and next steps

STP/Siam Brothers

12:00 - 13:30

Lunch

13:30 - 15:00

Parallel sessions

 

15:00 - 15:30

Tea break

 

15:30 - 17:00

Parallel sessions

 

March 8, 2025: Fieldtrip for selected participants

Participants include:

♦ REVFIN Project key members

♦ Invited VIPs from ministries and Khanh Hoa province

♦ International and domestic scientists

♦ Industry representatives and producers

♦ NGO representatives (UNDP, WFF, etc.)

♦ Faculty members and students from Nha Trang University

No.

Full name

Position / Unit

Role in the Committee

1

Prof. Dr. Pham Quoc Hung

Vice Rector, NET-works Project Coordinator – Nha Trang University

Chairman

2

Prof. Dr. Trang Si Trung

Vice Chairman of the University Council, NET-works Project Director – Nha Trang University

Vice Chairman

3

Dr. Quach Hoai Nam

Rector – Nha Trang University

Member

4

Dr. Khong Trung Thang

Chairman of the University Council, Member of the NET-works Project Management Board – Nha Trang University

Member

5

Dr. Tran Doan Hung

Vice Rector, Member of the NET-works Project Management Board – Nha Trang University

Member

6

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen The Han

Head, Department of International Cooperation, Member of the NET-works Project Management Board – Nha Trang University

Member

7

Dr. Vu Ke Nghiep

Head, Department of Science and Technology – Nha Trang University

Member

8

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Hung Tra

Dean, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering – Nha Trang University

Member

9

MSc. Nguyen Van Han

Director, Center of University Service – Nha Trang University

Member

10

MSc. Tran Minh Van

Deputy Head, Department of Infrastructure and Information Technology – Nha Trang University

Member

11

MA. Pham Ngoc Bich

Chief of Administration Office – Nha Trang University

Member

12

MA. Vu Thi Luong

Chief Accountant, Member of the NET-works Project Management Board – Nha Trang University

Member

13

MA. Luong Dinh Duy

Deputy Head, Department of International Cooperation, Member of the NET-works Project Management Board – Nha Trang University

Member

14

Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngan

Lecturer, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Secretary of the NET-works Project – Nha Trang University

Member

15

Prof. Dr. Max Elehben

Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences (Germany), Member of the NET-works Project

Member

16

Dr. Nguyen Van Thanh

Rector – Kien Giang University, Member of the NET-works Project

Member

17

Dr. Pham Thi Hue

Vice Rector – Ha Long University, Member of the NET-works Project

Member

Chairman

Prof. Dr. Thomas Potempa
Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Co-Chairmen

Prof. Dr. Trang Si Trung
Nha Trang University, Vietnam

Prof. Dr. Pham Quoc Hung
Nha Trang University, Vietnam

Prof. Dr. Max Patrick Ehleben
Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences, Germany 


Members

Prof. Dr. Habil. Harald Rau
Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Prof. Dr. Max Juraschek
Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Dr. Quach Hoai Nam
Nha Trang University, Vietnam

Dr. Khong Trung Thang
Nha Trang University, Vietnam

Dr. Tran Doan Hung
Nha Trang University, Vietnam

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen The Han
Nha Trang University, Vietnam

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Hung Tra
Nha Trang University, Vietnam

Assoc. Prof. Dr.  Quach Thi Khanh Ngoc
Nha Trang University, Vietnam

Dr. Chu Luong Tri
Ha Long University, Vietnam

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Trung Cang
Kien Giang University, Vietnam

Dr. Nguyen Van Nguyen
Research Institute for Marine Fisheries, Vietnam

Mr. Tran Thanh Long
Siam Brothers Vietnam Joint Stock Company, Vietnam

Ms. Nguyen Thi Hai Binh
STP Group, Vietnam

Important Dates

October 15, 2025

Call for Abstracts

December 15, 2025

Abstract Submission Deadline

January 15, 2026

Notification of Acceptance

March 15, 2026

Full Paper Submission (if any)

March 6 - 7, 2026

Conference Dates

Keynote speakers

Habil.  Harald Rau

Prof. Dr. Habil. Harald Rau

Topic: Sucessful Societal Communication - Challenges for the Circular Economy

Max Patrick Ehleben

Prof. Dr. Max Patrick Ehleben

Topic: Opportunities and Challenges of Plastic Recycling

Thomas Potempa

Prof. Dr. Thomas Potempa

Topic: Diversity and Individual Producer Responsibility

Sponsors