Introduction
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
The conference aims to:
- Provide an academic forum for scientists, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners worldwide to present their latest findings on marine litter prevention and circular economy approaches.
- Strengthen research and educational cooperation between universities and institutions in Vietnam and abroad.
- Showcase the results of the REVFIN Project and promote joint initiatives among institutions and organizations interested in marine economy.
- Exhibitions of research results and innovative products in recycling, fisheries, aquaculture.
- University-Business signing of MOUs
Topics
- Strand 1: Marine Plastic Pollution: State of the Art Processes, Recycling Policies and Regulation
- 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
Important dates
- Call for Abstracts: October 15, 2025
- Abstract Submission Deadline: December 15, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: January 15, 2026
- Full Paper Submission (if any): March 15, 2026
- Conference Dates: March 6 - 7, 2026
Venue
Nha Trang University, 02 Nguyen Dinh Chieu, Nha Trang, Vietnam
Language
The official language of the conference is English.
Tentative agenda
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Time
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Agenda
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Speaker
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March 6, 2026
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08:00 - 09:00
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Registration
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09:00 - 09:45
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Opening ceremony
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09:45 - 10:00
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Featuring and Promoting the REVFIN Project
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10:00 - 10:10
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Short video about the REVFIN Project and its protagonists
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10:10 - 10:30
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Tea Break
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10:30 - 11:00
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Keynote 1: Successful societal communication - challenges for the circular economy
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Habil. Harald Rau
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11:00 - 11:30
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Keynote 2: Opportunities and challenges of plastic recycling
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Max P. Ehleben
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11:30 - 12:00
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Documentary film on the REVFIN Project – highlights, objectives, outcomes
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12:00 - 13:00
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Lunch
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13:00 - 14:30
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Parallel session
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14:30 - 15:00
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Tea break
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15:00 - 16:30
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Panel discussion: policy, industry & science
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18:00 - 21:00
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Gala dinner
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March 7, 2026
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08:00 - 09:00
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Registration
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09:00 - 09:30
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Keynote: Diversity and individual producer responsibility
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Thomas Potempa
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09:30 - 10:00
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Experiences, impact and concrete on-location outcomes of the joint teaching and the train-the-trainer program
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Vietnamese program participants
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10:00 - 10:30
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From curriculum to Industry: shaping the skills of tomorrow’s workforce
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NTU; HLU; KGU
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10:30 - 11:00
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Tea Break
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11:00 - 12:00
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Project’s partner in industry: contributions, achievements, and next steps
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STP/Siam Brothers
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12:00 - 13:30
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Lunch
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13:30 - 15:00
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Parallel session
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15:00 - 15:30
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Tea break
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15:30 - 17:00
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Parallel session
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March 8, 2025: Fieldtrip for selected participants
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Conference fees
International participants/presenters: 3,000,000 VND
Vietnamese participants/presenters: 1,500,000 VND
REVFIN project partners’ participants/presenters: sponsored
Submission, abstract guidelines & contact
Submission guidelines and the conference website can be found at https://revfin.ntu.edu.vn/
For inquiries, please contact: marlispace2026@ntu.edu.vn
Tel: +84917747603 (Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngan); +84975964605 (Assoc. Prof. Nguyen The Han)