EPNOE 2025 is approaching – world‑leading research to Sundsvall
Preparations for EPNOE 2025 are in full swing. Nearly 300 submitted abstracts from over 25 countries in the field of cellulose and biopolymer research show that there is great interest – and the contributions reflect both the breadth and the cutting edge of the field.
Mid Sweden University's FSCN Research Center has been entrusted with arranging the major conference on August 25 to 28, which is of great importance for research in the field of cellulose and polymers. EPNOE 2025 will be held in central Sundsvall and is expected to bring together around 400 researchers from all over the world.
"It means a lot to see that so many prominent researchers want to contribute with the latest in research. We have participants from large parts of the world – Asia, South America, North America and Europe – which shows the global importance of the conference," says Magnus Norgren, Professor of Chemical Engineering at Mid Sweden University and Chair of EPNOE 2025.
Five thematic tracks
Right now, the work of reviewing abstracts in the conference's scientific committee is underway. The results of the review process are expected to be ready in mid-May, when it will also be official which researchers will give oral presentations during the conference.
"We have room for 194 presentations, of which about 20 are keynote speakers and invited speakers as well as eight plenary speakers. There will be an incredible amount of research that will be disseminated during these days," says Magnus Norgren.
The conference program is divided into five thematic tracks, where the area "Materials and Engineering" is particularly rich in contributions. But also the tracks "Chemistry", "Biology and Physics", "Food and Nutrition", and "Biomedical and Wellbeing Applications" have attracted high-quality abstracts.
"It's really a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in cellulose and bio-based materials. You get an overview of the very latest in research and also the chance to network with research colleagues and companies from all over the world," says Magnus Norgren.