PERSITOX 2026 – 20th Anniversary Conference
International Symposium on Persistent Toxic Substances (PTS)
November 2–4, 2026 • Scandic Hotel Havet, Bodø, Norway
Registration and information: www.persitox.com
Abstract submission deadline: September 1st, 2026
Confirmation of acceptance: September 15th, 2026
Early registration deadline: September 30th, 2026
Registration Fees
Early bird (by 30 Sep): 3 500 NOK Full registration (late): 4 500 NOK
PhD Student: 2 500 NOK Msc Student: 1500 NOK
Accompanying person: 1500 NOK Day pass: 1 500 NOK
About the Conference Series
For two decades, the PTS Conference Series has served as a leading global forum for advancing scientific understanding of Persistent Toxic Substances (PTS)—chemicals known for their environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, and long-term risks to ecosystems and human health. Founded by the International Joint Research Center for Persistent Toxic Substances (IJRC‑PTS), the series brings together researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders from around the world.
Focus of the 2026 Anniversary Conference
• Arctic pollution and long‑range contaminant transport
• Environmental distribution and fate of PTS
• Toxicological and ecological impacts in sensitive regions
• Risk assessment and management strategies
• New linkages between the Atlantic - and Pacific Arctic
Why Attend?
• High‑level plenary speakers and thematic parallel sessions
• Poster presentations and networking opportunities
• A unique venue at the FRAM Centre, a leading hub for Arctic environmental research
• Participation from global experts, early‑career scientists, and decision‑makers
National Organization committee (NOC)
Roland Kallenborn (NMBU/NordU, Norway)
Geir W. Gabrielsen (NPI, Norway)
Vladimir Nikiforov (NILU, Norway)
Leiv K. Sydnes (UiB, Norway)
International contact points
Yifan Li (DMU, Dalian, PRC)
Zifeng Zhang (HIT, Harbin, PRC)
Scientific committee
REN Nanqi (Harbin Institute of Technology）
YU Gang (Beijing Normal University)
Jacob de BOER（Vrie University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands)
Roland Kallenborn (Norwegian University for Life Science, Norway)
LI Yi-Fa（IJRC-PTS-NA, Canada）