This event is more than a conference - it’s a call to action. Over two days, you’ll connect with local and regional leaders, practitioners, researchers, and NGOs to:

• Keynotes & Expert Insights: Learn about Turku’s climate goals and circular economy pilots, and the latest research on plastic pollution in the Baltic Sea region, including contributions from HELCOM and the Alfred Wegener Institute.
• Project Results & Municipal Solutions: Discover findings from the BALTIPLAST project and related initiatives, with a focus on strategies and tools ready for municipal uptake, and microplastic research presented by STEAM Turku students.
• Panel Discussions: Engage with experts from cities across the region in discussions on results, lessons learned, and practical applications - with representatives from Helsinki, Tallinn, Västerås, Valmiera, and Daugavpils.
• Interactive Sessions: Participate in community engagement snapshots, a Finnish language moment, and table talks designed to foster new partnerships and knowledge exchange.
• Multi-Level Impact: Join panel discussions on the impact of plastic reduction efforts in schools, households, and businesses.
• Platform for Change: Get hands-on with digital platforms and capacity-building tools to strengthen your organization’s ability to tackle plastic pollution.
• Site Visits: Choose one unforgettable experience - visit the Topinoja Waste Management Centre, explore water management solutions in the botanical garden, relax in a traditional sauna and swim in the Baltic Sea, or challenge yourself in the “Escape the Plastic Crisis!” escape room.

• Registration to the conference (deadline: 17 November 2025)
• Hotel Quota (Accommodation at the same hotel as the conference venue)
• Practicalities

Be part of the Baltic quest for plastic reduction - register now and help shape a more sustainable future!