We cordially welcome all participants to the 18^th IWA World Conference on Anaerobic Digestion (IWA AD18) in Istanbul, Türkiye, on June 2-6, 2024. IWA AD18 Conference is one of the most important international events on anaerobic technologies, where the latest developments and innovations in the field of anaerobic technologies will be discussed.

Anaerobic technology is widely used as a low-cost method for waste treatment, and has gone beyond a strategy of wastewater treatment to an integrated method of waste-to-resource recovery. We seriously consider that improving anaerobic technology is crucial to create a more sustainable planet. The theme we have adopted “bridging waste to value through anaerobic digestion” is a direct reflection to emphasize the role of anaerobic digestion in sustainability.

IWA AD18 Conference aims to bring together leading academicians, scientists, engineers, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, representatives of the public and private sectors, and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research findings on all aspects of anaerobic digestion. We would like to give you a great opportunity where you can talk and share knowledge, gain inspiration, and showcase skills. We also expect that IWA AD18 Conference will provide a substantial base to shape the AD roadmap in the future.

We sincerely hope you enjoy the conference and have a fantastic time during your stay in Istanbul, Türkiye.