ISWA · Croatian Waste Management Association
registration openXVIII International Scientific and Professional Symposium on Waste Management
The first symposium was held in 1990 — more than 36 years of unbroken tradition. This year the programme introduces a new session devoted to crime in the waste sector.
Call for papers
Submit your abstract by 1 September 2026
We invite researchers and professionals to submit abstracts and papers. Accepted papers are published in the symposium proceedings. Participants who do not wish to publish a paper should state this when registering.
Abstract
Submit your abstract with keywords.
Full paper
Once the abstract is accepted, send the complete paper.
Registration and fee
Register your participation and pay the fee.
Publication
The paper is published in the symposium proceedings.
Our activities
Events and training
Symposia
Professional gatherings focused on the exchange of knowledge and experience among stakeholders in the waste management system.
Open →ISWA 2026
Beyond Waste
HUGO is proud to support the ISWA World Congress 2026, the leading international event dedicated to sustainable resource management, innovation and the development of the circular economy. Together we are building a future in which waste becomes a valuable resource.
About us
Croatian Waste Management Association
HUGO brings together experts, institutions and companies with the aim of developing a sustainable waste management system, sharing knowledge and promoting the principles of the circular economy in Croatia.
Our goal
Strengthening local and regional capacity through education, cooperation and the transfer of professional experience.
Why HUGO
We create a platform connecting experts, the public sector, academia and industry.
What we offer
Symposia, workshops, professional training, round tables and the exchange of the latest international experience.
Join us
Membership
Membership is open to individuals and legal entities wishing to take part in professional activities in waste management and environmental protection.
Individual membership
For professionals and individuals who wish to take an active part in the work of the association.
- Participation in conferences and symposia
- Training and professional workshops
- Access to professional publications
- ISWA and international updates
Institutional membership
For companies, institutions and organisations in the waste and environmental sector.
- Participation in projects and initiatives
- Professional advice and support
- Networking with institutions and industry
- EU and ISWA updates
Would you like to join?
For membership and further information, get in touch.
Leadership
Management Board
A professional team dedicated to developing sustainable systems, the circular economy and modern solutions for waste management.
Lana Krišto
Responsible for strategic development, international cooperation and the promotion of sustainable waste management and circular economy systems.
Danko Fundurulja
Expert in waste management systems, treatment technologies and the development of sustainable infrastructure in environmental protection and the circular economy.
Aleksandra Anić Vučinić
Academic and professional expertise in sustainable development, the circular economy, environmental protection and resource management.
Contact
Get in touch
CROATIAN WASTE
MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
Ivana Cankara 21
10000 Zagreb, Croatia
OIB: 03606065481
info@hugo.com.hr
Mob: +385 98 637 781
Mob: +385 98 983 0917
Hrvatska poštanska banka d.d.
IBAN: HR9123900011100479044
BIC/SWIFT: HPBZHR2X