European Detergents Conference (EDC)
The EDC presents various aspects of detergent technology. Besides detergents, the EDC comprises the use of surfactants in personal care as well as institutional and industrial cleaning.
Content & Focus
The European Detergents Conference (EDC) is the annual meeting of the GDCh Division of Detergent Chemistry. It takes place alongside the SEPAWA® CONGRESS.
At the EDC, renowned specialists from academia and industry present their latest findings and research results in the form of poster and oral presentations. During the event, the division holds its annual award ceremony (Award of the Division, Young Scientists Awards) and up to four poster awards are conferred for the best poster contributions.
In 2021, the EDC focuses on „Polymers and Surfactants in Detergents and Cleaning Agents – Effects, Benefits, and Applications “. We will discuss the role of natural and synthetic ingredients in detergents and cleaners, as well as their production and modification and aspects of sustainability and environmental friendliness.
At this time, we are in the process of establishing the final program.
The full program will be online mid-June.
Poster Exhibition
In conjunction with the SEPAWA® CONGRESS, the GDCh Division of Detergent Chemistry organizes a scientific poster session. The best EDC posters are awarded with one of up to four poster awards.
When & Where?
Wednesday to Friday, 13.–15. October 2021 during the opening times in Room 8
Call for Papers closed?
After the closing of the paper submission system on 23. March 2021, you can still submit poster presentations until 11. July 2021. Late comers might be accepted until 1. September 2021 (possibly without being included in the conference program).
Guidelines for poster submission by email
- English and German language titel: 15 words each
- English and German language abstract with some 300 words. No references. No graphics)
- Format: DOCX (no PDFs)
Awards
Annually, the GDCh Division of Detergent Chemistry awards a “Förderpreis” each for an excellent bachelor, masters, and PhD thesis with special focus on the development of detergents and cleaners – provided qualified suggestions have been submitted.
Award Ceremony
Wednesday, 13. October 2021 15:00 – 15:30 hrs in room 11
Nominations and applications can be submitted until: 16. May 2021
Registration
The registration opens approx. beginning of July.
| Day Ticket: Wednesday (virtual & live) | 130 € for member 180 € for non-member |
| 3 Day Ticket (virtual & live) | 225 € for member 275 € for non-member |
| Virtual Ticket (online only) | 225 € for member 275 € for non-member |
| Retirees | 50 € |
| Press & Students | 0 €only on presentation of a valid press or student pass |
All ticket prices are tax-free services according to §4 Nr. 22a UStG.
WHO IS BEHIND THE EDC?
GDCh Division of Detergent Chemistry
The aim of the Division of Detergent Chemistry of the German Chemical Society is to create a forum of interested persons from industry, governmental agencies, universities, research institutes, and media in which discussions about all technical questions with respect to detergents can be held openly and constructively. The focus is hereby on scientifically oriented declarations about the sustainable use of detergents for human beings in their environment. Another important aspect of the Division’s work is the support of young scientists.
German Chemical Society (GDCh)
Numbering some 30,000 members from academia, industry and the professions, the GDCh represents a large and socially important community of experts. The organization’s 150-year history, global network and high scientific and social standards form the foundation for future-oriented activities in pursuit of a world that can sustain human life at a level worth the living. Chemistry needs to receive due recognition and support. It is our ambition that chemistry gets better understood and appreciated and is given room to unfold its full potential in all of its variety.
With this aim in mind:
- We promote scientific work, research and teaching.
- We support the formation of networks,
- We seek intensive and constructive dialogue with the general public
- We bring our expertise actively and continually into the academic world, the sciences, the political sphere and society
- We act independently, consistently and sustainably for the benefit of society, constantly mindful of the needs of coming generations.