The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) has recently published the provisional program for its second specialty Odor Management Conference: Principles, Policy, and Public Impacts. Scheduled for May 12-14, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, the event builds on the success of the 2024 Toronto conference and covers key topics like odor science, chemical forensics, field assessments, electronic sensing, sampling methods, policy, modeling, controls, mitigation, community impacts, and best practices.
This conference promises new insights into odor management from global experts. Read on for details on webinars, tours, and sessions that could expand your odor knowledge.
Susan Schiffman, Adjunct Professor in Biomedical Engineering at UNC/NCSU, and a very well-known odor expert, will be delivering the opening keynote at this conference. With over 375 articles on chemical senses, her work spans sensory, clinical, molecular, and environmental olfactory studies. She is co-editor of the Handbook of Machine Olfaction: Electronic Nose Technology. She is also the Working Group Chair of the new IEEE P2520.2.2 Standard on Landfill Odor Monitoring Devices and Systems.
A dedicated webinar titled "Odor Measurements: Let Us Count the Ways" kicks off the events on March 19, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm ET. It equips attendees with tools for atmospheric odor assessment using various techniques and guides the design of effective measurement programs. Registering with the conference offers savings.
On May 11, 2026, at 12:00 pm CT, participants can join a tour of the Metropolitan Council’s Regional Maintenance Facility and Seneca Water Resource Recovery Facility. This hands-on experience highlights real-world odor management in action. Pre-registration is required by April 15.
Sessions are organized into two tracks addressing Odor Management Policy and practical applications. Topics span from electronic sensors for continuous monitoring to wastewater treatment processes and collection systems. This structure ensures comprehensive coverage for diverse professionals.
Highlights include Odor Control System Optimization, Policy and Community, Regulations, Ambient Odor Assessment, Laboratory Analysis (Odor Panel/Chemical), Odor Dispersion Modeling, and Innovative Control Technologies. Agricultural odor management and community perceptions round out the agenda. These sessions foster innovation in the field.
Sponsors like Syft Technologies support the event, with new packages offering tabletop displays to showcase products and expand business networks. This is ideal for companies in odor control to connect with industry leaders. Contact details are available on the A&WMA site.
Early registration is encouraged via the A&WMA website, with members enjoying discounts on this and future events, plus access to journals and local sections. Non-members can join to maximize benefits. Full details and the provisional program PDF are ready for download.
Bringing together regulators, consultants, academics, and industry pros, the conference emphasizes international perspectives and networking via receptions and exhibitions. It addresses the intersection of science, policy, and public health in odor management. Plan your trip to Bloomington today for actionable takeaways.
Download the provisional program here.
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