The Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA), in collaboration with the Air Quality & Odor Control community of the Water Environment Federation (WEF), has announced the 2027 FWEA Air Quality and Odor Control Global Conference, which will take place from March 8 to 10, 2027 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Orlando, Florida.

    The event will bring together professionals from around the world involved in odor management and air pollutant control, with the aim of sharing experiences, technical solutions, and innovative approaches for controlling odor and air emissions. The technical program will include oral presentations, interactive discussions, technology exhibits, and networking opportunities.

   The 2026 Odor Conference in Bloomington, Minnesota, brought together a lively community of practitioners, researchers, and industry partners for a week of focused technical sessions, practical case studies, and productive networking. Over 160 attendees enjoyed wonderful weather while exploring advances in odor science, monitoring, modeling, policy, and control.

   The opening keynote was delivered by Susan Schiffman, Adjunct Professor in the Lampe Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of North Carolina/North Carolina State University (UNC/NCSU). Susan has published at least 185 papers on the topic. Her earliest odor-related publication is likely this one from 1974 ("Physicochemical Correlates of Olfactory Quality" in Science), meaning she has been working in the field for over 52 years.