When?
PiE 2027 will take place in the fall of 2027.
Who?
PiE 2027 is co-organized by Sequoia Scientific, Inc., and LOV, France.
Where?
PiE 2027 will be held in Villefranche-sur-Mer, France.
Who Should Attend PiE?
PiE brings together some of the world’s experts in measuring and monitoring particles in water. The presentations are not limited to specific technology or field of study. Anybody interested in measuring, monitoring, modeling or managing particles in oceans, rivers, lakes, storm water, streams and ice may attend: Researchers, students, environmental officials, government employees, and monitoring agencies should attend the meeting. Broadly, examples of topics of interest are:
- Marine and hydrological sediment transport
- Biological studies
- Maintenance and Contaminated-Sediment Dredging
- River and Reservoir sedimentation
- Particle Measurement technologies
- Optics/Acoustics of Particles and Flocs
- Marine Optics & Remote Sensing
Keynote Speakers
TBC
Cost
For PiE 2027, the following fees will apply:
Attendees: EUR TBC per person.
Spouses: EUR TBC (includes icebreaker, excursion & tour, conference dinner)
Exhibitors: EUR TBC. Includes one attendee. Additional booth personnel will have to register as regular attendees.
Target Dates
Abstract deadline: TBC
Download the abstract guidelines HERE, then submit YOUR extended abstract (8 pages max) – Link to be provided!
Abstract Acceptance Notification will be sent no later than TBC.
Registration deadline: TBC.
Tentative Program
Day 0
Icebreaker in the evening.
Day 1
Full conference day, dinner on your own.
Day 2
1/2 conference day, afternoon science excursion, conference dinner in Villefranche-sur-Mer w/ presentation of the Eva and Yogi Agrawal Award.
Day 3
1/2 conference day, lunch, departure.
Exhibits:
Limited space will be available for up to five companies interested in exhibiting their equipment (tabletop displays). Exhibitor rates will be EUR TBC. This covers a table, a chair, and one 220V AC power outlet. Contact Sequoia for more information about exhibiting at PiE 2027!
Accommodation
TBC
Organizing Committee
PiE 2027 is organized by Dr. Ole Mikkelsen (Sequoia), and Dr. David Doxaran (LOV).
FAQ
- Will there be a virtual component to PiE 2027?
- No. PiE 2027 will be an in-person event only
- Will I get assigned a poster or an oral presentation?
- Depending on the number of abstracts received, the organizers reserve the right to assign some presenters to poster presentations, to short (3-5 minute) oral presentations or to more ‘standard’ 10-15 minute oral presentations. You will be notified upon abstract acceptance.
- When will the website have more updates?
- No later than fall 2026.