Air Quality in the 21st Century

Building on the success of last year's conference, this event will present an update on a range of relevant topics providing a broad and up-to-date survey of the measurement, regulatory and scientific issues affecting air quality. 

The conference will be held in collaboration with DEFRA’s Air Quality Expert Group (AQEG), with presentations and discussion focused on the group’s ongoing work on airports, amines and carbon capture, as well as air pollution from wildfires.

Keynote Speakers

Nicola Carslaw (University of York)

Stephen Holgate (University of Southampton)

Abstract submission

Instructions on abstract submission can be found in the abstract template in the “Downloads” section. Please submit your abstracts by the deadline (Monday 19 Oct 2026). Abstracts will undergo review by the Organising Committee: some will be offered a slot for an oral presentation, while the others will be invited to present a poster. Abstract authors will be notified of the decision by Mon 2 November.

Registration fees

Full rate: £100 (RSC members: £95)

Student rate: £60 (RSC members: £55)

Early bird full rate: £85 (RSC members: £80)

Early bird student rate: £50 (RSC members: £45)

Discounts are available for retired and unwaged delegates. Please contact us at [email protected] to find out more.

Remote attendance

If you are based overseas and would like to attend the event remotely, please contact the committe at [email protected]