4th European Sample Preparation Conference - 3rd Green and Sustainable Analytical Chemistry Conference (EuSP 2026 | GSAC 2026)

We are pleased to announce the 4th European Sample Preparation (EuSP2026) and the 3rd Green and Sustainable Analytical Chemistry (GSAC2026) conferences, to be held simultaneously in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, form 13th to 16th October 2026. The two events are supported by EuChemS-DAC and EuChemS-DaC Sample Preparation Study Group and Network.

Following the success of the previous editions, the aim of the EuSP and GSAC conferences is to bring together leading experts to discuss the latest developments in the growing fields of sample preparation and green analytical chemistry. The programs of the joint events will display innovative research, cutting-edge technology, as well as new products and techniques for a broad range of analytical areas and applications.

The conferences will take place in Santiago de Compostela’s historic center and on its university campus, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its iconic cathedral and rich pilgrimage tradition. Surrounded by medieval streets and vibrant culture, this setting provides the perfect backdrop for collaboration, the exchange of ideas, and innovation; an unforgettable experience both professionally and culturally.

On behalf of the organizing committe,

Prof. Maria Llompart, Dr. Maria Celeiro and Dr. Thierry Dagnac (Chair and Co-Chairs EuSP2026 | GSAC2026)

Prof. Elefteria (Elia) Psillakis (Honorary Chair)

KEY DATES FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

• Abstract Submission Opens: 2 March 2026
• Abstract Deadline for Oral Presentations: 15 May 2026
• Abstract Deadline for Poster Presentations: 1 June 2026

KEY DATES FOR REGISTRATION

• Registration Opens: 2 March 2026
• Deadline for Early-Bird Registration Fees: 10 June 2026

Topics

For the 4th European Sample Preparation Conference (EuSP2026), we solicit original contributions in the following topic areas:

• Fundamentals of sample preparation
• New extraction solvents and materials with improved and tailored properties
• New extraction techologies
• Green sample preparation
• Bioanalysis and in-vivo analysis
• Commercial developments and markets
• Microfluidics/Lab-on-a-chip
• New strategies in omics
• Sample preparation for on-site analysis
• Environmental analysis
• Food control and analysis
• Food safety, traceability and authenticity
• Natural products and fragrance analysis
• Microplastic analysis
• Pesticide and organic contaminant analysis
• Metal and metalloid analysis
• Forensic analysis
• Biopharmaceuticals
• Industrial applications

For the 3rd Green and Sustainable Analytical Chemistry Conference (GSAC2026), we solicit original contributions in the following topic areas:

• New solvents and materials enabling improved greeners processes
• Green chromatography and related techniques
• Green sample preparation
• New technologies and methods to replace existing hazardous ones
• Sensors, on-site and real time analysis
• Direct analytical techniques
• Miniaturization
• New sustainable technologies optimizing resource efficiency and waste generation
• Open-source software and hardware for analysis
• Green analytical chemistry applications
• Commercial breakthrough developments
• Greenness evaluation
• Green and practicability analytical chemistry metrics
• Green and sustainable analytical chemistry in education

Registration fees

Early-Bird (from 2 March 2026)

• Professionals
  • Regular*: 540 €
  • Full**: 620 €
• Students***    
  • Regular*: 290 €
  • Full**: 370 €
• One-day ticket: 270 €
• Accompanying people (Includes social events, also Gala Dinner): 160 € 

Late registration (from 10 June 2026)

• Professionals
  • Regular*: 640 €
  • Full**: 720 €
• Students***    
  • Regular*: 350 €
  • Full**: 430 €
• One-day ticket: 320 €
• Accompanying people (Includes social events, also Gala Dinner): 190 € 

*Regular registration includes: admission to all sessions, poster displays, and exhibitions of EuSP2026 and GSAC2026; tea, coffee, light snacks during breaks and social events excluding the Gala Dinner; electronic book of abstracts and congress material.

**Full  registration additionally includes one ticket for the Gala Dinner

*** Students: In order for this registration rate to be accepted, after you register, please send us an email to [email protected] with your proof of current full-time graduate or undergraduate student status at an academic institution, NOT applicable for Post Docs.

Abstract Submission

• Abstract Submission Opens: 2 March 2026
• Abstract Deadline for Oral Presentations: 15 May 2026
• Abstract Deadline for Poster Presentations: 1 June 2026

Program

PLENARY SPEAKERS

Title: Greenness and Sustainability in Analytical Chemistry: From Concepts to Practice

• Elia Psillakis (Technical University of Crete, Greece)

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Title: Electromembrane Extraction: Green Micro-scale Sample Preparation Driven by Chemistry and Electricity

• Stig Pedersen-Bjergaard (University of Oslo, Norway)

Title: Semi-quantitative determination of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds identified in environmental samples using solid-phase microextraction

• Bulat Kenessov (Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan)

Title: Do we need new greenness assessment tools?

• Marek Tobiszewski (Gdańsk University of Technology, Poland)

Title: Imprinted polymer for the selective extraction of target ions and molecules from complex samples

• Valérie Pichon (Sorbonne University, France)

Title: Solventless Microextraction Techniques for Water Analysis

• Torsten C. Schmidt (University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany)

Title: From Conventional to Sustainable: Practical Strategies for Improving Natural Product Sample Preparation

• Cecilia Cagliero (University of Turin, Italy)

Title: Liquid phase microextraction - capillary electrophoresis for the direct analyses of clinical samples

• Pavel Kubáň (Czech Academy of Sciences, Czech Republic)

Title: soon to be announced

• Soledad Cárdenas (University of Córdoba, Spain)

Title: soon to be announced

• Lorena Vidal (University of Alicante, Spain)

Title: Opportunities and Challenges Towards Sustainable Sample Preparation: Online and In Situ Analytical Strategies

• Yolanda Moliner (University of Valencia, Spain)

Venue

The conferences will take place in Santiago de Compostela’s historic center and on its university campus, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its iconic cathedral and rich pilgrimage tradition. Surrounded by medieval streets and vibrant culture, this setting provides the perfect backdrop for collaboration, the exchange of ideas, and innovation; an unforgettable experience both professionally and culturally.

Sponsors

Diamond Sponsor

• PerkinElmer

Gold sponsor

• Milestone

more sponsors will be announced soon...