About the Conference

The Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association (NEWMOA), in collaboration with the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) and the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM), is excited to announce our third biennial science conference on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This three-day event will take place from April 14-16, 2026, at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts.

The conference aims to:

  • Provide a platform to ensure that local, state, and federal actions addressing PFAS contamination are informed by the most current and reliable scientific research.
  • Foster networking and information-sharing among key stakeholders engaged in PFAS-related work.
  • Identify critical gaps in science and policy to guide future research and initiatives.

The program will feature a plenary session, concurrent breakout sessions, poster presentations, and an exhibit area. Networking opportunities will be abundant during scheduled breaks, and a reception will be held on the evening of the first day to encourage collaboration and dialogue.

We expect 600 – 700 attendees, including:

  • Local, state, and federal government officials
  • Academic researchers and students
  • Consultants and vendors
  • Representatives from companies that use, make or sell PFAS-containing products
  • Non-governmental and environmental organizations

Registration Fees

PRIVATE SECTOR


Attendee:

     3 Days: $700
     Tuesday Only: $400
     Wednesday Only: $350

     Thursday Only: $350


Presenter/Moderator:

     3 Days: $500
     Tuesday Only: $300
     Wednesday Only: $250

     Thursday Only: $250

GOVERNMENT / NON-PROFIT / ACADEMIC


Attendee:

     3 Days: $300
     Tuesday Only: $200
     Wednesday Only: $150

     Thursday Only: $150


Presenter/Moderator:

     3 Days: $200
     Tuesday Only: $125
     Wednesday Only: $75

     Thursday Only: $75

Our Conference Sponsors

Porewater Solutions

Porewater Solutions

Porewater Solutions (PWS) provides industry-leading services for PFAS, modeling, visualization, DNAPL, and litigation forensics. PWS develops PFAS modeling, visualization and e-learning products including Visual PFAS (www.VisualPFAS.com). PWS is currently involved in a number of SERDP and ESTCP projects related to PFAS remediation and training.

Waters Corporation

Waters Corporation

Waters is a leader in developing analytical solutions using chromatography and mass spectrometry technologies.  Waters workflow solutions integrate sample preparation, consumables, analytical instrumentation and data management software to enable laboratories to identify and quantify diverse chemical compounds to help ensure public safety.

Eurofins

Eurofins

Eurofins brings 25 yrs of unmatched technical expertise, providing high-quality and innovative solutions to PFAS testing. As the only lab reporting >100 PFAS, we deliver the nation's most comprehensive capabilities with unparalleled capacity. Eurofins is your trusted partner for navigating complex PFAS regulations and delivering defensible data.

Weston Solutions

 Weston Solutions

Weston Solutions, Inc. is a mid-size, 100% employee-owned national environmental and infrastructure services firm serving government, industrial, and commercial clients. Our team is committed to providing ultimate safety and value for our clients and driven to be the most effective, efficient service provider in our target markets.

GeoEngineers

GeoEngineers

GeoEngineers Inc. is an employee-owned engineering and earth science consulting firm that cares about the important stuff. GeoEngineers was founded with a passion for building community, caring for people and personal ownership.  We offer cutting-edge services in a down-to-earth package that will always put people first.

Pace Analytical Services

Pace Analytical Services

Pace® Analytical Services is a nationwide network of environmental laboratory analytical facilities with testing expertise in PFAS, Sediment & Tissue, Air, Petroleum, and regulatory compliance and site remediation services for testing of soil, groundwater, surface water, drinking water, wastewater, and air sample media.

REGENESIS

REGENESIS

REGENESIS is an expert provider of cost-effective in-situ soil and groundwater remediation products. Offering the only patented, proven in-situ PFAS groundwater treatment at the lowest total cost-to-closure. REGENESIS leads the industry in effective groundwater and source treatment to eliminate PFAS compounds and other emerging contaminants.

Aclarity

Aclarity

Aclarity is a pioneer in PFAS destruction featuring electrochemical oxidation technology. Launching from UMass Amherst in 2017, Aclarity has destroyed PFAS in concentrated landfill leachate, groundwater, and industrial effluents. We are applications specialists, project managers, and site operators.

Arcadis

Arcadis

Arcadis is a leading global partner, delivering transformative projects with businesses, cities and industries. With 36,000 people in more than 30 countries, we bring together the best minds from around the world to deliver intelligent products and solutions across the environment, energy, water, buildings, transport and infrastructure sectors.

Alliance Technical Group

Alliance Technical Group

Alliance is a premier environmental services & solutions company dedicated to helping our clients achieve their environmental goals and mitigate the risks associated with regulatory changes. Alliance specializes in Environmental Compliance, On-site Testing & Monitoring, and Laboratory Testing & Analysis.

CEM Corporation

CEM Corporation

CEM Corporation has manufactured analytical instrumentation since 1978, bringing innovative solutions to major corporations and research centers. Their sample preparation solutions, including solvent extraction for PFAS, deliver speed, simplicity, and automation, adapting to changing laboratory needs. CEM’s global network supports labs worldwide.

Fluid Management Systems

Fluid Management Systems

Founded in 1985, Fluid Management Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and supports analytical instruments used by scientists to perform extraction, cleanup, fractionation and concentration of samples prior to chemical analysis.

MACHERY-NAGEL

MACHERY-NAGEL

MACHEREY-NAGEL provides optimal and reliable solutions for your lab work in sample preparation, method development, and routine analysis. Our chromatography product line ranges include SPE, sample filtration, vials & caps, Flash, TLC, GC, and HPLC/UHPLC. Our HPLC brands include the long established NUCLEOSIL, and the next-gen NUCLEODUR phases.

PFAS Laboratories

PFAS Laboratories

PFAS Laboratories specializes in testing for PFAS Contamination in all matrixes including soil, water, landfill leachates, sludges, effluents, agricultural samples, plant and animal tissues and products such as plastics, textiles, paper, and food wrapping.

PromoChrom Technologies

PromoChrom Technologies

PromoChrom Technologies delivers automated SPE solutions engineered for efficiency, reliability, and PFAS-intensive workflows. Our patented multi-channel valve enables true parallel processing of up to 8 samples without complex solenoid assemblies, offering compact, dependable automation backed by strong service and support.

Stone Environmental

Stone Environmental

Stone Environmental, Inc. (Stone) is a small, 100% employee-owned environmental science and engineering firm located in Montpelier, Vermont. Founded in 1992, our mission is to provide tools, information, and analyses to help our clients solve complex environmental challenges with integrity, expertise, and innovation.

U.S. Environmental Rental Corp.

U.S. Environmental Rental Corp.

U.S. Environmental Rental Corp is a leader in our industry for providing Rentals, Sales, and Service of Environmental Equipment for monitoring the air water and soil along with providing safety supplies and consumables. Our tag line is “The Best Rental Experience Possible.”