A number of extensions, new model concepts, and calibration approaches have been developed in the last decades by different research groups and companies. The main objective of the conference is bringing together these different “schools” and approaches with the aim of consensus building and clarification of differences on topics where discussion has matured.

The process of consensus building is supported by inviting targeted people from research, consulting companies, equipment suppliers and wastewater treatment plants.  The goal of coming to a consensus on a number of issues and defining “Good Modelling Practice” is only possible by bringing together a small motivated group of people active in wastewater treatment modelling. The organizers will therefore limit the number of participants to 100 persons.

The widespread use of wastewater treatment models depends on the development of widely accepted standards and procedures. The organizers hope this conference will contribute to the further development of “Good Modelling Practice” in this field.

The seminar will start on Sunday with five parallel workshops which will prepare the ground for consensus building on topics selected by the scientific committee. On Monday afternoon, there is another opportunity for a break-out session into smaller groups. All workshops and break-out sessions will report their results to the plenary session.