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PEMA

Professional Environmental Management Association

PEMA Annual Remediation Seminar
Call for Abstracts
The Professional Environmental Management Association (PEMA) announces a call for abstracts for the 2026 Annual Remediation Seminar. 
 
The deadline for abstract submission is
Monday, August 31, 2026
Please email your abstract to PEMA pemaexecdir@gmail.com.

 PEMA Abstract Guidance
 

Purpose of PEMA Remediation Seminar Event
The PEMA Remediation Seminar Event provides a platform for participants to share insights on good environmental practices, emerging innovative remediation projects, and topical issues in the field of remediation for all media (air, soil, and water).

Abstract Submission Guidelines

To be considered, submissions should outline the initiative, practice, or issue being showcased and its relevance to environmental remediation. Abstracts must be well-written, clear, and concise. Submissions with a pronounced commercial or marketing tone will not be accepted.

Submission Details

  • Length: 150-200 words

  • Content: Abstracts should address the background/context, initiative/practice, methods of evaluative data collection and analysis, evidence of effectiveness, and themes addressed.

  • Structure:

    • Title

    • Author(s)

    • Discussion/Results/Evaluation

    • Conclusions/Implications

Review Criteria

Abstracts will be reviewed by the Seminar Committee based on the following criteria:

  • Alignment with conference sub-themes

  • Adherence to the required submission structure

  • Originality of the practice/research/topic

  • Contribution to new knowledge in environmental remediation

Presentation Details:

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Presenters will be allocated 25 minutes, including Q&A time. Suggested presentation structure:

  • Title

  • Author(s)

  • Affiliation

  • Keywords

  • Background/Context

  • Overview

  • Methods/Approach

  • Results/Discussion/Evaluation

  • Conclusions/Implications

  • Key References

Remediation Seminar

 

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

The Grand, Long Beach, CA

Be at the forefront of innovative environmental management solutions!

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This year’s seminar brings together industry leaders and innovators to share the latest solutions in remediation—including cutting-edge PFAS treatment technologies and site cleanup strategies.

Keynote Spotlight: TMaryam Tasnif-Abbasi, the Brownfield Development Manager for the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)

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Registration includes breakfast, lunch, and networking happy hour.

Publication:

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Accepted abstracts will be published in the Seminar Program and available to all attendees. Presentation slides will be shared with attendees upon request and with the presenters' permission.

Abstract Submission Deadline: Monday, August 31,2026

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