Conferences

Dear esteemed colleagues,

We are pleased to share some exciting updates about the upcoming 7th Croatian Congress of Toxicology with international participation (CROTOX 2025), which will take place from 5 to 8 October, 2025, at the Valamar Padova Hotel in the beautiful town of Rab, Croatia.

Updates and important information:

• Updated Congress Program:
  Visit our official website to explore the newly updated congress program:
  https://crotox2025.htd.hr/
• Official CROTOX Bus Transfer:
  A dedicated CROTOX bus will be organized for participants, covering the Zagreb–Rab–Zagreb route.
  The bus is scheduled to depart from Zagreb on the morning of October 5 and return from Rab after the congress concludes on October 8.
  Seats are limited, so if you are interested, please contact us as soon as possible.
• Young Scientists’ Award:
  Young researchers can apply for fellowships covering early registration and accommodation costs until June 20, 2025.
• Registration Fees:
• EUR 350—Early bird (until September 1, 2025)
• EUR 320—Members of the Croatian Society of Toxicology
• EUR 200—PhD students
• Abstract Submission:
  Abstract submission is still open for both oral and poster presentations. The submission guidelines are available on the congress website (Deadline: July 18).
• Generous Sponsors and Awards:
  Thanks to our sponsors — INEL, Altium, Shimadzu, and Ru-ve — CROTOX 2025 will grant valuable awards for outstanding contributions.
  Additionally, the journal SCUBAlife, specializing in diving and marine sciences, will sponsor a special award for the best work in aquatic (marine) toxicology. The prize is an annual subscription to SCUBAlife.

For any questions or assistance, please feel free to contact us at crotox2025@imi.hr.

We warmly invite you to join us for CROTOX 2025—a platform for cutting-edge science and collaboration, set against the stunning backdrop of the Adriatic.

We look forward to welcoming you in Rab!

https://crotox2025.htd.hr/

We are delighted to invite scientists, researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and environmental advocates to Dioxin2025, the 45th International Symposium on Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs), which will be held from 1–6 November 2025 at the Titanic Deluxe Golf Resort Belek in Antalya, Türkiye.
Event Name: The 45th International Symposium on Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) (Dioxin2025)
Venue: Titanic Deluxe Golf Belek Hotel & Convention Center
Dates: 1–6 November 2025
Website: www.dioxin2025.org
E-mail: dioxin2025@thorevents.com

Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 June 2025 (poster submissions will be accepted up until 30 July 2025 as late submissions)
Conference Dates: 1–6 November 2025
Early Bird Registration Deadline: 31 July 2025

https://www.dioxin2025.org/

Pollutants—whether inorganic or organic, ionic or neutral—bear the unmistakable signature of human activity. They are a silent threat, a slow-moving death that erodes life on Earth. These contaminants do not just poison ecosystems; they endanger our children, our communities, and our future. Faced with this reality, one must ask the following question, which becomes more difficult to answer with each passing year: does life on Earth still have a chance?

In several regions around the globe, pollution has reached such extreme levels that life has become severely compromised. A recent global study revealed a sobering reality: between 14% and 17% of the world’s cropland is contaminated with toxic heavy metals. It is estimated that nearly 0.9 to 1.4 billion people live in areas facing significant environmental and public health hazards due to pollution (Hou et al., Science, 388, 316–321, 2025).

Elements such as arsenic, cadmium, cobalt, chromium, copper, nickel, and lead have been detected across hundred of thousands of sampling points from almost one thousand five hundred regions, revealing a widespread and deeply rooted problem. These heavy metals persist in the environment, infiltrating water sources, accumulating in crops, and entering the food chain, posing severe risks to both human health and biodiversity.

The chronic exposure to such toxic ions and molecules is associated with numerous health issues, including neurological damage, developmental delays in children, kidney dysfunction, and increased risks of cancer. Additionally, ecosystems are crumbling under this toxic burden—soil degradation, the loss of microbial diversity, and a decline in aquatic life are just a few of the consequences that have been observed. Other emerging contaminants such as micro- and nanoplastics, comestics, pharmaceuticals, antibiotics, have been discovered in critically high concentrations.

And so the question remains urgent: are we steering our planet toward collapse?

This critical issue will be addressed at the 6th Edition of the International Conference on Pollutant Toxic Ions and Molecules (PTIM2025), taking place in November 2025 in Costa de Caparica, Portugal. This conference will bring together researchers, policymakers, and innovators to explore solutions and deepen our understanding of the complex interplay between pollution, environment, and health.

Come and participate. More information can be found via the following link: www.ptim2025.com
Contacts: Prof Carlos Lodeiro: clodeiro.ptim2025@bioscopegroup.org

www.ptim2025.com