Friendly reminder
This is a friendly reminder that abstract submissions for oral presentations and early bird registrations close on March 31st, 2025.
Take the chance to contribute to the symposium!
By submitting an abstract, you have the possibility to share your research and insights, potentially sparking new collaborations. This symposium offers a platform for knowledge exchange and professional growth and you don't want to miss this opportunity to be a part of it.
Visit our website to submit your abstract and register today. We look forward to welcoming you!
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Abstract Submission Deadlines:
- 31 March 2025 for oral presentation
- 30 May 2025 for poster presentation
For abstract submission and guidelines, please visit our website.
Registration deadlines:
Three levels of registration fees based on when you register for the symposium is offered:
- Early Bird Registration - register by 31 March 2025
- Normal Registration - register between 1 April and 31 August 2025
- Late Registration - register between 1 September and 12 September 2025
We encourage you to take advantage of the Early Bird registration fee to save on costs!
For more details, submit abstract and to register, please visit our website at www.cbrnesymposium.se.
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As we gear up for our upcoming symposium, we are excited to introduce our distinguished invited speakers. These experts will bring their unique perspectives and cutting-edge insights to the event, enriching our discussions and inspiring attendees.
In this newsletter, we are pleased to introduce keynote speaker Dr. Chris Timperley and featured session speakers Dr. Sarah Clapham and Dr Peter Hotchkiss. Stay tuned for our next newsletter, where we will present more speakers who will contribute to this exciting event!
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Dr. Chris Timperly
Dr. Chris Timperley is a Fellow for Chemistry at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), Porton Down, UK. He is a synthetic organic chemist dedicated to research to solve problems in chemical defence to support the goal of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to realise a peaceful world free of chemical weapons. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and a member of the Chemical Forensics International Technical Working Group. He chaired the OPCW Scientific Advisory Board from 2015 to 2018, and worked in four OPCW Temporary Working Groups, on: Verification; Education and Outreach; the Convergence of Chemistry and Biology; and Investigative Science and Technology. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers and a book on organophosphorus chemistry. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II appointed him to the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2021 for his services to defence and security.
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Dr. Sarah Clapham
Sarah Clapham joined the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in 2022 as the Science Policy Officer. In her role, she monitors developments in science and technology to understand their impact on the Chemical Weapons Convention and works closely with the OPCW Scientific Advisory Board and its temporary working groups. An advocate of science literacy, Dr Clapham is also responsible for organising and delivering the OPCW’s interactive “Science for Diplomats” events. Prior to her role at the OPCW, Dr Clapham worked at Dstl Porton Down for 15 years and has significant knowledge of arms control, verification, and chemical weapons destruction, both in the UK and internationally.
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Dr. Peter Hotchkiss
Peter Hotchkiss, Ph.D. is the Science Policy Adviser within the Office of Strategy and Policy at the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, or the OPCW. Here he serves as the science adviser to the Director-General and the Secretary to the Organisation’s Scientific Advisory Board. In these roles he helps the OPCW monitor scientific and technological developments and the impact they may have on the Chemical Weapons Convention and the work of the Organisation. Peter earned Bachelors' degrees in chemistry and linguistics from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst, and a Ph.D. in organic materials chemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
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The upcoming conference will start with an opening session on the first day, hosted by Jens Mattsson, DG FOI, along with prominent speakers such as Dr. Bryan Wells, NATO Chief Scientist. A keynote speech will be held every morning and afternoon as shown in the program overview. Each keynote will be followed by parallel sessions, allowing participants to choose between different tracks that focus on Innovation, Detection, Resilience, and Management within the context of CBRNe defence.
For detailed information on each of the four tracks, please visit the conference website.
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Innovation, Detection, Resilience, and Management are the four program themes that will run parallel throughout the symposium.
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Exhibition of CBRNe protection equipment 2022
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We have already almost 40 exhibitors attending the Exhition of CBRNe protection equipment, and there is still room available for new participants!
Join us in creating an extraordinary exhibition for CBRNe protection equipment in 2025. We offer booths in various sizes to accommodate your needs, whether you’re showcasing roll-ups, products or vehicles. Together, let's make this exhibition the most relevant and impactful event ever in CBRNe history!
More information, floorplan and prices can be found on our website.
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Share this newsletter with your colleagues, scientist you wish to meet, exciting companies and interesting organisations to ensure all the right people are gathered.
For more information regarding the CBRNe Protection Symposium 2025 or to sign up for this newsletter visit the symposium website.
www.cbrnesymposium.se
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We are proud to present our main sponsor:
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We are proud to present our security sponsor:
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ABOUT
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A number of Swedish government agencies co-organise a Symposium on protection against hazardous substances every third year, with the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) serving as the main organiser. Initiated in the 1980s, the Symposium initially concentrated on protection against biological and chemical threats. Since the last two occasions, however, its has expanded to include nuclear and radiological issues, as well as explosives in conjunction with CBRN. The last Symposium attracted 600 attendees from 30 different countries, comprising 450 delegates and 150 exhibitors.
The 15th CBRNe Protection Symposium is scheduled to take place at Malmö Mässan, Malmö, Sweden, from 30 September to 2 October 2025. It targets professionals actively involved in the field of CBRNe protection. We invite all participants to enrich the symposium through engaging discussions, in-depth conversations, and the exchange of recent research findings.
An extensive exhibition of CBRNe protection equipment will be arranged in conjunction with the symposium, where industry leaders and institutes will display their latest products and research in an inspiring environment. This exhibition presents an excellent opportunity for symposium attendees to familiarise themselves with the latest commercially available, state-of-the-art equipment related to CBRNe protection.
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You receive this e-mail because you have attended the CBW Protection Symposium or CBRNe Protection Symposium before, or have asked for more information regarding The CBRNe Protection Symposium.
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