Routes to Clean Air 2026
The Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) presents Routes to Clean Air 2026, its annual conference on topics relevant to air quality practitioners and associated professionals. The conference will take place over two days, 21st and 22nd October, at thestudio, Birmingham.
This year’s Routes to Clean Air will be focused on topics related to air quality measurement, monitoring, and modelling. This follows the IAQM’s decision to absorb topics that were previously covered under the separate Dispersion Modelling User Group (DMUG) and Measuring Air Quality (MAQ) conferences into the Routes to Clean Air umbrella in order to provide more consistency across the IAQM events programme.
The conference agenda will feature thought-provoking presentations and panel discussions, ensuring an extensive exploration of the most relevant subjects in air quality measurement, monitoring, and modelling.
Routes to Clean Air is also a great opportunity for networking, allowing delegates to forge meaningful connections with fellow air quality professionals. We understand the value of collaboration and knowledge exchange, as well as gaining CPD.
Delegates will also be able to interact with leading companies in the air quality sector. This is your chance to see some of the latest cutting-edge technologies, innovative solutions, and best practices aimed at tackling the challenges associated with air pollution.
Save the date in your diary - bookings will be opening soon!
Confirmed Speakers
We are currently working on the draft agenda but are excited to announce our first confirmed speakers!
- Prof. Francis Pope, Professor of Atmospheric Science, University of Birmingham
- Emma Gibbons, Doctoral Researcher, University College London
- Prof. Nicola Carslaw, Professor in Indoor Air Chemistry, University of York
- Jenny Stocker, Associate Director (Research), Cambridge Environmental Research Consultants (CERC)
- Matthew Clark, Programme Manager – Air Quality, Hertfordshire County Council
- Prof. David Carslaw, Professor of Urban Air Pollution, University of York
- Gary Fuller, Associate Professor in Air Quality Measurement, Imperial College London
- Philbert Chan, Air Quality Lead, Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB)
Abstract Submissions
Submission of abstracts is now open!
For more information, please take a look at this news article before submitting.
Awards Nominations
Opening soon!
Who Should Attend?
Air quality consultants | Expert practitioners | Local authority officers | Regulators | Government officers | Academics and researchers | Air quality graduates and PhD/MSc students | Standards agencies and accreditation bodies | NGO and professional body staff | Air quality equipment manufacturers | Trade associations | Industrial operators
Ticket Prices
Ticket Type | 2 days | 1 day | 1 day with dinner |
Super Early Bird Prices (until 14th June unless 25 tickets sold before) | |||
Member | £300 | £200 | £253 |
Standard | £360 | £240 | £293 |
Early Bird Prices (until 31st July) | |||
Member | £340 | £230 | £283 |
Standard | £400 | £270 | £323 |
Standard Prices (from 1st August) | |||
Member | £400 | £270 | £323 |
Standard | £475 | £320 | £373 |
Additional Dinner tickets | |||
Dinner ticket only | £53 | ||
Discounted Rate Tickets
Discounted rate tickets are available to those working for; a local authority, NGO/charity, academic institution, students/graduates (graduated after 1st January 2025 and not currently in full-time employment - certification will be requested to confirm your booking), those who are retired, on a career break, or out of work.
2 days | 1 day | |
Discounted rate without dinner | £200 | £100 |
Discounted rate with dinner | £253 | £153 |
Please Note:
- There is no super early bird or early bird rate for discounted rate tickets.
- All 2 days tickets (excluding discounted rate tickets) include dinner.
- For 1 day tickets and discounted rate tickets, dinner tickets must be added separately, if you wish to attend.
Bookings will be opening soon!
Would you like to exhibit at, or sponsor, Routes to Clean Air?
Routes to Clean Air attracts consultants, air quality practitioners, leading manufacturers, local authority officers and regulators, academics, and researchers providing an excellent opportunity for organisations to interact with their target audience of experts and buyers. This conference is a platform for expert practitioners to share knowledge, therefore there are a limited number of spaces for exhibitors.
Benefits of exhibiting:
- Exhibition stand with 1 attendee
- Branded banners displayed in exhibition space
- Logo with hyperlink on the event webpage
- Thank you from the conference Chair
Download our Exhibitor and Sponsorship information below.
Venue & Accessibility
Full address: thestudio, 7 Cannon Street, Birmingham, B2 5EP.
We will be utilising several spaces at the venue – Explore, Discover and the Atrium are all fully accessible. However, the Smile and Think rooms, which may be used for some optional 1:1 sessions, are accessible only by a short set of stairs. Full information can be found on thestudio website.
If you anticipate needing any type of assistance to fully participate in the conference, please email Sian Kear at events@the-ies.org to discuss further.
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