openLCA.conf 2026
openLCA.conf 2026 – a recap!
22-23 April 2026 | Berlin, Germany
For the third edition of openLCA.conf we welcomed back 167 experts from across the fields of LCA and sustainability for two days of lectures, workshops and discussions on LCA research and practice. Check out conference proceedings here: https://zenodo.org/records/19595784.
Particular highlights were keynotes from Nicola Ferrara (Joint Research Centre) and Andreas Ciroth (GreenDelta GmbH), technical sessions on database and LCI dataset creation, social LCA as well as the application of system dynamics into LCA.
This year we also introduced interactive “challenge sessions”, inviting participants to work together to begin to address some of the biggest challenges facing the field, from making LCA business-relevant to addressing the modelling of biogenic carbon in LCA and adoption of LCA in the global south.
We also found time to relax and enjoy the spring weather in Berlin, both our conference dinner at Hallesches Haus (complete with live techno music) and our apero at ufaFabrik were a big success!
We’re looking forward to seeing many new and familiar faces at next year’s openLCA.conf, taking place on the 28-29th April 2027. To stay up to date will all the latest news, follow openLCA on LinkedIn.
Thanks to everyone who came and took part, see you next year!
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openLCA.conf 2026 was supported by:
Thanks to our sponsors of openLCA.conf, we have been able to award grants covering travel, accommodation and registration fees to those facing financial barriers. Read more about our sponsors below!
The International EPD System offers credible Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) that transparently communicate the environmental performance of products and services based on rigorous life cycle assessment (LCA). A science-based methodology, combined with robust third-party verification, ensures the reliability and integrity of each EPD. By delivering quantified and comparable environmental data, EPDs enable fair comparisons between products and services, support informed decision-making, and promote sustainable production and consumption.
The digitalisation of the EPD development process is a strategic priority for the International EPD System. Continuous facilitation in advancements of digital tools with structured, machine-readable formats and integrated validation mechanisms further enhances consistency, comparability, and overall efficiency throughout the EPD development workflow.
IVL has Sweden's broadest environmental profile, with experts in virtually all areas of environment and sustainability with solid scientific expertise in engineering and environmental science, as well as experienced behavioural scientists, economists and social scientists. IVL works on complex and interdisciplinary projects, taking an interdisciplinary approach.
Together with industry, government and the research community, IVL is driving the transition to a sustainable society by turning science into reality, environmental challenges into opportunities and linear processes into a circular economy.
HiQLCD (High-Quality Life Cycle Database) is the largest and most advanced Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) database in China, designed to meet the unique demands of the Chinese market while serving global sustainability needs. Powered by cutting-edge AI, HiQLCD offers comprehensive and precise data across the entire lifecycle of hundreds of thousands of products, from cradle to grave. Its tailored insights provide accuracy for understanding supply chain carbon footprints, helping businesses refine processes, reduce emissions, and achieve their environmental goals. For global companies, HiQLCD serves as an essential resource for evaluating China-based supply chains, building accurate regional databases, and driving eco-design initiatives.
Whether addressing local challenges or global objectives, HiQLCD empowers businesses to make informed decisions, foster transparency, and take a leading role in building a sustainable future.
The Forum for Sustainability through Life Cycle Innovation (FSLCI) is the global community for life cycle professionals. It brings together practitioners, researchers, consultants, industry experts, and policymakers who apply Life Cycle Assessment and related approaches to understand and improve the sustainability of products, services, and systems. Through conferences, workshops, summer schools, webinars, and its online community platform, FSLCI connects people across continents, disciplines, and career stages to exchange experience, develop competencies, and collaborate on advancing life cycle practice. By joining FSLCI, members become part of an active international network dedicated to strengthening methods, supporting professional development, and collectively advancing life cycle thinking worldwide
Venue
In April 2025 we hosted the second edition of the openLCA conference in ufaFabrik, Berlin. The conference brought together the openLCA community, LCA practitioners as well as database and tool developers. Scroll through the gallery to see some of the highlights from openLCA.conf 2025.
Onsite Attendees
Countries Represented
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Session Proposals Open
The International EPD System offers credible Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) that transparently communicate the environmental performance of products and services based on rigorous life cycle assessment (LCA). A science-based methodology, combined with robust third-party verification, ensures the reliability and integrity of each EPD. By delivering quantified and comparable environmental data, EPDs enable fair comparisons between products and services, support informed decision-making, and promote sustainable production and consumption.
The digitalisation of the EPD development process is a strategic priority for the International EPD System. Continuous facilitation in advancements of digital tools with structured, machine-readable formats and integrated validation mechanisms further enhances consistency, comparability, and overall efficiency throughout the EPD development workflow.
IVL has Sweden's broadest environmental profile, with experts in virtually all areas of environment and sustainability with solid scientific expertise in engineering and environmental science, as well as experienced behavioural scientists, economists and social scientists. IVL works on complex and interdisciplinary projects, taking an interdisciplinary approach.
Together with industry, government and the research community, IVL is driving the transition to a sustainable society by turning science into reality, environmental challenges into opportunities and linear processes into a circular economy.
HiQLCD (High-Quality Life Cycle Database) is the largest and most advanced Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) database in China, designed to meet the unique demands of the Chinese market while serving global sustainability needs. Powered by cutting-edge AI, HiQLCD offers comprehensive and precise data across the entire lifecycle of hundreds of thousands of products, from cradle to grave. Its tailored insights provide accuracy for understanding supply chain carbon footprints, helping businesses refine processes, reduce emissions, and achieve their environmental goals. For global companies, HiQLCD serves as an essential resource for evaluating China-based supply chains, building accurate regional databases, and driving eco-design initiatives.
Whether addressing local challenges or global objectives, HiQLCD empowers businesses to make informed decisions, foster transparency, and take a leading role in building a sustainable future.
The Forum for Sustainability through Life Cycle Innovation (FSLCI) is the global community for life cycle professionals. It brings together practitioners, researchers, consultants, industry experts, and policymakers who apply Life Cycle Assessment and related approaches to understand and improve the sustainability of products, services, and systems. Through conferences, workshops, summer schools, webinars, and its online community platform, FSLCI connects people across continents, disciplines, and career stages to exchange experience, develop competencies, and collaborate on advancing life cycle practice. By joining FSLCI, members become part of an active international network dedicated to strengthening methods, supporting professional development, and collectively advancing life cycle thinking worldwide