In a world increasingly grappling with the complex challenges of waste management, environmental sustainability, and resource conservation, it is our pleasure to extend a warm welcome to the pioneering conference on "Recent Advances in Waste Minimization & Utilization." This conference stands at the forefront of innovation, knowledge exchange, and collective action. Organized collaboratively by the visionary Department of Sponsored Research at Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab, India is technically sponsored by The Institution of Engineers India, Ludhiana Local Chapter, Ludhiana, Punjab, India represents a pivotal moment in the pursuit of sustainable waste management practices. To foster inclusivity and accessibility for all participants, the conference will be organized in a hybrid format, accommodating both in-person and online for remote attendees.

"Recent Advances in Waste Minimization & Utilization" is not just a conference; it is a convergence of minds committed to addressing the pressing global issues surrounding waste. With an unwavering focus on innovation, cutting-edge technologies, and best practices, this conference catalyzes dialogue, collaboration, and the transition to sustainable waste management practices. Throughout the event, attendees will have the privilege of engaging with keynote addresses, technical sessions, panel discussions, and poster presentations, each meticulously designed to cover a comprehensive spectrum of themes related to waste management and materials. This conference will provide a platform to facilitate scientists, researchers, academicians, industrialists, and students to exchange their knowledge, ideas, and innovations. It will also enable the delegates to establish research relations as well as to find international linkage for future collaborations.