Dear participants, partners, colleagues,

XXVIII International Scientific Conference “TOP”, established at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Slovak Technical University in Bratislava, has gained a firm place in the calendar of conferences with a theme focused on Environmental Protection Technology during its duration.

The 28th year of the “TOP2024” conference will take place from October 28 to October 30, 2024, in the city of Zvolen. The aim is to give a meeting for scientists from different countries to present their scientific achievements and discuss innovations. Human development has always been based on ideas. They are moving forward in the industry and society as a whole. We want to be a tiny part of the efforts at technological progress and implementation of innovative ideas into products and services, which create growth and working places for the constitution of one more just and fair society. The conference will give the possibility of new acquaintances and friendships, which will boost the formation of new ideas.

We extend a special invitation to industrial companies and representatives of the government and municipalities to join us in the discussions on innovations in machine-building, the complex of forest – wood – ecology – environment, and waste management. Your participation is crucial as it allows you to present your innovative products, technologies, materials, and services and discuss strategies, your problems and experiences with waste management and the EU/SR waste legislation, and circular economy, contributing to the overall success of the conference.

Dr. h. c. prof. Ing. Ľubomír Šooš, PhD., Chairman of the International Program Committee,

Dr. h. c. prof. Ing. Rudolf Kropil, PhD., Rector of the Technical University in Zvolen.