This conference takes place on 6-7 April 200 in Stuttgart. Its aim is to provide information on the "Sevilla Process", the drafting of "Best Available Techniques" (BAT) Reference Documents according to Article 16 (2) of the IPPC Directive. The conference promotes the implementation of the Directive and features the increased application of environmentally advanced techniques in Europe. The conference also aims at explaining the background of the IPPC Directive for setting in motion a process of environmental modernisation in industrial technology.

Futhermore it assesses the progress in of developing Best Available Techniques Reference Documents (BREFs) and focuses on the procedures and work of the European IPPC Bureau (EIPPCB). Information about the content of BREFs, their structure, their purpose and their use is provided and an explanation is given as to how conflicts and difficulties were overcome.

The conference serves as a platform for reporting on initial experiences with BREFs in issuing permits for industrial installations. Approaches of permitting authorities in various EU Member States are presented, indicating future directions and challenges for BREFs and their application.

Ecologic Institute is responsible for the conceptualisation and content of the conference.