The “12th IWA International Symposium on Waste Management Problems in Agro-Industries” will be held in İstanbul, Türkiye (Turkey), a fascinating historical city, for the first time in many years. The event will be organized by Prof. Işık Kabdaşlı and Prof. Taku Fujiwara, who will serve as co-chairs. The IWA Agro-Symposia has made a substantial impact, offering a valuable platform for the dissemination of knowledge on cutting-edge scientific and technical solutions and fostering a comprehensive network of experts in the field.