The first international Dry Toilet Conference attracted 168 registered participants from 30 countries to its 20-23 August 2003 meeting in Tampere, Finland.

Participants discussed obstacles to dry sanitation, existing technology and its deficiencies, and waste treatment, among other issues. The conference secretariat has compiled and is distributing the proceedings. For more information see the conference website: http://www.drytoilet.org/ or contact the secretariat: secretary@drytoilet.org.