Conferences
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (6)
Online
We would like to invite you to attend the 3rd International Online Conference on Metals, organized by MDPI’s journal Metals (ISSN: 2075-4701, Impact Factor: 2.5), which will take place online on 12–14 October 2026.
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Antonio Riveiro Rodríguez
Department of Materials Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Vigo, Vigo, Spain
The Topics of Interest
S1. Design and Characterization of Novel Metallic Materials
S2. Sustainability in Metals
S3. Metals for Energy, Mobility, and Emerging Technologies
S4. Metallic Biomaterials
S5. Additive Manufacturing
S6. Computational Metallurgy, AI, and Multiscale Modeling
S7. Metals Processing
Registration deadline: 6 October 2026
To register for this event, please visit the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCME2026?section=#registration
For any inquiries regarding this event, please contact iocme2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 3rd International Online Conference on Metals.
Online
We cordially invite you to attend this event organized by MDPI Gels (ISSN 2310-2861, Impact Factor 6.4). It will take place virtually on 9–11 December 2026, CET.
Conference Chairs
Prof. Dr. Esmaiel Jabbari, Biomimetic Materials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina, Columbia, USA
Prof. Dr. Dirk Kuckling, Department of Chemistry, University of Paderborn, Paderborn, Germany
The Topics of Interest
1. Science, supramolecular structure, and characterization of gels.
2. Advanced multifunctional and stimuli-responsive gels and their applications.
3. Hydrogels, Organogels, xerogels, aerogels, and their applications.
4. Applications of gels in medicine, pharmacy, and healthcare products.
5. Applications of gels in agriculture and food science.
6. Applications of computational methods, AI, and machine learning in gel design.
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 10 August 2026
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 10 September 2026
Registration Deadline: 4 December 2026
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1727
To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCG2026?section=#registration
For details regarding Abstract Submission, Poster and Slide Submission, and Publication Opportunities, you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCG2026?subscribe§ion=#instructions.
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact iocg2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at The 2nd International Online Conference on Gels.
Online
We cordially invite you to attend the following event organized by the MDPI journal Coatings (ISSN: 2079-6412, Impact Factor 2.8). The conference will take place online on 22–24 March 2027, CEST.
Conference Chair
Dr. Emerson Coy, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland
Topics of Interest
S1. Plasma and Laser Coatings, Surfaces, and Interfaces;
S2. Corrosion, Erosion and the Tribological/Mechanical Aspects of Coatings;
S3. Coatings and Thin Film Deposition;
S4. Ceramic Coatings;
S5. Protective Coatings in Cultural Heritage, Conservation, and Preservation;
S6. The Biomedical Application of Coatings;
S7. Functional Polymer Coatings and Films.
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 30 November 2026.
Notification of acceptance: 30 December 2026.
Deadline for registration: 16 March 2027.
Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award
Six winners will be selected for the above awards.
For the Best Oral Presentation Award, the winners will receive a certificate and CHF 400 each;
For the Best Poster Award, the winners will receive a certificate and CHF 200 each.
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1686
To register for the event, please click the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/CIC2027?section=#registration
For details regarding Abstract Submission, Poster and Slide Submission, and Publication Opportunities, please refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section on the following website:
https://sciforum.net/event/CIC2027?section=#instructions
For any enquiries regarding this event, please contact us at cic2027@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at CIC 2027.
Online
We cordially invite you to attend this event organized by MDPI’s journal Materials (ISSN: 1996-1944, IF: 3.7). It will take place virtually on 17–20 May 2027, CEST.
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Maryam Tabrizian, McGill University, Canada.
The Topics of Interest
S1. Advanced Functional Materials: Optical, Electronic and Magnetic Materials;
S2. Low-Dimensional and Quantum Materials: Nanomaterials, 2D Materials and Quantum Frontiers;
S3. Biomaterials, Soft Matter and Composites;
S4. Materials Design and Application: From Simulation and Artificial Intelligence to Experimental Realization;
S5. Energy and Sustainable Materials: From Harvesting to Storage;
S6. Structural Materials: Metals, Alloys, Ceramics and Construction Materials;
S7. Materials Processing, Manufacturing and Process Engineering;
S8. Materials Characterization, Physical Chemistry and Synthesis Fundamentals.
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 18 January 2027
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 17 February 2027
Registration Deadline: 11 May 2027
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1778
To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCM2027?section=#registration
For details regarding Abstract Submission, Poster and Slide Submission, and Publication Opportunities, you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCM2027?section=#instructions.
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact iocm2027@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 5th International Online Conference on Materials.
Online
We would like to invite you to attend the 1st International Online Conference on Membranes organized by MDPI’s journal Membranes (ISSN: 2077-0375, Impact Factor: 4.2 (2025)), which will take place online on 22–23 June 2027.
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Spas D. Kolev
School of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
The Topics of Interest
S1. Biological Membranes & Biomimetic Membranes
S2. Membrane Fabrication, Materials and Characterization
S3. Membrane Technologies for Energy Applications
S4. Membrane Technologies for Water & Wastewater Treatment
S5. Membrane Technologies for Gas Separation & Cross-Disciplinary Fields
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 22 February 2027
Notification of acceptance: 22 March 2027
Registration deadline: 17 June 2027
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1852
To register for this event, please visit the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCMBS2027?section=#registration
For details regarding abstract submission, poster and slide submission, and publication opportunities, you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” Section:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCMBS2027?section=#instructions
For any inquiries regarding this event, please contact iocmbs@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 1st International Online Conference on Membranes.
Xi'an, China
We cordially invite you to attend this event organized by MDPI Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412, Impact Factor 3.4, CiteScore 6.1). It will take place on 21–24 October 2027, Xi'an, China.
Conference Chairs
Prof. Dr. Wei Pan, Tsinghua University, China
Prof. Dr. Xiaofeng Zhao, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
The Topics of Interest
S1. Metal Surface Treatment and Protective Coatings;
S2. Protective Coatings for Extreme Environments and Engineering Applications;
S3. Deposition Technologies and Applications;
S4. Spraying Technologies and Applications;
S5. Laser Cladding and Additive Manufacturing;
S6. Bioactive and Food Packaging Coatings;
S7. Energy and Functional Coatings;
S8. Coatings for Cultural Heritage Conservation and Functional Building Applications;
S9. Cultural Heritage Protection and Architectural Coatings.
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 23 July 2027
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 20 August 2027
Early Bird Registration Deadline: 27 August 2027
Registration Deadline: 21 October 2027
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1843.
To register for this event with early bird discount, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/MCST2027?subscribe§ion=#registration.
For details regarding Abstract Submission, Poster and Slide Submission, and Publication Opportunities, you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section: https://sciforum.net/event/MCST2027?subscribe§ion=#instructions.
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact mcst@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 3rd International Symposium on Materials Coating Science and Technology (MCST 2027).
