Conferences
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (3)
Barcelona, Spain
We are pleased to announce that Entropy 2026: Exploring Complexity and Information in Science will be held in Barcelona, Spain, from 1 to 3 July 2026.
This conference, organized by MDPI's open-access journal Entropy (ISSN 1099-4300; IF: 2.0), offers an exciting opportunity to explore cutting-edge advances and foster collaboration in the rapidly evolving fields of fundamental and applied physics, information theory, mathematics, and complex systems. We anticipate that Entropy 2026 will bring together more than 200 participants from around the world.
Topics of Interest
S1. Complex Systems and Network Science;
S2. Information Theory, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence;
S3. Quantum Information and Quantum Computing;
S4. Thermodynamics and Energy Systems;
S5. Non-Equilibrium Systems and Entropy Production;
S6. Statistical Physics and Stochastic Processes;
S7. Soft and Living Matter;
S8. Applications of Entropy in Science and Engineering.
Conference Chairs
Prof. Dr. Miguel Rubi, University of Barcelona, Spain.
Prof. Dr. Kevin H. Knuth, University at Albany, USA.
Important Dates
Abstract submission deadline: 1 March 2026
Acceptance notification deadline: 30 March 2026
Early Bird Registration Deadline: 31 March 2026
Registration: 15 June 2026
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact entropy2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at Entropy 2026.
Online
We are pleased to announce that the 1st International Online Conference on Sensor and Actuator Networks (CSAN 2026) will be held online on 9–10 July 2026. The conference is organized by MDPI’s Journal of Sensor and Actuator Networks (ISSN: 2224-2708, Impact Factor: 4.2, CiteScore: 9.4).
Our program overview is now online; please check here: https://sciforum.net/event/CSAN2026?section=#ProgramOverview
Conference Chair: Prof. Dr. Lei Shu
Affiliations: 1 Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China; 2 University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK
Session topics:
S1. Industry 4.0 and embedded wireless sensor/actuator systems;
Session Chair: Prof. Adnan M. Abu-Mahfouz, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), South Africa
S2. Blockchain technologies and Internet-of-Things-based WSAN;
Session Chair: Prof. Pascal Lorenz, University of Haute-Alsace, France
S3. WSAN and next-generation networks (5G, 6G, etc.);
Session Chair: Prof. Jordi Mongay Batalla, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland
S4. Applications of WSAN in agriculture, vehicles, wearable sensors, smart cities, manufacturing, mobile systems, and health and medical care;
Session Chair: Prof. Sye-Loong Keoh, University of Glasgow, UK
S5. Big data, computing and artificial intelligence.
Session Chair: Prof. Jianwei Niu, Bei hang University, China
Conference Awards:
The Best Oral Presentation Award is given to the 'Speakers of journal published paper' at CSAN2026; we appreciate your contribution and time!
The Best Video Presentation Award is given to the submission judged to make the most significant and interesting video presentation for the conference!
Guide for Authors:
Participants in this conference are cordially invited to contribute a research article to the topic: “The 1st International Online Conference on Sensor and Actuator Networks (CSAN2026)” within the “Special Issue” section of JSAN with a 15% discount on the publication fee.
Editorial and Perspective type articles are also encouraged to be submitted:
Editorials: Do not require peer review, only 3-4 pages long, and free of charge.
Perspectives: Require peer review, follow the same processing workflow as articles, and receive the same discounts.
Register For Free before 6 July 2026
For detailed information, please visit https://sciforum.net/event/CSAN2026.
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact csan2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at CSAN2026.
Barcelona, Spain
Dear colleagues,
Mark your calendars! We’re excited to invite you to Drones 2026: Mapping the Knowledge, taking place from 11–13 November 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Organized by MDPI and the open-access journal Drones, this in-person event aims to bring together researchers, industry professionals, and experts from around the world to share the latest advancements, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations in the field of the design, development, and application of drone technologies.
Why You Should Join
Over the course of three days, we will explore a wide range of novel and attractive topics in the field, including invited talks from leading experts and eight key sessions:
- Drone Design and Development
- Networks and Communications
- Guidance, Navigation, and Control
- Artificial Intelligence Applications for Drones
- Drones in Agriculture and Forestry
- Drones in Security and Defense
- Drones in Geospatial Industry
- Emerging Applications of Drones
Abstract Submission Now Open!
Want to present your latest research? We're accepting submissions for short talks and poster presentations. All the info you need is available on our website – and yes, you're welcome to submit already! Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your work and submit your abstract by 14 July 2026.
Check out our website for more details about the sessions, venue, and travel information. Start planning your participation today!
We look forward to welcoming you to Barcelona for an inspiring and engaging conference experience.
Sincerely,
Prof. Dr. Diego González-Aguilera and Prof. Dr. Pablo Rodríguez-Gonzálvez
Drones 2026 Chairs
Sent by the Drones 2026 Conference Secretariat
drones2026@mdpi.com
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