Conferences
Upcoming Journal Conferences (1)
Online
Dear researchers,
We are pleased to announce that The 1st International Online Conference on Sustainable Construction: Globalize, Organize, Build, Unite, Innovate, Lead, Develop (GO BUILD 2026) is calling for abstracts. This conference is organized by the MDPI Sustainability (ISSN: 2071-1050, Impact Factor: 3.3) and MDPI Designs (ISSN: 2411-9660, CiteScore: 4.8), co-organized by Deakin University and Adelaide University, will take place online on 18–20 November 2026.
GO BUILD 2026 unites researchers, educators, students, industry professionals, and policymakers to highlight the vital role of sustainable building in achieving global sustainability goals. Focusing on innovation, collaboration, leadership, and education, the conference showcases cutting-edge solutions and strategies to create resilient, inclusive, and future-ready built environments, driving transformative progress in sustainable construction worldwide.
Topics of Interest
- G – Global: Sustainable Development in the Global South: Challenges and Opportunities
- O – Organize: Workforce Development and Skills in the Construction Sector
- B – Build: Sustainable Building Practices
- U – Unit: Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Management
- I – Innovate: Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Construction
- L – Lead: Building Regulations versus Technology Innovations
- D – Develop: Innovation and Lifelong Learning in Built Environment Education
- Cross-Cutting Theme: Building Science and Performance Innovations
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1495
To register for this event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/GOBUILD2026?section=#registration
For more information, please visit: https://sciforum.net/event/GOBUILD2026
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 18 June 2026
Notification of acceptance: 19 August 2026
Early Bird Registration deadline: 22 August 2026
Registration deadline: 13 November 2026
Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award
A total of 4 winners will be selected for the two award types. Each winner will receive a certificate and CHF 200.
We look forward to receiving your contribution to GO BUILD 2026.
Kind regards,
Conference Chairs
Dr. Igor Martek, School of Architecture and Built Environment, Deakin University, Australia
Dr. Mehdi Amirkhani, UniSA Online, Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Adelaide University, Australia
GO BUILD 2026 Organizing Team
gobuild2026@mdpi.com
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (4)
Online
We invite you to attend the 5th International Online Conference on Animals organized by MDPI’s Animals (ISSN: 2076-2615; Impact Factor: 2.7) which will be held online from 22nd to 24th March 2027.
Conference Chairs
Prof. Dr. Clive J. C. Phillips, Curtin University Sustainability Policy (CUSP) Institute, Australia;
Prof. Dr. Colin G. Scanes, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, USA;
Prof. Dr. Michael Hässig, University of Zürich, Switzerland.
Topics of Interest:
S1. Sustainable Animal Welfare, Ethics and Human–Animal Interactions;
S2. One Health: Improve Disease Manifestation and Management in Animals, Humans, and the Environment;
S3. Sustainable Animal Nutrition;
S4. Animal Physiology, Reproduction, and Sustainable Animal Production;
S5. Aquaculture Systems and Production Strategies in Asia;
S6. Sustainable Animal Systems and Precision Farming in Europe;
S7. Animal Genomics and Genetic Improvement in the Americas.
Important Dates
1. Deadline for abstract submission: 30 October 2026.
2. Abstract acceptance notification: 4 December 2026.
3. Early bird registration deadline: 22 January 2027.
4. Covering author registration deadline: 22 January 2027.
5. Registration deadline: 16 March 2027.
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1899
To register for this event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCAN2027?section=#registration
For details regarding the submission of abstracts, posters and slides, and publication opportunities, please refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCAN2027?section=#instructions
For any enquiries regarding this event, please contact iocan2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 5th International Online Conference on Animals.
Online
The Circular Economy (CE) model, which aims to maximize resource efficiency and minimize waste generation throughout the entire life cycle of a product, is gradually replacing the traditional linear economy model based on the “produce, use, and dispose” approach.
In the search for sustainable solutions for various material groups, including metals, glass and ceramics, polymers, biomass, and composite materials, researchers and practitioners focus on both extending product lifetimes and promoting reuse through the application of environmentally safer material, chemical, and biological recycling methods. However, further progress depends more on interdisciplinary than on single-discipline approaches, integrating innovative concepts in materials science, energy, and waste management to develop sustainable, process-optimized green technologies aligned with the core principles of the Circular Economy.
The webinar will provide a forum for discussing interdisciplinary aspects of the Circular Economy. In addition, the related Topic, titled “Circular Economy in Interdisciplinary Perspective: Valorization of Raw Materials, Sustainable Products, and Pro-Ecological Industrial Developments”, is open for submissions here.
Date: 15 September 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m. CEST | 7:30 a.m. EDT | 7:30 p.m. CST Asia
Landing Page: https://sciforum.net/event/Topics-53
Register now for free!
Program:
| Speaker | Presentation Title | Time in CEST | Time in EDT | Time in CST Asia |
| MDPI Speaker | Introduction of Topics | 1:30–1:35 p.m. | 7:30–7:35 a.m. | 7:30–7:35 p.m. |
| Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Pielichowski | Chair Introduction | 1:35–1:40 p.m. | 7:35–7:40 a.m. | 7:35–7:40 p.m. |
| Dr. Izabela Czekaj | Smart Molecular Design of Catalytic Processes for Biomass Valorization and Circular Carbon Economy | 1:40–2:00 p.m. | 7:40–8:00 a.m. | 7:40–8:00 p.m. |
| Prof. Dr. Giovann De Feo | From Waste Management to Circular Economy: The Role of Environmental Education and Stakeholder Engagement | 2:00–2:20 p.m. | 8:00–8:20 a.m. | 8:00–8:20 p.m. |
| Prof. Dr. Brian Vejrum Wæhrens | Dynamic Data-Driven Process Optimization for Production Faced by Input Material Variance—Enabling Circular Manufacturing with Adaptive Manufacturing Using Industrial AI | 2:20–2:40 p.m. | 8:20–8:40 a.m. | 8:20–8:40 p.m. |
| Q&A Session | 2:40–3:00 p.m. | 8:40–9:00 a.m. | 8:40–9:00 p.m. | |
| Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Pielichowski | Closing of Webinar | 3:00–3:05 p.m. | 9:00–9:05 a.m. | 9:00–9:05 p.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the workshop. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Register anyway and we’ll let you know when the recording is available to watch.
Webinar Chair and Speakers:
- Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Pielichowski, Cracow University of Technology, Kraków, Poland;
- Dr. Izabela Czekaj, Cracow University of Technology, Kraków, Poland;
- Prof. Dr. Giovanni De Feo, University of Salerno, Fisciano, Italy;
- Prof. Dr. Brian Vejrum Wæhrens, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Demark.
Relevant Topic:
“Interdisciplinary Approaches to Next Generation Circular Economy: From Material Valorization via Innovative Product Design to Sustainable Industrial Transformation”
Topic Editors: Prof. Dr. Krzysztof Pielichowski, Prof. Dr. Piotr Duda, Dr. Michał Łach, Dr. Tomasz Mariusz Majka, Dr. Tomasz Zdeb and Dr. Giovanni De Feo
Abstract submission deadline: 31 May 2027
Manuscript submission deadline: 31 July 2027
Online
MDPI warmly invites you to the MDPI Topic Editor Club 2026 webinar series. This global platform connects worldwide Topic Editors, featuring emerging research themes, practical editorial experience sharing and academic communication. MDPI Topics are interdisciplinary thematic paper collections published across multiple MDPI journals. Led by professional Topic Editor teams and supported by MDPI’s efficient open access publishing workflow, they facilitate academic collaboration and help research reach broader global audiences.
Focusing on “Social Sciences & Humanities”, this session brings together Topic Editors to showcase editorial work, discuss the successes and challenges of topic development, and share innovative strategies for building high-impact topics. It offers a great chance for peer learning and cross-disciplinary collaboration to advance open access research in this field.
We welcome your participation in the MDPI Topic Editor Club 2026 and look forward to your insights and questions during the live Q&A session.
Date: 15 September 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CEST | 8:00 a.m. EDT | 8:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 810 9965 7427
Landing Page: https://sciforum.net/event/MTEC2026-SSH
Register now for free!
Program:
| Speaker | Presentation Title | Time in CEST | Time in EDT | Time in CST Asia |
| Ms. Hristina Banic | MDPI Introduction | 2:00–2:10 p.m. | 8:00–8:10 a.m. | 8:00–8:10 p.m. |
| Dr. Liliya Roberts | Reviewer, Teacher, or Co-Author | 2:10–2:30 p.m. | 8:10–8:30 a.m. | 8:10–8:30 p.m. |
| Dr. Janika Leoste | Developing an Interdisciplinary MDPI Topic: EdTech and Industry 5.0 | 2:30–2:50 p.m. | 8:30–8:50 a.m. | 8:30–8:50 p.m. |
| Ms. Hristina Banic | Introduction of MDPI Topics | 2:50–3:10 p.m. | 8:50–9:10 a.m. | 8:50–9:10 p.m. |
| Q&A Session | 3:10–3:25 p.m. | 9:10–9:25 a.m. | 9:10–9:25 p.m. | |
| Ms. Hristina Banic | Closing of Webinar | 3:25–3:30 p.m. | 9:25–9:30 a.m. | 9:25–9:30 p.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Register anyway and we’ll let you know when the recording is available to watch.
Webinar Speakers:
- Dr. Liliya Roberts, University Maryland Global Campus, Adelphi, USA;
- Dr. Janika Leoste, Tallinn University, Tallinn, Estonia.
Relevant Topics:
“EdTech and Industry 5.0: Digital Transformation, Sustainability and Innovation”
Topic Editors: Slavko Rakić, Janika Leoste, Nenad Medic, Branko Andjic and Jianhua Yang
Manuscript submission deadline: 1 May 2027
“Bridging Socio-Economic Inequalities in Health: Addressing Access Gaps in Low-Income and Vulnerable Populations”
Topic Editors: Hossein Zare, Mojgan Azadi and Liliya Roberts
Manuscript submission deadline: 31 July 2027
Online
We would like to invite you to this event organized by MDPI Foods (ISSN 2304-8158, Impact Factor 5.1). It will take place virtually on 28–30 October 2026, CET, online.
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Arun K. Bhunia, Molecular Food Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Food Science, Purdue University, USA
Topics of Interest
A. AI, Technology and Engineering in Food;
B. Nutritional and Functional Foods;
C. Food Physicochemistry and Analysis;
D. Food Microbiology and Biotechnologies;
E. Sustainable Food System and Food Security;
F. Sensory and Consumer Research;
G. Food Safety, Toxicology and Quality;
H. Food Packaging and Storage Technology.
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 18 June 2026
Notification of acceptance: 8 August 2026
Early bird registration deadline: 11 August 2026
Covering author registration deadline: 12 September 2026
Registration deadline: 22 October 2026
Guide for authors
To submit your abstract, please click here:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1735
To register for the event, please click here:
https://sciforum.net/event/Foods2026?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/Foods2026?section=#instructions
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact foods2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 7th International Electronic Conference on Foods.
Upcoming Partner Conferences (1)
Bitola, North Macedonia
In celebration of World Science Day for Peace and Development, the University "St. Kliment Ohridski" – Bitola (UKLO) proudly hosts this annual international conference as a platform for multidisciplinary dialogue, innovation, and transformative impact.
Join us in Bitola, Republic of North Macedonia, at the historic House of the Army (Cultural Information Center), for a dynamic international conference dedicated to advancing science for peace and sustainable development.
This conference offers a dynamic and in-depth exploration of the UN Agenda 2030, bringing together
diverse voices to tackle the pressing global challenges outlined by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through engaging discussions and collaborative debates, participants will address critical issues such as eradicating poverty and hunger, promoting health and well-being, ensuring quality education, advancing gender equality, and securing access to clean water and sanitation.
The event also highlights the importance of affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, innovation and resilient infrastructure, and the reduction in inequalities. Further focus will be placed on creating sustainable cities and communities, fostering responsible consumption and production, taking urgent climate action, and protecting life both below water and on land. Additionally, strengthening peace, justice, strong institutions, and global partnerships will be central themes throughout the conference.
