Conferences
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (3)

Beijing, China
This conference is organized by the MDPI journal Molecules (ISSN: 1420-3049, IF: 4.6, and CiteScore: 8.6) and will take place in Beijing, China, from 14 to 17 May 2026 (Beijing time).
Conference Chairs
- Prof. Dr. Xiaoguang Lei, Peking University, China;
- Prof. Dr. Diego Muñoz-Torrero, University of Barcelona, Spain.
Topics of Interest
S1. Chemical Biology for Drug Discovery;
S2. AI for Drug Discovery;
S3. New Proximity-Based Drug Modalities;
S4. Natural Products in Drug Discovery;
S5. Biocatalysis for Natural Product and Drug Synthesis;
S6. Drug Discovery Targeting GPCRs and Ion Channels;
S7. DNA-Encoded Libraries in Drug Discovery;
S8. Medicinal Chemistry Tales.
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 16 January 2026;
Abstract acceptance notification: 9 February 2026;
Early bird registration deadline: 11 February 2026;
Covering author registration deadline: 11 February 2026;
Registration deadline: 14 May 2026.
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please visit the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1319.
To register for the event, please visit the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/MMCS2026?section=#registration.
For more information, you may refer to the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/MMCS2026.
For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact mmcs2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 5th MMCS: New Trends in Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery.

Online
We would like to invite you to attend the 1st International Online Conference on Xenobiotics (IOCXe2026), organized by MDPI’s Journal of Xenobiotics (JoX) (ISSN: 2039-4713, Impact Factor: 4.4, CiteScore: 6.0), which will take place on 22–23 June 2026, CEST, online.
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. François Gagné, Aquatic Contaminants Research Division, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canada
The Topics of Interest
S1. Environmental Toxicity, Bioaccumulation, and Remediation Strategies
S2. Nanotoxicology and Targeted Pharmacology of Nanomaterials
S3. Emerging Chemicals: Environmental Risks and Health Effects
S4. (Micro)plastic Pollution in the Environment and Human Health
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 24 February 2026
Notification of acceptance: 28 April 2026
Free registration deadline: 15 June 2026
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1475
To register for this event, please click the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCXe2026?section=#registration
For further details regarding abstract submission, poster and slide submission, and publication opportunities, please refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section using the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCXe2026?section=#instructions
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact iocxe2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at IOCXe2026.
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCXe2026?utm_source=journal&utm_medium=announcement
Online
We are excited to announce the 4th International Electronic Conference on Catalysis Sciences (ECCS 2026) organized by MDPI’s Catalysts (ISSN: 2073-4344, Impact Factor: 4.0, Citescore: 7.6), which will be held from 22 to 24 September 2026, CEST.
ECCS 2026 has been designed to closely align with the innovative new section structure of the journal. We sincerely invite the participation of all interested researchers and academics in exchanging ideas, engaging in fruitful collaboration, and making the new edition of this conference a success.
Conference Chairs
Dr. Vincenzo Baglio, National Research Council, Messina, Italy
Prof. Dr. Raffaella Mancuso, University of Calabria, Cosenza, Italy
Prof. Dr. Maria A. Goula, University of Western Macedonia, Western Macedonia, Greece
Prof. Dr. Gonzalo de Gonzalo, University of Seville, Seville, Spain
Topics of Interest
S1. Catalytic Materials
S2. Environmental Catalysis
S3. Photocatalysis and Electrocatalysis
S4. Biocatalysis
S5. Biomass Catalysis
S6. Industrial Catalysis
S7. Catalysis in Organic and Polymer Chemistry
S8. Catalysts Synthesis and Characterization
Important Dates
Deadline for Abstract Submission: 22 May 2026
Notification of Acceptance: 22 June 2026
Deadline for Registration: 16 September 2026
Guide for Authors:
Please submit your abstract at the following link by 22 May 2026:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1549
Please use the following link to register for the event for FREE by 16 September 2026:
https://sciforum.net/event/ECCS2026?section=#registration
For details regarding Abstract Submissions and Poster and Slide Submissions you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section of the following website:
https://sciforum.net/event/ECCS2026?section=#instructions
Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award (5 winners)
Each winner will receive a certificate and a prize of CHF 200.
For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact: eccs2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at ECCS 2026!