Conferences

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to welcome you to the 11th International Symposium on Sensor Science (I3S 2025), taking place in Barcelona, Spain, from 17 to 19 November 2025. The latest edition of the historied conference series, this meeting aims to bring together top researchers, industry professionals, and leading experts from around the world to share the latest advancements, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations in the field of sensors.

Core domains of research will be covered by the following tracks:

• Session 1. Nanomaterials for sensors
• Session 2. Fluorescent and colorimetric sensors for chemical and biological detection
• Session 3. Emerging trends in electrochemical sensors: From fundamentals to implantable technologies
• Session 4. Plasmonic and SERS gas sensing and applications
• Session 5. Lab-on-a-Chip devices and applications
• Session 6. Electronic skin, flexible sensors, and wearables
• Session 7. Sensor technologies for environmental and smart agriculture applications
• Session 8. AI and sensors: From material discovery to modeling and data processing

We look forward to welcoming you to the venue Casa Convalescència, a modernist gem located in the monumental center of Barcelona, which will offer a vibrant backdrop to connect with thought leaders in the field while enjoying the city’s rich culture and history.

Sincerely,

Dr. Edgar Muñoz, Institute of Carbochemistry (ICB)-CSIC
Dr. Eduard Llobet, Universitat Rovira i Virgili
I3S 2025 Chairs

Click here for submission instructions: https://bit.ly/4kZ0nc1
Click here to submit your abstract: https://bit.ly/4l4W1jt
Click here to register for the conference: https://bit.ly/4hI4ar3

For all inquiries, please contact i3s2025@mdpi.com.

https://sciforum.net/event/I3S2025

Dear Researchers,

We cordially invite you to attend Nanomaterials 2026: Innovations and Future Perspectives, an in-person event organized by MDPI’s Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991, Impact Factor 4.3, CiteScore 8.5, Indexed in PubMed), which will be held at the Barcelona School of Management, Barcelona, Spain, from 16 to 18 March 2026. This conference aims to bring together researchers, industry professionals, and experts from around the world to share the latest advancements, exchange ideas, and foster collaboration in the field of nanomaterials and other advanced, hybrid or smart materials. 

Conference Chairs 

Prof. Dr. Eugenia Valsami-Jones  
Chair in Environmental Nanoscience, School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK 
Dr. Socorro Vázquez-Campos  
Area Manager of the Human & Environmental Health & Safety (HEHS), Circular Economy Department, LEITAT Technological Centre, Barcelona, Spain 

Topics of Interest 

S1. Nanomedicine and Bionanotechnology
S2. Nanomaterials in Catalysis
S3. Nanophotonic, Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices
S4. Computational Nanoscience
S5. Environmental Applications and Implications of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Important Dates 

Abstract Submission Deadline: 16 November 2025 
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 12 December 2025 
Early Bird Registration Deadline: 23 January 2026 
Covering Author Registration Deadline: 6 February 2026 

Guide for Authors 

To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: 
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1435 
To register for the event, please click on the following link: 
https://sciforum.net/event/Nanomaterials2026?section=#registration 
For details regarding Abstract Submission, you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section: 
https://sciforum.net/event/Nanomaterials2026?section=#instructions 

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact nanomaterials2026@mdpi.com. 

We look forward to seeing you at Nanomaterials 2026: Innovations and Future Perspectives. 

https://sciforum.net/event/nanomaterials2026

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to welcome you to Coatings 2026: Safe and Sustainable by Design Surface Treatment and Coatings, which will take place in Athens, Greece, from 20–22 April 2026. This conference 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 Surface Finishing.

The surface finishing industry faces growing challenges, including stricter environmental regulations such as REACH and the EU Green Deal, increasing the need to adopt cleaner, more sustainable technologies. By joining forces across research, policy, and supply chains, we can create coatings that meet tomorrow’s standards while protecting our planet.

Core domains of research will be covered by the following tracks:

• Advances in metallic and metal matrix composite coatings
• Advances in organic and hybrid coatings
• Advances in methods and equipment
• Surface finishing for additive manufacturing
• Application of the SSbD framework on the surface finishing industry
• Advances in thermal spraying
• Thin film technologies and applications
• Anodizing of light alloys
• AI tools and simulations
• Phasing out substances of concern from the surface finishing industry

Through keynote lectures, oral presentations, and poster sessions, our program is designed to offer an engaging platform for discussing cutting-edge research, emerging challenges, and future directions in the field.

Click here for submission instructions: https://brnw.ch/21wUg0W

Click here to submit your abstract: https://brnw.ch/21wTgBp

Click here to register for the conference: https://brnw.ch/21wTgBi

We look forward to an inspiring and productive conference at the Wyndham Grand Athens, a modern venue at the heart of Athens, and to welcoming you to Coatings 2026.

Sincerely,

Prof. Dr. Luca Magagnin
Prof. Dr. Eugenia Valsami-Jones
Dr. Alexandros Zoikis Karathanasis

Coatings 2026 Chairs 

For all inquiries, please contact coatings2026@mdpi.com.

https://sciforum.net/event/Coatings2026

We are pleased to announce that Polymers 2026: Trends, Innovation and Future will be held in Nanjing, China, from 25 to 28 June 2026. This conference is organized by MDPI’s open access journal Polymers (IF 4.9, CiteScore 9.7). After the great success of Polymers 2018 in Barcelona, Polymers 2022 in Turin, and Polymers 2024 in Athens, Polymers 2026 is set to raise the bar once again—bringing together global experts to explore the latest breakthroughs and future directions in polymer science.

Conference Chairs
Prof. Dr. Sixun Zheng, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Prof. Dr. Xuming Xie, Tsinghua University, China
Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Bikiaris, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

This conference brings together global experts in polymer science, engineering, and technology to explore cutting-edge innovations—from green and sustainable chemistry to AI-powered material design.

Session Topics of interest:
S1. Polymer Synthesis;
S2. Green Sustainable Polymers;
S3. Polymer Processing;
S4. Polymer Networks and Gels;
S5. Polymer Composites;
S6. Polymer Applications;
S7. Polymers and the Environment;
S8. Artificial Intelligence in Polymer Science.

Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 26 February 2026
Notification of acceptance: 26 March 2026
Deadline for Early Bird Registration: 2 April 2026
Deadline for Covering Author Registration: 9 April 2026
Deadline for Registration: 25 May 2026

Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1478
To register for the event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/polymers2026?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/polymers2026?section=#instructions

Do not miss this unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the Polymers transformation.

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact polymers2026@mdpi.com.

https://sciforum.net/event/polymers2026

We would like to invite you to the second edition of the International Symposium on Materials Coating Science and Technology (MCST'2025), which will take place on 21-23 November 2025, in Wuhan, China. This symposium is organized by MDPI’s Coatings (ISSN: 2079-6412, IF: 2.9), co-organized by the Advanced Ceramics Branch of the Chinese Ceramic Society, and supported by the State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, the Huazhong University of Science and Technology.

MCST’2025 will feature 26 thematic sessions covering a wide range of surface coating applications. Leading experts from China will present keynote and invited talks on the latest developments in the field. We welcome all researchers, engineers, and students engaged in coating science and technology to join us.

Due to the strong interest and constructive feedback from the academic community, the submission deadline has been extended to 17 September 2025.

Conference Chairs
Prof. Wei Pan, Tsinghua University, China
Prof. Xiaofeng Zhao, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Prof. Guanjun Yang, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China
Prof. Rong Tu, Wuhan University of Technology, China
Prof. Cheng Zhang, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China

Event Speakers (Ongoing Updates)
Please click on the following link to view all event speakers:
https://sciforum.net/event/MCST-2025?section=#event_speakers

Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission (extended): 17 September 2025
Notification of acceptance (extended): 26 September 2025
Deadline for early bird registration: 27 August 2025
Covering author registration deadline: 10 October 2025
Registration deadline: 21 November 2025

Conference Awards
The Best Poster Awards will be presented at this conference. After an evaluation conducted by the organizing committee, the awards will be given to the ten highest-quality posters.
Ten winners will receive a 50% waiver of the APC in Coatings.
All winners will be issued a certificate celebrating their achievements.

Topics of Interest
S1. Ultra-Hard, Ultra-Smooth, Wear-Resistant Coatings
S2. Superhydrophilic/Hydrophobic Coatings
S3. Thermal Barrier Coatings
S4. Heat Dissipation/Insulating Coatings
S5. Anti-Corrosion/Anti-Fouling/Antimicrobial Functional Coatings
S6. Biomedical and Bioengineering Coatings
S7. Optical Coatings
S8. Electromagnetic Shielding Coatings
S9. Self-Assembling/Adaptive Smart Coatings
S10. Advanced Spraying Technologies (Thermal Spray/Cold Spray)
S11. Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
S12. Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)
S13. Electrochemical Deposition
S14. Sol–Gel Coatings
S15. Plasma Micro-Arc Oxidation Coatings
S16. Surface Engineering and Tribology
S17. Novel Specialized Coating Technologies
S18. Coating Technologies in Semiconductor and Information Technology Applications
S19. Coating Technologies in Energy Applications
S20. Coating Technologies in Agriculture and Food Industry Applications
S21. Coating Technologies in Mechanical, Marine, and Aerospace Applications
S22. Additive Manufacturing and Laser Surface Treatment
S23. Surface Processing and Intelligent Manufacturing
S24. Bioinspired Coatings
S25. Atomic-Scale Manufacturing and Precision Coatings
S26. Coating Technologies in Cultural Heritage Preservation

Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1342
To register for this event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/MCST-2025?subscribe&section=#registration
For more information, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/MCST-2025?subscribe&section=#InstructionsfForAuthors

For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact mcst2025@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at MCST’2025.

Best regards,
Conference Chairs
MCST’2025 Organizing Team

MCST’2025 (EN): https://sciforum.net/event/MCST-2025
MCST’2025 (CN): https://sciforum.net/event/MCST2025

https://sciforum.net/event/MCST-2025

We cordially invite you to attend this event organized by the MDPI journal Prosthesis (ISSN: 2673-1592, Impact Factor: 2.8). It will take place virtually on 10–12 December 2025, CET.

Conference Chairs
Prof. Dr. Marco Cicciù, University of Catania, Italy

The Topics of Interest
S1. Dental Restorative Materials in Prosthodontics
S2. Digital Technologies and Artificial Intelligence in Prosthodontics
S3. Innovations and Challenges in Dental Implants

Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 12th August 2025
Notification of acceptance: 11th October 2025
Deadline for registration: 5th December 2025

Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1311
To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCPr2025?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/IOCPr2025?section=#instructions

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact icopr2025@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at IOCPr 2025.

https://sciforum.net/event/IOCPr2025

Dear researchers,

We are pleased to announce the The 1st International Online Conference on Optics (IOCO2026). The conference is organized by the MDPI journal Optics (1.1 (2023); 5-Year Impact Factor: 1.1 (2023)), and will take place virtually on 25–27 March 2026. Participation in the conference is FREE.

IOCO 2026 will present the state of the art and exciting new developments in optics relating to the following topics:

S1. Biomedical Optics;
S2. Optoelectronics and Optical Engineering;
S3. Geometrical Optics;
S4. Photonics and Optical Communications;
S5. Laser Sciences and Technology;
S6. Quantum Optics;

Important Dates
Deadline for Abstract Submission: 15 December 2025
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 10 February 2026
Registration Deadline: 23 March 2026

Guide for Authors

To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1353

To register for the event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCO2026?subscribe&section=#registration

Best Oral Presentation Awards and Best Poster Awards
Number of Awards Available: 6

There will be 6 winners selected for these awards.

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact: ioco2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the The 1st International Online Conference on Optics.

Kind regards,
IOCO2026 Organizing Team
Email: ioco2026@mdpi.com

https://sciforum.net/event/IOCO2026

Conference: The 3rd International Online Conference on Corrosion and Materials Degradation
Date: 30 June–2 July 2026, CEST, online
Conference Website: https://sciforum.net/event/CMD2026

This conference is organized by the MDPI journal Corrosion and Materials Degradation (CMD, ISSN: 2624-5558; CiteScore: 4.5) and will take place virtually from 30 June to 2 July 2026 (Central European Summer Time).

Conference Chairs:

• Prof. Dr. Raman Singh, Monash University, Australia;
• Prof. Dr. David Bastidas, ROSEN USA, USA;
• Prof. Dr. Dominique Thierry, RISE Research Institutes, Sweden.

Topics of Interest:

S1. Electrochemical Corrosion Mechanism at the Interface (Localized, Crevice, Advanced Characterization Techniques, EAC, Nanoscale);
S2. Corrosion of Steel in Concrete;
S3. Surface Treatments and Coatings for Corrosion Protection;
S4. Corrosion in New Materials (HEA, CCA, TWIP/TRIP, AM, PM);
S5. Corrosion in Biomedical Implants;
S6. Corrosion and Coating Management Strategies in the Built Environment;
S7. Discovery and Application of Corrosion Inhibitors;
S8. AI and ML Tools and Digital Twins for Corrosion Prediction.

Important Dates:
Deadline for abstract submission: 23 January 2026;
Abstract acceptance notification: 6 March 2026;
Early bird registration deadline: 11 March 2026;
Covering author registration deadline: 18 March 2026;
Registration deadline: 23 June 2026.

Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please visit the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1383.

To register for the event, please visit the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/CMD2026?section=#registration.

For more information, you may refer to the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/CMD2026.

For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact cmd2026@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the 3rd International Online Conference on Corrosion and Materials Degradation.

https://sciforum.net/event/CMD2026

We cordially invite you to attend the 1st International Online Conference on Dentistry (IOCDT 2026) organized by MDPI’s Dentistry Journal (ISSN: 2304-6767, Impact Factor: 3.1), which will take place online via the Sciforum platform on 7–9 October 2026, Central European Summer Time (CEST).

Conference Chairs

Prof. Dr. Claude Jaquiéry
Department of Oral and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
Faculty of Medicine, University of Basel, Switzerland
Prof. Dr. Georgios Romanos
Department of Periodontics and Endodontics, School of Dental Medicine, Stony Brook University, United States
Department of Oral Surgery and Implant Dentistry, J.W. Goethe University, Germany
Prof. Dr. Gianrico Spagnuolo
Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Naples “Federico II”, Italy

Topics of Interest:

S1. Preventive Dentistry and Oral Hygiene
S2. Dental Materials
S3. Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
S4. Restorative Dentistry, Endodontics, and Dental Traumatology
S5. Periodontics and Implant Dentistry
S6. Lasers in Dentistry
S7. Digital Dentistry
S8. AI in Dentistry

Important Dates

Deadline for abstract submission: 5 June 2026
Notification of acceptance: 31 July 2026
Deadline for registration: 1 October 2026

Submit your abstract here

Register for the conference here

For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact us at iocdt2026@mdpi.com

We look forward to seeing you at IOCDT 2026.

https://sciforum.net/event/IOCDT2026

After a successful 2024 edition in Hamburg with over 140 senior-level participants, ACI is pleased to host the 6th European E-Fuels Conference in Frankfurt, Germany on 5th–6th November 2025.

This annual industry event serves as a premier platform for collaboration and innovation in the evolving e-fuels sector. The conference will once again gather leaders from renewable energy, fuel production, aviation, maritime, automotive manufacturing, electrolyser technology, consulting, and policy.

Key topics for 2025 include the following:

• European and global e-fuels market outlook;
• Regulatory landscape and incentives;
• Challenges to market maturity;
• Panel on accelerating projects and boosting production capacity;
• Sector applications in automotive, aviation, and maritime industries;
• Financing and investment strategies;
• Scaling industrial production;
• Competing with biofuels.

The event will offer presentations, panel discussions, and high-level networking opportunities.

Register or Enquire:
Members and subscribers receive a 15% registration discount (valid up to 30 days before the event).

For details, contact:
Marcin Janecki–mjanecki@acieu.net | +48 61 646 7047
(Quote: EFUe6FMKT)

Agenda: https://marketing.acieu.net/acton/media/6204/European-EFuels-Agenda

Website:

https://www.wplgroup.com/aci/event/european-e-fuels-conference/

The aim of the conference, now in its 2nd Edition, is to bring together scientists from various fields of Materials Science—physicists, chemists, and engineers—providing them with an opportunity to present the state of the art of their research and discuss the latest trends in the field.

The conference covers all aspects of scientific research on advanced and functional materials, including nanomaterials, electronic and photonic materials (such as semiconductors, dielectrics, liquid crystals, and ionic solids), ferroelectric and piezoelectric materials, ferromagnetic and multiferroic materials, thin films and coatings, metals, alloys, composites, glasses, catalytic materials, polymers, energy materials, and bio- and organic materials, addressing both experimental and theoretical aspects.

https://www.3d-icomas.org

The InSciTech Meet on Advanced Materials & Emerging Technologies, scheduled for May 11–13, 2026 in the vibrant city of Bangkok, Thailand, is a premier international gathering designed to spotlight the most significant breakthroughs in materials science and next-generation technologies. This dynamic forum will unite distinguished scientists, visionary researchers, engineers, industrial leaders, and technology developers from across the globe.

The event will feature cutting-edge discussions across a wide range of topics, including nanomaterials, functional and smart composites, energy storage and conversion systems, biomedical and regenerative materials, 4D printing, additive manufacturing, and AI-driven material discoveries. The program is thoughtfully designed to bridge the gap between fundamental research and scalable, real-world innovations—catalyzing cross-disciplinary collaboration, knowledge exchange, and global partnerships.

Important Dates

Conference Dates: May 11-13 2026

Early Bird Registration: November 30, 2025

Abstract Submission Deadline: March 25, 2026

Click here to submit abstract

Click here to register

For details visit our website at the following link:

https://inscitechsummits.com/2026/materials-emerging-technologies