Conferences
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (2)
Athens, Greece
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.
Wuhan, China
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§ion=#registration
For more information, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/MCST-2025?subscribe§ion=#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
Upcoming Partner Conferences (2)
Bor, Serbia
The International October Conference on Mining and Metallurgy (IOC 2025) is organized by the Technical Faculty in Bor, University of Belgrade, in cooperation with the Mining and Metallurgy Institute Bor. The conference covers a wide range of topics, with a main focus on mining and metallurgy.
Main topics of IOC 2025 include the following:
-Mining and geology (underground and surface mining, mineral processing, and geology).
-Metallurgy and materials (extractive metallurgy, metal processing, materials science, and inorganic technology).
-Environmental and chemical engineering (environmental protection, chemical engineering, and recycling technologies).
-Industrial engineering and energetics (manufacturing technologies, industrial engineering, energetics, and quality management).
-Mechanical and software engineering (mechanical engineering, design and construction, and software engineering).
Registration, as well as the submission of abstracts and full papers, is available via the conference website:
https://ioc.tfbor.bg.ac.rs/registration/
The full paper template can be downloaded directly here:
https://ioc.tfbor.bg.ac.rs/public/2025/ioc56_template.docx
We invite original contributions in all areas of mining, metallurgy, materials engineering, environmental protection, and related fields.
The conference program will include plenary and invited lectures, oral and poster presentations, industrial site visits, and excellent opportunities for networking and professional exchange.
This year’s conference will be the 56th edition, which speaks to its long tradition and significance. It will be held in Bor, Eastern Serbia, at Bor Lake, from 22 to 25 October 2025.
Bor is a historic mining and metallurgical center in Eastern Serbia. With the opening of its first copper mine in 1903, Bor became one of the most important hubs of non-ferrous metallurgy in Southeastern Europe, though its mining tradition dates back to prehistoric sites like Rudna Glava and Majdanpek. Today, Bor is known for the RTB Bor complex, which includes mines, flotation facilities, a smelter (modernized with Flash Smelting technology from 2010 to 2014), and a refinery. Since 2018, the complex has been owned by Zijin Mining Group, which has expanded production, improved environmental standards, and introduced modern, energy-efficient technologies. This strong mining and metallurgical tradition is also the main reason why the International October Conference has been held in Bor for so many years.
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
We are excited to announce that the 6th edition of the Future Materials Conference will take place in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, and online, on 27–29 October 2025. This international forum will bring together leading researchers, innovators, and industry professionals to explore the latest breakthroughs in Materials Science and Nanotechnology.
Future Materials 2025 will feature specialized symposiums on:
- Future Biomaterials—Biomedical Applications, Biomimetic Engineering, Toxicity, 3D and 4D Printing;
- Future Materials for Energy and Environment;
- Materials for Electronics, Optics, and Photonics;
- Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials.
The conference will spotlight interdisciplinary research, nanotechnology-enabled solutions, emerging materials applications, and commercialization pathways.
After successful editions in Athens, Valencia, Rome, and Lisbon, with participation from Nobel Laureates and global thought leaders, Future Materials 2025 aims to once again provide an engaging and impactful experience.
To recognize outstanding contributions, the conference will include Best Poster Award and Young Researcher Awards, celebrating innovative work and encouraging early-career scientists in advancing the frontiers of materials science.
Call for Abstracts is Now Open!
Submit your abstract: materialsconference.yuktan.com/abstract-submission
Visit conference website: materialsconference.yuktan.com
We welcome your contributions and look forward to seeing you in Tenerife or Online!
