Conferences

Dear Researchers,

We are pleased to announce the 1st International Online Conference on Urban Sciences (IOCUS 2026). This conference is organized by the open access MDPI journal Urban Science (ISSN: 2413-8851; IF: 2.1) and will take place online on 20–22 May 2026. Participation in this conference is free of charge.

IOCUS 2026 offers a platform for scholars, researchers, and experts in the field of urban science to come together, exchange ideas, and showcase cutting-edge research. The conference will cover a wide range of topics in urban science, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Urban Planning and Design;
• Urban Environments and Sustainability;
• Urban Economies and Resource Management;
• Urban Mobility and Transportation;
• Urban Resilience and Adaptation;
• Urbanization and Social Development.

Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 15th February 2026
Abstract acceptance notification: 15th March 2026
Registration deadline: 18th May 2026

Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1369
To register for the event, please click the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCUS2026?subscribe&section=#registration
Note: Only abstracts can be accepted for this conference. To publish a conference proceedings paper free of charge or submit a full manuscript to Urban Science (ISSN: 2413-8851; IF: 2.1), please refer to the “Publication Opportunities” section of the journal’s website.

Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award
Number of Awards Available: 4
The winners of the above awards will each receive a certificate and 200 CHF. In addition, they will also be granted the opportunity to publish one research article or review free of charge in Urban Science.

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact iocus2026@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the 1st International Online Conference on Urban Sciences.

Kind regards,

Conference Chairs
Prof. Dr. Luis Hernández-Callejo
Prof. Dr. Peter Newman
Prof. Dr. Francesco Aletta
Prof. Dr. Jianming Cai
Dr. Jieling Xiao

https://sciforum.net/event/IOCUS2026

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

1. G – Global: Sustainable Development in the Global South: Challenges and Opportunities
2. O – Organize: Workforce Development and Skills in the Construction Sector
3. B – Build: Sustainable Building Practices
4. U – Unit: Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Management
5. I – Innovate: Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Construction
6. L – Lead: Building Regulations versus Technology Innovations
7. D – Develop: Innovation and Lifelong Learning in Built Environment Education
8. 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

https://sciforum.net/event/GOBUILD2026