Conferences

We would like to invite you to attend the 1st International Online Conference on Environments organized by MDPI’s journal Environments (ISSN: 2076-3298, Impact Factor: 3.7), which will take place online on 2–3 March 2026.

Conference Chairs
Prof. Dr. Sergio Ulgiati
Department of Science and Technology, Parthenope University of Napoli, Napoli, Italy;
School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China

The Topics of Interest
S1. Environmental Assessment Methods and Management Technologies
S2. Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment
S3. Terrestrial and Marine Biodiversity and Habitat Loss Prevention
S4. Urban Systems and Ecosystems: Dynamics and Functioning
S5. Shared Responsibility in Resource Use and Impact Generation
S6. Ecological, Environmental and Circular Economics

Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 10 November 2025
Notification of acceptance: 10 December 2025
Registration deadline: 25 February 2026

Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1375
To register for this event, please visit the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCE2026?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/IOCE2026?section=#instructions
For any inquiries regarding this event, please contact ioce2026@mdpi.com.

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

https://sciforum.net/event/IOCE2026

We are delighted to announce the 4th International Online Conference on Animals (IOCAN2026), organized by MDPI's open access journal Animals (ISSN: 2076-2615; Impact Factor: 2.7). This year's conference will be held online from 17 to 19 March 2026.

Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Clive J. C. Phillips, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonia;
Prof. Dr. Colin G. Scanes, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, USA;
Prof. Dr. Michael Hässig, University of Zürich, Switzerland.

Topics of Interest:

1. Sustainable Animal Welfare, Ethics and Human – Animal Interactions;
2. One Health: Improve Disease Manifestation and Management in Animals, Humans, and the Environment;
3. Sustainable Animal Nutrition;
4. Animal Genetics and Genomics;
5. Environmental Challenges to Animals and Precision Livestock Farming;
6. Animal Physiology, Reproduction, and Sustainable Animal Production;
7. Aquatic Animals.

Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 6 November 2025
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 4 December 2025
Registration Deadline: 13 March 2026

Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please follow this link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1472
To register for this event, please follow this link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCAN2026?section=#registration
For details regarding the submission of abstracts, posters and slides, please refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section:  https://sciforum.net/event/IOCAN2026?section=#instructions
For publication opportunities, please follow this link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCAN2026?section=#Publication_Opportunity

For any enquiries regarding this event, please contact iocan2026@mdpi.com

We look forward to seeing you at the 4th International Online Conference on Animals.

https://sciforum.net/event/IOCAN2026

We cordially invite you to attend this event organized by MDPI Inventions (ISSN: 2411-5134). It will take place virtually on 25–26 June 2026, CEST.

Conference Chair

Prof. Dr. Eugen Rusu
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University Dunarea de Jos of Galati, Romania

The Topics of Interest

S1. Energy transition, decarbonization, and environmental policy
S2. Advanced sustainable energy conversion systems
S3. Energy system analysis and modelling
S4. Advances and challenges in extracting offshore energy
S5. Hydrogen and other strategies to decarbonize energy systems

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline: 27 February 2026
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 27 March 2026
Free Registration Deadline: 22 June 2026

Guide for Authors

To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1468

To register for the event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCIV2026?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/IOCIV2026?section=#instructions

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact iociv2026@mdpi.com

We look forward to seeing you at the 1st International Online Conference on Inventions—Energy Security and Sustainable Development.

https://sciforum.net/event/IOCIV2026

We would like to invite you to attend the 12th World Sustainability Forum, organized by MDPI’s Sustainability journal (ISSN: 2071-1050, IF 3.3), which will take place from 21 to 24 August 2026, in Hong Kong, China.

Conference Chair:

• Professor Vivien Lu, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.

Honorary Chair:

• Prof. Dr. Max Bergman, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.

Topics of interest:
S1. Emerging Technologies and Integrated Solutions for Sustainable, Resilient Cities and Planet;
S2. Resilient Urban Energy Infrastructure;
S3. Sustainability Education and Innovative Approaches;
S4. Climate Change and Socio-Ecological Systems;
S5. Sustainable Urban Landscapes and Low-Carbon Mobility;
S6. Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency;
S7. Renewable Energy and Smart Grids;
S8. Policy Frameworks for Equitable Green Transitions;
S9. Sustainable Economic Models and Green Finance.

Important dates:
Abstract submission deadline: 1 May 2026;
Abstract acceptance notification: 1 June 2026.

Guide for authors:
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:  https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1460.

To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/WSF-12?section=#registration

For details regarding the submission of abstracts, posters, and slides and publication opportunities, you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section: https://sciforum.net/event/WSF-12?subscribe&section=#instructions.

For any enquiries regarding this event, please contact: wsf12@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the 12th World Sustainability Forum.

https://sciforum.net/event/WSF-12

We invite you to attend this event organized by MDPI journal Recycling (ISSN: 2313-4321; Impact Factor: 4.6; CITESCORE: 8.9). It will take place virtually on 7–8 September 2026, CEST.

Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Michele John, Sustainable Engineering Group, Curtin University, Australia

The Topics of Interest

S1. Advances in Recycling Technologies
S2. Circular Economy and Policy Innovations towards Improved Resource Recovery
S3. Plastic and Composite Waste Recycling
S4. Metal, Battery, and E-Waste Recycling
S5. Challenges and Opportunities in Construction and Demolition Waste

Important Dates

Deadline for abstract submission: 8th May 2026

Notification of acceptance: 17th June 2026

Deadline for registration: 1st September 2026

Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1526
To register for the event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCRe2026?section=#registration

For details regarding Abstract Submission, Poster and Slide Submission, and Publication Opportunities, you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section. 

Conference Awards

Best Oral Presentation Award

Number of winners: 5
Prizes: CHF 200 each

Best Paper Award

Number of winners: 1
Prizes: Full waiver of the APC in Recycling

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact: iocre2026@mdpi.com

We look forward to seeing you at IOCRe 2026.

https://sciforum.net/event/IOCRe2026

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