Conferences
Upcoming Journal Conferences (1)

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: 13 March 2026;
Abstract acceptance notification: 27 March 2026;
Early bird registration deadline: 3 April 2026;
Covering author registration deadline: 3 April 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.
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (4)

Online
Welcome message from the Chair:
On behalf of the organizing committee, we are delighted to invite you to the Molecules (ISSN: 1420-3049) webinar “New Green Developments for Catalysis, Synthesis, and Materials”, which will take place online on January 30, 2026. This webinar will bring together internationally recognized researchers to share and discuss cutting-edge advances in green chemistry, with a particular focus on sustainable catalysis, innovative synthetic methodologies, and eco-friendly materials. Topics will include, among others, the development of sustainable materials for stone conservation, green solvents in biocatalysis, and recent applications of organocatalysis. As green chemistry continues to play a vital role in addressing global environmental and health challenges, this event aims to highlight innovative research directions while fostering interdisciplinary scientific exchange within the community.
We are honored to host three distinguished speakers:
- Prof. Dr. Federica Menegazzo (Department of Molecular Sciences and Nano Systems, Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia, Italy), an expert in nanostructured inorganic materials and heterogeneous metallic catalysts for sustainable chemical processes and the development of advanced materials for cosmetic and cultural heritage applications;
- Prof. Dr. Gonzalo de Gonzalo (Department of Organic Chemistry, University of Seville, Spain), whose research focuses on biocatalytic and organocatalytic strategies for the synthesis of chiral compounds and the development of greener chemical processes;
- Prof. Wei Zhang (Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Center for Green Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Boston, USA), a leading authority in fluorous chemistry, organocatalysis, free radical chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and green synthesis.
We warmly invite you to join us for what promises to be an inspiring and dynamic discussion on the future of green catalysis, synthesis, and materials.
Date: 30 01 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CET | 9:00 a.m. EST | 10:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 878 2583 0189
Program:
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Speaker/Presentation |
Time in CET |
Time in EST |
|
Prof. Dr. Gilles Mailhot |
3:00–3:10 p.m. |
9:00–9:10 a.m. |
|
Prof. Dr. Federica Menegazzo |
3:10–3:40 p.m. |
9:10–9:40 a.m. |
|
Prof. Dr. Gonzalo De Gonzalo |
3:40–4:10 p.m. |
9:40–10:10 a.m. |
|
Prof. Dr. Wei Zhang |
4:10–4:40 p.m. |
10:10–10:40 a.m. |
|
Q&A Session |
4:40–4:55 p.m. |
10:40–10:55 a.m. |
|
Prof. Dr. Gilles Mailhot |
4:55–5:00 p.m. |
10:55–11:00 a.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Register anyway and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch.
Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:
- Prof. Dr. M. Gilles Mailhot, University Clermont Auvergne – CNRS, Institute of Chemistry of Clermont-Ferrand, France;
- Prof. Dr. Federica Menegazzo, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy;
- Prof. Dr. Gonzalo de Gonzalo, Department of Organic Chemistry, University of Seville, Spain;
- Prof. Dr Wei Zhang, Chemistry Department, University of Massachusetts Boston, USA.

Online
Chair: Prof. Dr. Dirk M. Guldi, Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Interdisciplinary Center for Molecular Materials
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität, Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany
It is our pleasure to invite you to the 1st International Online Conference on Photochemistry (IOCPC 2026), chaired by Prof. Dr. Dirk M. Guldi. The conference is organized by the journal Photochem (ISSN: 2673-7256) and will be held online from 8 to 9 April 2026 (CEST).
This conference represents an exciting opportunity for researchers in the field of photochemistry to present their research and exchange ideas with their esteemed colleagues. IOCPC 2026 is an online conference, eliminating the need for travel and participation expenses, while still ensuring a rigorous selection of scientific contributions and the opportunity to enhance the visibility of one’s research. All contributions should be related to the following topics:
S1. Photocatalysis;
S2. Photochemistry for Environmental Remediation;
S3. Photocatalytic Energy Conversion;
S4. Photodynamic and Photothermal Therapy;
S5. Photoluminescent Materials.
Guide for Authors
Please submit your abstract via the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1361
To register for the event for free, please use the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCPC2026?section=#registration
For more information, please refer to the following website:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCPC2026
Important Deadlines
Abstract Submission Deadline: 16 January 2026
Notification of Acceptance: 20 February 2026
Registration Deadline: 6 April 2026
For any inquiries regarding this event, please contact us at iocpc2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to welcoming you to the 1st International Online Conference on Photochemistry!

Online
We are excited to announce the 5th International Online Conference on Crystals (IOCC2026), chaired by Prof. Dr. Alessandra Toncelli, which will be held from 15 to 17 June 2026.
IOCC2026 invites researchers from academia and professionals in the crystals industry to present their original research, innovative ideas, scientific insights, and practical applications. We welcome contributions within the following thematic areas:
- S1. Inorganic Crystalline Materials;
- S2. Liquid Crystals;
- S3. Organic Crystalline Materials;
- S4. Hybrid and Composite Crystalline Materials;
- S5. Materials for Energy Applications;
- S6. Crystal Engineering;
- S7. Crystalline Metals and Alloys.
Important Deadlines:
Deadline for Abstract Submission: 8 March 2026
Notification of Acceptance: 8 April 2026
Deadline for Registration: 12 June 2026
Guide for Authors:
You can submit your abstract via the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/ff42f26648bdfa75710a4d517f60e798
To register for the event for free, please use the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCC2026?subscribe§ion=#registration
For more information, you may refer to the following website:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCC2026
If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact us at iocc2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to your participation in the 5th International Online Conference on Crystals (IOCC2026).
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!
Upcoming Partner Conferences (1)

Madrid, Spain
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the local organizing committee, it is both an honor and a great pleasure to invite scientists from across the globe to the 25th International Symposium Surfactants in Solution (SIS) 2026, which will take place in Madrid, Spain, from June 14th to 19th, 2026.
The SIS Symposium has long been recognized as a premier international forum for advancing the fundamental and applied science of surfactants, colloids, interfaces, foams, and emulsions. The 2026 edition will be especially significant, as it marks the 50th Anniversary of this influential conference series, first established in 1976. This milestone edition will not only celebrate five decades of scientific progress but also highlight new and emerging directions in surfactant science.
SIS 2026 will feature cutting-edge research on topics such as self-assembly and molecular design of surfactants, interfacial rheology, micro- and nanostructured systems, foams and emulsions, responsive and active interfaces, green and sustainable formulations, and advances in experimental, analytical, and simulation methodologies. In line with current scientific developments, the conference will also emphasize data-driven approaches, machine learning, and multiscale modeling in colloids and interface science, supporting greater interdisciplinarity and innovation.
Since its inaugural meeting in Albany in 1976, the SIS Symposium has traveled across continents, fostering a vibrant and inclusive community dedicated to understanding and applying the physics and chemistry of interfaces. As we gather in Madrid for the 50th Anniversary, SIS 2026 aims to reflect on this remarkable legacy, showcase the latest breakthroughs, and explore the scientific and technological challenges that will shape the next decades of surfactant and interfacial research.
We are delighted to host this commemorative edition at the Faculty of Chemical Sciences of the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Madrid, renowned for its history, culture, gastronomy, and warm hospitality, provides an exceptional setting for stimulating scientific exchange and memorable social interactions.
On behalf of both the organizing committee and the international advisory committee, we warmly invite you to join us in Madrid in June 2026 for an inspiring and productive celebration of surfactant and interfacial science at SIS 2026.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Warm regards,
Prof. Ramón G. Rubio and Prof. Eduardo Guzmán
Faculty of Chemical Sciences
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Conference dates: June 14th–19th, 2026
Madrid, Spain
Conference website:
