Conferences

Welcome to the Nutrients Special Issue webinar, “Trace Elements for Brain Health and Cognitive Ageing”. This webinar brings together leading researchers to discuss the latest evidence on the role of trace elements in maintaining brain health and preventing cognitive decline across the life course. Through expert presentations on iodine, lithium, vitamin A, and n-3 PUFA–ApoE interactions, we will explore emerging findings from nutritional epidemiology, biomarker research, and public health nutrition, highlighting both current evidence and future research directions. We hope that this webinar provides a valuable platform for scientific exchange, interdisciplinary collaboration, and discussion on how trace element research can contribute to healthier brain ageing and improved population health. 

Date: 23 September 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CEST | 9:00 a.m. EDT
Webinar ID: 834 7295 5947

Register now for free!

Program:

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.

If you cannot attend, please register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch.

Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:

• Dr. Zheng Ma, Centre for Public Health and Wellbeing, School of Health and Social Wellbeing, College of Health, University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom;
• Dr. Agostinho Almeida, LAQV/REQUIMTE, Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Portugal;
• Dr. Shaobo Zhou, School of Science, Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of Greenwich, Chatham, United Kingdom.

Relevant Topics:

“Trace Elements for Brain Health and Cognitive Ageing” 
Guest Editors: Dr. Zheng Ma and Dr. Agostinho Almeida
Manuscript submission deadline: 25 November 2026

For more information about this webinar, please visit the following website: https://sciforum.net/event/NUTRIENTS-29.

If you have any questions about this event, please contact journal.webinar@mdpi.com.

Nutrients Webinar Secretariat

https://sciforum.net/event/NUTRIENTS-29

We cordially invite you to attend this event organized by the MDPI journal Metabolites (ISSN 2218-1989; IF 3.7). It will take place virtually on 14–16 October 2026, CEST, Online.

Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Hunter N.B. Modeley, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington, USA.

The Topics of Interest
S1. Lipid and Nutrition Metabolomics
S2. Ecological and Environmental Metabolomics
S3. Advanced Data Analysis and Integration in Metabolomics
S4. Clinical Metabolomics and Drug Metabolism
S5. Advances in Metabolomics Technologies
S6. Plant and Animal Metabolism and Metabolic Modeling

Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 17 July 2026.
Notification of acceptance: 17 August 2026.
Registration deadline: 8 October 2026.

Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1670
To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IECM2026?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/IECM2026?section=#instructions

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact iecm2026@mdpi.com

We look forward to seeing you at The 5th International Electronic Conference on Metabolomics.

https://sciforum.net/event/IECM2026

We are excited to announce the 1st International Online Conference on Geriatrics (IOCGR2026), chaired by Prof. Dr. med. Ralf Lobmann, which will be held from 22 to 23 October 2026.

IOCGR 2026 invites researchers from academia and professionals in the geriatrics medicine industry to present their original research, innovative ideas, scientific insights, and practical applications. We welcome contributions within the following thematic areas:

• S1. Neurology/Psychiatry in the elderly.
• S2. Surgical Topics.
• S3. Internal Medicine.
• S4. Diabetic Foot/Wound healing.
• S5. Top 10 Abstracts from the past 10 years.

Important Deadlines:
Deadline for Abstract Submission: 6 July 2026.
Notification of Acceptance: 5 August 2026.
Deadline for Registration: 19 October 2026.

Guide for Authors:
You can submit your abstract via the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1589.
To register for the event for free, please use the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCGR2026?section=#registration.
For more information, you may refer to the following website:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCGR2026.

If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact us at iocgr2026@mdpi.com.

We look forward to your participation in the 1st International Online Conference on Geriatrics (IOCGR 2026).

https://sciforum.net/event/IOCGR2026

We would like to invite you to this event organized by MDPI Foods (ISSN 2304-8158, Impact Factor 5.1). It will take place virtually on 28–30 October 2026, CET, online.

Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Arun K. Bhunia, Molecular Food Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Food Science, Purdue University, USA

Topics of Interest
A. AI, Technology and Engineering in Food;
B. Nutritional and Functional Foods;
C. Food Physicochemistry and Analysis;
D. Food Microbiology and Biotechnologies;
E. Sustainable Food System and Food Security;
F. Sensory and Consumer Research;
G. Food Safety, Toxicology and Quality;
H. Food Packaging and Storage Technology.

Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 18 June 2026
Notification of acceptance: 8 August 2026
Early bird registration deadline: 11 August 2026
Covering author registration deadline: 12 September 2026
Registration deadline: 22 October 2026

Guide for authors
To submit your abstract, please click here:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1735
To register for the event, please click here:
https://sciforum.net/event/Foods2026?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/Foods2026?section=#instructions

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact foods2026@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the 7th International Electronic Conference on Foods.

https://sciforum.net/event/Foods2026

We are pleased to welcome you to the 1st International Online Conference on Healthy Ageing (IOCHA 2027), which will take place online from 14 to 15 June 2027.

The 1st International Online Conference on Healthy Ageing (IOCHA 2027) provides an exceptional opportunity for researchers, healthcare professionals, clinicians, and scientists worldwide to share their latest findings, engage in meaningful discussions, address emerging challenges, and contribute to shaping a healthier future for ageing societies.

Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Lydia Gimenez Llort, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain

Topics of Interest:
S1. Biological foundations of healthy ageing.
S2. Brain, cognition, and mental health in ageing.
S3. Nutrition, lifestyle, and disease prevention in ageing.
S4. Technology, healthcare systems, and age-friendly societies.

Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 15 February 2027.
Notification of acceptance: 15 March 2027.
Free registration deadline: 8 June 2027.

Guide for Authors
Please submit your abstract here: https://sciforum.net/submissions/IOCHA2027/1
Please register for the event to secure the early bird price here: https://sciforum.net/registration/IOCHA2027/tickets
For more information about instructions for authors, please visit our website: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCHA2027/instructions-for-authors

Publication Opportunities

1. Journal Publication
Participants in this conference are cordially invited to contribute a full manuscript to the conference's Topics Collections published in Healthcare (ISSN: 2227-3425，IF: 3.4 ) Biomedicines (ISSN: 2227-9059，IF: 4.5), Brain Sciences (ISSN: 2076-3425，IF: 3.4), Geriatrics (ISSN: 2308-3417，IF: 2.4), International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN: 1422-0067，IF: 5.6), Journal of Ageing and Longevity (ISSN: 2673-9259), Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics (ISSN: 2499-6564，IF: 0.9), Nutrients (ISSN: 2072-6643，IF: 5.8), and Behavioral Sciences (ISSN: 2076-328X，IF: 3.2), with a 20% discount on the publication fee. Conference discounts cannot be combined with reviewer vouchers. All submitted papers will undergo MDPI’s standard peer-review procedure. The abstracts should be cited and noted on the first page of the paper.

2. Proceeding Paper Publication
Authors of accepted abstracts are highly encouraged to submit an extended proceeding paper (ideally 4–8 pages in length) for the conference's dedicated proceedings volume in Medical Sciences Forum, for free, please submit it after the conference.

Contact
For inquiries, please contact iocha@mdpi.com

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

https://sciforum.net/event/IOCHA2027

The International Medicinal Mushroom Conference (IMMC) is widely recognised as the leading global scientific event dedicated exclusively to medicinal mushrooms. Since its first edition in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 2001, the conference has travelled across Europe, Asia, North America, and South America, reflecting the remarkable international growth of medicinal mushroom research.

What makes IMMC unique is its ability to bring together diverse communities around a common interest. Researchers working in fungal biology, biotechnology, nutrition, medicine, pharmacology, ecology, food science, and public health meet alongside industry leaders, mushroom growers, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and policy makers. Few scientific conferences successfully bridge science, industry, and society in such a comprehensive way.

Over the past 25 years, medicinal mushrooms have evolved from a niche research topic into one of the most dynamic areas of functional foods, nutraceuticals, biotechnology, microbiome science, and sustainable health solutions. Scientific publications have increased exponentially, while global consumer interest in species such as Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Cordyceps, and Turkey Tail continues to grow.

The 13th International Medicinal Mushroom Conference (IMMC13), which will be held in Bragança, Portugal, from 22 to 25 September 2026, is occurring at a particularly exciting moment for the field. Emerging topics such as precision nutrition, artificial intelligence-assisted discovery, microbiome interactions, circular bioeconomy, sustainable food systems, and the therapeutic potential of psychedelic mushrooms are reshaping both research and industry.

Under the theme “Medicinal Mushrooms for a Sustainable Future in Food & Health”, IMMC13 will explore how fungi can contribute to healthier populations, more resilient food systems, innovative biotechnological solutions, and a more sustainable future.

Further Information
Conference Website: https://immc13.com/
Registration Platform: https://immc13.sci-meet.org/register/IMMC13
Participant Access Area: https://immc13.sci-meet.org/login

https://immc13.com/

Conference Name: 2026 World Pediatrics Conference
Date and Venue: 5–6 October 2026 | Hotel Agora Regency Osaka Sakai, Osaka, Japan
Link: https://pediatrics.episirus.org/
Theme: “Advancing Pediatric Innovation for a Healthier Tomorrow”

The 2026 World Pediatrics Conference (2026WPC) is going to be held in Osaka, Japan, during 5–6 October 2026. The 2026WPC will focus on new research and provides an opportunity for doctors, pediatricians, nurses, Ph.D. fellows, and professionals to present and discuss their objective to achieve the collaborative goals of providing neonatal care, preventing disease, maximizing comfort in health conditions, and proper treatment and management. The 2026 World Pediatrics Conference will cover key topics like Critical care, Anesthesiology, Biochemistry, Epilepsy, Genetics, Neurology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Hematology, Cardiology, Oncology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Allergy, Dermatology, and many more. Kindly download our conference brochure (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/109-2tloW6-ijo1mKHM5j8mHOpUOZXXXC) to know more.

https://pediatrics.episirus.org/

The 2nd Australasian International Breast Congress (AIBC) will take place in Brisbane, Australia, October 8–10, 2026. This congress marks a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the World Congress on Controversies in Breast Cancer (CoBrCa), the Australasian Society for Breast Disease (ASBD), and Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand (BreastSurgANZ), who have worked together since the first successful congress in 2018 and are thrilled to continue this important journey of shared learning and collective advancement.

This partnership brings together diverse expertise and perspectives, with a broad national and international faculty, creating a platform where healthcare professionals can exchange ideas and share knowledge.

AIBC will be the main congress in the field of breast diseases in the Asia–Pacific region in 2026 and will continue the tradition of directly addressing key issues facing clinicians in their daily practice, including medical oncology, surgery, radiation oncology, breast imaging, pathology, reconstruction, allied health, and survivorship issues.

For more information:

https://aib-congress.org/

We are delighted to invite you to ICPH & ICoFF 2026 (The 12th International Conference on Polyphenols and Health, and the 9th International Conference on Food Factors), which will be held at PACIFICO Yokohama in October 2026. Our mission is to promote research across all areas of basic and applied food and nutritional sciences.

The ICPH conference is becoming a key international forum for discussing the health-promoting functions of polyphenols. The ICoFF has developed into a valuable global meeting where researchers in food sciences, medicine, and pharmaceuticals come together to present their work on food-derived bioregulatory factors.

The theme of the conference is “Food Augmentation: Function, Sensory, and Experience,” which reflects our aim to push the boundaries of what food can achieve and to open new horizons in food functionality research. The conference offers a unique opportunity for scientific exchange and networking among academia, industry, and regulatory sectors, bringing together both emerging and established researchers and experts. We warmly welcome your participation and look forward to sharing an inspiring time with you in our wonderful city.

Conference Chairs
President ICPH2026: Prof. Naomi Osakabe, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan
President ICoFF2026: Prof. Kaeko Murota, Osaka Metropolitan University, Japan

Conference’s Theme
“Food Augmentation: Function, Sensory, and Experience”

Important Dates
Regular registration deadline: 30 September 2026
On-site Registration: 13–17 October 2026

Conference Website
https://smartconf.jp/content/icph-icoff2026/

Co-hosted events: IUNS Workshop at ICPH & ICoFF 2026
The IUNS Subcommittee of the Science Council of Japan (SCJ) regularly organizes workshops to foster the development of early-career researchers. On this occasion, we will hold a joint workshop between ICPH & ICoFF 2026 and the IUNS subcommittee of SCJ.
Participants will attend conference lectures related to a topic of their own choice, engage in group discussions with others who selected the same topic, and present the outcomes of their discussions.
Registration for the workshop is available through the ICPH & ICoFF 2026 website. 

For any inquiries regarding this conference, please contact icph-icoff2026@pcojapan.jp.
We look forward to seeing you at the ICPH & ICoFF 2026 joint conference.

https://smartconf.jp/content/icph-icoff2026/

The 12th International Symposium on Recent Advances in Food Analysis (RAFA 2026) will provide an overview of contemporary trends in the analytical and bioanalytical strategies for food quality and safety control, and discuss challenges, novel approaches, and emerging issues and visions for the future in food and natural products analysis. The programme will provide networking opportunities as well as explore the latest results from the food analysis community, given by leading scientists and also the younger generation. Register for participation at

https://www.rafa2026.eu/

Following the success of COGI 2025 in Rome, which brought together over 1,800 delegates from more than 80 countries, we are delighted to announce the 34th World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Infertility (COGI), taking place in Athens, Greece, from November 12–14, 2026.

This year’s congress will once again bring together world-renowned experts in OBGYN and infertility. The scientific program will address the most pressing and controversial issues in the field through structured debates, focused discussions, and interactive sessions. As in previous years, COGI will offer discussion time for interaction between speakers and delegates, encouraging open dialogue, critical thinking, and networking across disciplines and geographies.

Athens, one of Europe’s most historic and vibrant capitals, provides a unique setting for this exchange of knowledge. Combining state-of-the-art congress facilities with rich cultural heritage, Mediterranean hospitality, and excellent accessibility, Athens is an ideal backdrop for meaningful scientific collaboration and collegial meetings.

COGI again invites you to contribute to the congress by submitting your research for consideration as oral presentations, e-Posters, and moderated e-Posters.

For our young colleagues born after 1991, we encourage you to submit your work for the Young Scientist Abstract Award, which recognizes and supports emerging talent in the field of obstetrics, gynecology, and infertility.

We look forward to welcoming you to Athens for COGI 2026, for what promises to be another outstanding congress dedicated to advancing the field of OBGYN and infertility.

http://www.cogi-congress.org/

The World Congress on Insulin Resistance, Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease (WCIRDC), now in its 24th year, will be held at the Hilton Universal Hotel Los Angeles in Universal City, CA, on December 3–6, 2026. It is a unique and exciting multidisciplinary CME conference. The Congress has become the premier global meeting dedicated to diabetes, obesity, lipids, cardiovascular–kidney, and liver disease linking basic research to clinical practice in pursuit of our theme: Exploring New Frontiers in Metabolism—Tomorrow’s Clinical Science Today. WCIRDC offers attendees a unique experience to interact with the distinguished global faculty in an intimate setting, for a collaborative experience that explores the newest understanding of metabolic diseases and the development of future therapeutic modalities. Registration is now open.

https://cme.onl/wcirdc/24th/