Conferences
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (2)
Jeju, Republic of Korea
Join over 500+ scientists, engineers and pioneering researchers at the 3rd International Conference on AI Sensors and Transducers (AIS 2026), from 2 to 7 August 2026.
Organized by MDPI and the open access journals Sensors, Micromachines, AI Sensors, Micro, Remote Sensing, Robotics and Technologies, this in-person conference brings together leading experts who will share insights on AI sensors and sensing technologies, as well as their various applications for research and industry.
Registrations Open Until 1 August 2026
We invite you to register and join in on insightful discussions at AIS 2026 by clicking here:
https://sciforum.net/event/AIS2026?section=#registration
Event Details
Date: 2–7 August 2026.
Venue: International Convention Center JEJU (ICC JEJU).
Location: Jeju, Republic of Korea.
Please visit the AIS 2026 website for the latest announcements and information:
https://sciforum.net/event/AIS2026
We look forward to welcoming you in Jeju!
Sincerely,
AIS 2026 Organizing Committee
ais2026@mdpi.com
Barcelona, Spain
Dear colleagues,
Mark your calendars! We’re excited to invite you to Drones 2026: Mapping the Knowledge, taking place from 11–13 November 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Organized by MDPI and the open-access journal Drones, this in-person event 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 the design, development, and application of drone technologies.
Why You Should Join
Over the course of three days, we will explore a wide range of novel and attractive topics in the field, including invited talks from leading experts and eight key sessions:
- Drone Design and Development
- Networks and Communications
- Guidance, Navigation, and Control
- Artificial Intelligence Applications for Drones
- Drones in Agriculture and Forestry
- Drones in Security and Defense
- Drones in Geospatial Industry
- Emerging Applications of Drones
Abstract Submission Now Open!
Want to present your latest research? We're accepting submissions for short talks and poster presentations. All the info you need is available on our website – and yes, you're welcome to submit already! Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your work and submit your abstract by 14 July 2026.
Check out our website for more details about the sessions, venue, and travel information. Start planning your participation today!
We look forward to welcoming you to Barcelona for an inspiring and engaging conference experience.
Sincerely,
Prof. Dr. Diego González-Aguilera and Prof. Dr. Pablo Rodríguez-Gonzálvez
Drones 2026 Chairs
Sent by the Drones 2026 Conference Secretariat
drones2026@mdpi.com
P.S. Know someone who’d love this? Please share the news and help us grow the drones’ community!
Upcoming Partner Conferences (1)
The Hague/Delft, The Netherlands
Are you working on the future of sustainable and autonomous remanufacturing? Then join us at the 10th International Workshop on Advanced Remanufacturing (IWAR 2026), taking place from 14 to 16 October 2026 at the THUAS campus in The Hague/Delft, The Netherlands.
Formerly known as the International Workshop on Autonomous Remanufacturing, IWAR has grown into an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, engineers, and industrial leaders to present their latest research results, ideas, developments, and applications in all areas of sustainable remanufacturing. The workshop will bring together leading scientists, researchers, and scholars in the domain of interest from around the globe and enable the interactive exchange of state-of-the-art knowledge.
Awards & Publication Opportunities
- Best Paper Award (sponsored by the Automation journal)
- Prize: €500
- One publication waiver voucher for the Smart Remanufacturing collection (valid until 31 December 2026)
- The authors of all accepted papers are welcome to submit extended full papers to the collection for post‑workshop publication.
Tracks
We invite the submission of research covering all areas related to autonomous remanufacturing, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Circular economy
- Sustainable production technologies
- Sustainable business models
- Green supply chains
- Reverse logistics
- Inspection and testing
- IoT and Industry 5.0
- AI in remanufacturing
- Disassembly mechanisms
- Robotic disassembly
- Collaborative robots
- Robotic inspection
- Remanufacturing of automotive products
Presenters are invited to submit abstracts (maximum 250 words) describing their research. Selected papers will be published in the IWAR 2026 Proceedings (Springer Link).
Timeline
- Abstract submission & notification: April–June 2026
- Full paper submission: 15 July 2026
- Early bird registration closes: 8 September 2026
- Registration deadline: 1 October 2026
- Conference: 14–16 October 2026
Location: THUAS campus, The Hague/Delft, The Netherlands
Previous IWAR events were hosted by the following universities:
- IWAR 2025 – Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo, Spain
- IWAR 2024 – Wayne State University, Detroit, USA
- IWAR 2023 – Università degli Studi della Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Caserta, Italy
- IWAR 2022 – University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- IWAR 2021 – Beihang University, Beijing, China
- IWAR 2020. – University of Birmingham, UK
- IWAR 2019. – Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
- IWAR 2018 – Wuhan University of Technology, China
- IWAR 2017 – University of Birmingham, UK
