Conferences
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (1)
Athens, Greece
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to welcome you to Coatings 2026: Safe and Sustainable by Design Surface Treatment and Coatings, which will take place in Athens, Greece, from 20–22 April 2026. This conference 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 Surface Finishing.
The surface finishing industry faces growing challenges, including stricter environmental regulations such as REACH and the EU Green Deal, increasing the need to adopt cleaner, more sustainable technologies. By joining forces across research, policy, and supply chains, we can create coatings that meet tomorrow’s standards while protecting our planet.
Core domains of research will be covered by the following tracks:
- Advances in metallic and metal matrix composite coatings
- Advances in organic and hybrid coatings
- Advances in methods and equipment
- Surface finishing for additive manufacturing
- Application of the SSbD framework on the surface finishing industry
- Advances in thermal spraying
- Thin film technologies and applications
- Anodizing of light alloys
- AI tools and simulations
- Phasing out substances of concern from the surface finishing industry
Through keynote lectures, oral presentations, and poster sessions, our program is designed to offer an engaging platform for discussing cutting-edge research, emerging challenges, and future directions in the field.
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We look forward to an inspiring and productive conference at the Wyndham Grand Athens, a modern venue at the heart of Athens, and to welcoming you to Coatings 2026.
Sincerely,
Prof. Dr. Luca Magagnin
Prof. Dr. Eugenia Valsami-Jones
Dr. Alexandros Zoikis Karathanasis
Coatings 2026 Chairs
For all inquiries, please contact coatings2026@mdpi.com.
Upcoming Partner Conferences (3)
Granada, Spain
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the local organizing committee, it is both an honor and a pleasure to invite scientists from around the world to the 20th Food Colloids Conference, taking place in Granada, Spain, on March 22nd–26th, 2026.
This conference serves as a global platform for experts from academia and industry to share their latest research and insights into the fascinating and complex world of food colloids. The 20th edition will highlight the latest trends in colloidal food systems while continuing to explore the timeless principles of physical chemistry in the field. A key focus this year will be on sustainable food colloids such as those from insects, plants, and microbial-based approaches, including their multiscale characterization and applicability in food delivery systems. Additionally, the conference will broaden its scope to include AI methods and digital technologies in food colloids fostering interdisciplinarity in food research.
The Food Colloids Conference has a rich history, dating back to its inception in Leeds in 1986. Since then, it has continued to unite scientists from diverse disciplines, all dedicated to advancing the physical chemistry of colloidal food systems. This 20th edition aims to analyze the state of the art in food colloids, commemorate the achievements, and look into the challenges facing the future generation of foods.
We are delighted to host the conference in Granada, the city of Alhambra and tapas. The University of Granada, with a history spanning nearly 500 years, will welcome participants to its Faculty of Sciences, conveniently located within walking distance of the city center.
On behalf of both the organizing committee and the international steering committee, we eagerly anticipate welcoming you to Granada in March 2026 for an inspiring and productive exchange in food colloid science!
We look forward to seeing you there.
Warm regards,
Prof. Julia Maldonado-Valderrama
Faculty of Sciences
University of Granada
Conference date: 22nd to 26th March 2026
City, Country: Granada, Spain
Conference website:
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Dear professionals in the field of Enhanced Oil Recovery, representatives of the energy industry, researchers, and all attending colleagues,
Sub: 2nd International Conference on Energy and Enhanced Oil Recovery (ICEEOR-2026) April 11–13, 2026 | Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU), Almaty, Kazakhstan
The Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU) is pleased to announce that the 2nd International Conference on Energy and Enhanced Oil Recovery (ICEEOR-2026) will be held on April 11–13, 2026 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, in a hybrid format (offline and online).
Following the success of ICEEOR-2024, the conference will again provide an interdisciplinary platform for scientists, engineers, and industry professionals to exchange ideas and share recent developments in energy transition, enhanced oil recovery (EOR), carbon management, and nanotechnology-based energy solutions.
Conference Theme
“Traditional Energy EOR Shines, New Energy Technology Flourishes.”
Conference Topics
- Energy Transition — achieving smooth and sustainable transformation of the energy sector.
- Environmental Issues — minimizing environmental impact in energy and crude-oil extraction.
- CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage) — addressing climate change through emission reduction and carbon management.
- Chemical Flooding — exploring new chemical methods to optimize oil-field development and improve recovery efficiency.
- Thermal Recovery — efficient utilization of thermal energy to enhance extraction processes.
- CO₂ Flooding — innovations and applications of CO₂ injection to increase production.
- Other Related Topics — comprehensive discussions on the latest trends and challenges in energy and EOR. All accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings Book.
Selected papers will be recommended for publication in the Special Issues of Molecules (Q2) and Colloids and Interfaces (Q3) published by MDPI.
Conference Venue
Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU)
59 Tole bi Street, 050000 Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan
Contacts
Email: kangwanli@126.com | b.sarsenbekuly@kbtu.kz | iceeor@kbtu.kz
Tel / WhatsApp: +7 776-301-1025 (Bauyrzhan Sarsenbekuly)
Organizing Committee
2nd International Conference on Energy and Enhanced Oil Recovery (ICEEOR-2026)
Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU), Almaty, Kazakhstan
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
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