Conferences
Upcoming Journal Conferences (1)
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
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Upcoming MDPI Conferences (4)
Online
The conference is organized by the MDPI open access journal Remote Sensing (ISSN: 2072-4292; Impact Factor: 4.1) and will be held online from 19 to 21 October 2026. We extend a warm invitation to all researchers and practitioners in the field to join this exciting event.
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Timo Balz
The State Key Laboratory of Information Engineering in Surveying, Mapping and Remote Sensing (LIESMARS), Wuhan University, China
Topics of Interest
S1. AI in Remote Sensing
S2. SAR Remote Sensing
S3. Remote Sensing in Semi-Arid and Arid Areas
S4. Remote Sensing in Tropical Areas
S5. Remote Sensing in Urban Areas
S6. Remote Sensing of the Environment
S7. Remote Sensing for Cultural Heritage Protection
S8. RSVQA—Remote Sensing Visual Question Answering
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 24 July 2026
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 21 August 2026
Free Registration Deadline: 13 October 2026
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1492
To register for the event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/ECRS2026?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/ECRS2026?section=#instructions
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact ecrs2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 6th International Electronic Conference on Remote Sensing—Global Perspectives for the Next Generation in Earth Observation.
Roma Tre University
- Optical, Multispectral and Hyperspectral Remote Sensing;
- SAR Remote Sensing and Multi-Sensor Data Integration;
- Urban Remote Sensing, Infrastructure Resilience and Cultural Heritage;
- Remote Sensing for Environmental Sustainability and Natural Disaster Management;
- Remote Sensing for Agriculture, Forests, Carbon and Food Security;
- Remote Sensing for Land Use, Land Cover, Change Detection and Land Management;
- Emerging Remote Sensing Technologies, Artificial Intelligence and Earth Observation Research Programmes;
- Special Session: EO 2040: The Next Generation of Earth Observation;
- Special Session: Earth Observation for Policy, Governance and Public Administration.
Online
Welcome to this Earth Observation & Geosciences (EOGEO) Webinar Series, hosted by Remote Sensing (ISSN 2072-4292). Today’s session focuses on remote sensing for monitoring ecosystem recovery and land reclamation. Assessing reclamation success requires measurements that are accurate, repeatable, and scalable. Advances in remote sensing, including UAV–based LiDAR, multispectral imaging, and deep learning, are transforming our ability to characterize vegetation, quantify ecosystem recovery, and monitor reclaimed landscapes with greater efficiency and detail than traditional field methods alone.
Today’s speakers will highlight recent advances across this workflow, ranging from LiDAR–based individual tree detection and multisensor data integration to applications in wellsite assessment and ecosystem monitoring.
Date: 22 October 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CEST | 11:00 a.m. EDT
Webinar ID: 882 4242 4928
Register now for free!
Program:
| Speaker/Presentation | Time (CEST) | Time (EDT) |
| Dr. Dani Degenhardt Chair Introduction |
5:00–5:10 p.m. | 11:00–11:10 a.m. |
| Ms. Charumitha Selvaraj LiDAR Point Cloud Processing for Individual Tree Detection Using the TreeAIBox Plugin |
5:10–5:30 p.m. | 11:10–11:30 a.m. |
| Q&A Session | 5:30–5:40 p.m. | 11:30–11:40 p.m. |
| Dr. Dmytro Movchan Fusing UAV Multispectral and LiDAR for Reclamation Monitoring |
5:40–6:00 p.m. | 11:40–12:00 p.m. |
| Q&A Session | 6:00–6:10 p.m. | 12:00–12:10 p.m. |
| Ms. Angeline Van Dongen Evaluating Field Sampling Design and LiDAR–Based Approaches for Woody Vegetation Assessment in Reclaimed Wellsite Certification |
6:10–6:30 p.m. | 12:10–12:30 p.m. |
| Q&A Session | 6:30–6:40 p.m. | 12:30–12:40 p.m. |
| Mr. Patrick O’Brien Predicting Environmental DNA–Derived Soil Biodiversity in Restored Forests with Orbital Hyperspectral Data |
6:40–7:00 p.m. | 12:40–1:00 p.m. |
| Q&A Session | 7:00–7:10 p.m. | 1:00–1:10 p.m. |
| Dr. Dani Degenhardt Closing of Webinar |
7:10–7:15 p.m. | 1:10–1:15 p.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.
If you are unable to attend, please register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch.
Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:
- Ms. Charumitha Selvaraj, Natural Resources Canada, Canada;
- Dr. Dmytro Movchan, Natural Resources Canada, Canada;
- Ms. Angeline Van Dongen, Natural Resources Canada, Canada;
- Mr. Patrick O’Brien, Natural Resources Canada and the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta, Canada.
Relevant Topics:
“Remote Sensing for Monitoring Ecosystem Recovery and Land Reclamation”
Topic Editor: Dr. Dani Degenhardt
Manuscript submission deadline: 15 February 2027
For more information about this webinar, please visit the following website: https://sciforum.net/event/RemoteSensing–3.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact journal.webinar@mdpi.com.
Topics Webinar Secretariat
Online
A welcome message from the webinar Chair:
This webinar will focus on recent developments in additive and hybrid manufacturing automation, with particular attention to the integration of advanced materials, digital technologies, process control, and intelligent production strategies. Additive and hybrid manufacturing are increasingly evolving towards highly integrated and automated systems capable of improving flexibility, efficiency, and product performance. The webinar will bring together experts in the field to discuss current research trends, emerging challenges, and future perspectives. The session will also provide an opportunity to promote scientific exchange, stimulate discussion, and encourage new collaborations within the international manufacturing research community.
Date: 27 October 2026
Time: 9:00 EDT | 14:00 CET | 21:00 CST
Webinar ID: 892 0685 0476
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
Register now for free!
Program:
| Speaker/Presentation | Time in EDT | Time in CET | Time in CST |
| Dr. Guido Di Bella Chair Introduction |
9:00–9:10 | 14:00–14:10 | 21:00–21:10 |
| Dr. Guido Di Bella Process Integration in Additive Manufacturing of Multi-Material and Architected Polymer Structures |
9:10–9:30 | 14:10–14:30 | 21:10–21:30 |
| Q&A Session | 9:30–9:35 | 14:30–14:35 | 21:30–21:35 |
| Dr. Antreas Kantaros Digital Integration and Automation in Additive Manufacturing: From Design to Smart Production |
9:35–9:55 | 14:35–14:55 | 21:35–21:55 |
| Q&A Session | 9:55–10:00 | 14:55–15:00 | 21:55–22:00 |
| Ms. Jelena Romcevic MDPI's Journal Cluster: Mechanical Manufacturing and Automation Control |
10:00–10:20 | 15:00–15:20 | 22:00–22:20 |
| Q&A Session | 10:20–10:25 | 15:20-15:25 | 22:20–22:25 |
| Dr. Guido Di Bella Close of Webinar |
10:25–10:30 | 15:25–15:30 | 22:25–22:30 |
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’ll let you know when the recording is available to watch.
Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Guido Di Bella, University of Messina, Italy;
- Dr. Antreas Kantaros, University of West Attica, Greece;
- Ms. Jelena Romcevic, MDPI.
Upcoming Partner Conferences (3)
Florence, Italy
From October 28th to 30th, 2026, the historic city of Florence, Italy, will host the third edition of the Drone International Symposium, jointly organized by the Institute of Applied Physics of the National Research Council of Italy (CNR-IFAC), Universidade de Vigo (Spain), Delft University of Technology (The Netherlands), and ABzero srl (spinoff of Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna). This premium event serves as a strategic bridge between groundbreaking academic research and the fast-growing drone industry.
Key highlights of the 2026 program are as follows:
- Cutting-edge research: Keynote sessions on innovative bio-inspired drones and autonomous flight systems.
- Industry trends: A dedicated round table focused on market dynamics, regulations, and future drone applications.
- UAS pilot academy: Specialized workshops exploring autonomous systems for critical societal purposes, including medical delivery and civil protection.
- B2B matchmaking: Exclusive networking sessions designed for researchers, investors, startups, and established enterprises to foster international collaborations.
Exhibition & sponsorship opportunities:
Maximize your organization's visibility. The Symposium offers designated areas for product showcasing and exhibition throughout the event, as well as tailored Silver, Gold, and Platinum sponsorship packages.
Further information:
Registration deadline: September 30th, 2026
Submit your participation / Register here: https://forms.gle/DdJV1TNpyrM4Vh4V7
Full program and details:
Nuevo León, Mexico
The International Symposium on Drones and Unmanned Aircraft Systems brings together researchers and engineers working on the next generation of aerial vehicles and autonomous systems.
The symposium addresses recent theoretical and experimental advances in fixed-wing, multirotor, and convertible platforms. Original, unpublished work is welcome, including virtual simulations, computational fluid dynamics, wind-tunnel testing, ground testing, embedded control, and real-time autopilots.
Research keywords
Modeling and simulation
Design and development
Guidance, navigation and control (GNC)
Formation flight and multi-UAV coordination
Path planning
Sensing and avoidance
Artificial intelligence for UAVs
Convertible UAVs
Embedded control
Agriculture, infrastructure and mining applications
For more information, please visit:
Fortaleza, Brazil
The 2027 International Conference on Unmanned Aircraft Systems, ICUAS 27, will take place from June 14–17 in Fortaleza, Brazil. The event will be hosted in the luxurious Gran Mareiro Hotel, located at Rua Osvaldo Araújo, 100, on the vibrant Praia do Futuro beach in Fortaleza, Ceará.
ICUAS 2027 centers around a wide spectrum of topics related to unmanned aviation, with a central theme of AI-Based Aerial Robotics and Ethical AI. However, emphasis will be given to:
- Soft aerial robots.
- Cooperative aerial manipulation.
- Bio-inspired aerial robots.
- Aerial robot aerodynamics.
- Reconfigurable and self-organizing UAVs.
- Multi-mode unmanned platforms.
- Learning-based perception, navigation and control.
- Vision-based real-time navigation and control.
- Online autonomy.
- Manned–unmanned multi-robot teams.
- NextGen UAVs.
- Environmentally friendly UAVs.
- Real-time applications.
- Human factors.
- Standards.
- Regulations, policies and safety.
In addition to its technical sessions, the conference aims to:
- Facilitate industry and company participation, allowing attendees to explore the current state of technology and commercially available products for civil and public domain applications.
- Advance the understanding technical requirements and standards that are essential for full UAS utilization and integration into national airspaces.
ICUAS 27 offers unique opportunities to meet, interact, and shape the future of unmanned aviation worldwide by bringing together technical, regulatory, and legal communities.
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