Conferences
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (5)
Online
MDPI is excited to announce a special webinar in celebration of the International Day of Non-Violence on 2 October 2025. This important event aims to promote the principles of non-violence as articulated by Mahatma Gandhi, and to encourage global dialogue on building peaceful societies, fostering conflict resolution, and highlighting the role of civil resistance in achieving social change. The theme of the webinar will focus on exploring the role of non-violence in creating a just, peaceful, and equitable world.
Date: 2 October at 2:00 p.m. CEST | 8:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 881 1335 9009
Register now for free!
Program:
| Speaker | Presentation Title | Time in CEST | Time in CST (Asia) |
| Dr. Marty Branagan | Nonviolence and Revolution | 2:00–2:20 p.m. | 8:00–8:20 p.m. |
| Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Palaver | Why Active Nonviolence Differs from Non-Resistance: What Christians Learned from Gandhi | 2:20–2:40 p.m. | 8:20–8:40 p.m. |
| Prof. Dr. Dale T. Snauwaert | Nonviolence and Resistance to Injustice | 2:40–3:00 p.m. | 8:40–9:00 p.m. |
| Dr. Mohamed Behnassi | Sustainability and Human Security: Preventing Violence in the Face of Climate Challenges | 3:00–3:20 p.m. | 9:00–9:20 p.m. |
| Dr. Marwan Darweish | Unarmed Civilian Protection in a Colonial Context—the Case of Masafer Yatta, Palestine | 3:20–3:40 p.m. | 9:20–9:40 p.m. |
| Q&A Session | 3:40–3:55 p.m. | 9:40–9:55 p.m. | |
| Webinar Closing | 3:55–4:00 p.m. | 9:55–10:00 p.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic and 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 Chairs and Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Marty Branagan, Associate Professor in Peace Studies, University of New England, Australia;
- Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Palaver, Department of Systematic Theology, University of Innsbruck, Austria;
- Prof. Dr. Dale T. Snauwaert, Department of Systematic Theology, University of Innsbruck, Austria;
- Dr. Mohamed Behnassi, Senior Environmentalist Expert, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) and Founding Director of the Center for Environment, Human Security and Governance (CERES);
- Dr. Marwan Darweish, Associate Professor in Peace Studies at the Centre for Peace and Security, Coventry University, UK.
Online
Dear researchers,
It is a pleasure to invite you to the 1st International Online Conference on Human Intelligence (IOCHI 2026). The conference is organized by the MDPI journal Journal of Intelligence (ISSN: 2079-3200, Impact Factor 2.8) and will take place virtually from 25 to 26 March 2026.
This online conference aims to gather important experts from around the world who are currently working in human intelligence and provide an online forum for sharing and exchanging knowledge. Highly experienced researchers will be invited to share their important advancements in the field.
Topics of Interest
- Theoretical Contributions and Measurement of Intelligence
- Cross-temporal Within- and Between-Individual Intelligence Changes
- Social and Emotional Intelligence
- Approaches to Improving Intelligence
- Studies on Cognitive Processes
Important Dates
Submit Abstract before 25 November 2025
Abstract Acceptance notified on 29 December 2025
Register for FREE before 23 March 2026
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/939
To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://iecbm2024.sciforum.net/#registration
Note: We accept abstracts only for this conference. To publish a conference proceedings paper or submit a full manuscript to the journal Journal of Intelligence (ISSN: 2079-3200, Impact Factor 2.8), please refer to the “Publication Opportunities” section.
Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award
There will be six winners selected for these awards. The winners will receive a certificate and CHF 200 each.
For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact: iochi2026@mdpi.com
Kind regards,
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Con Stough
Your IOCHI 2026 Organizing Team
Online
Name: The 1st International Online Conference on Behavioral Sciences
Date: 1–3 April 2026
Chair: Prof. Dr. Jerrell Cassady, Department of Educational Psychology, Ball State University, Muncie, 47306, United States
We are delighted to announce the 1st International Online Conference on Behavioral Sciences (IOCBS2026), chaired by Prof. Dr. Jerrell Cassady, which will take place from 1 to 3 April 2026.
IOCBS2026 warmly invites researchers from academic institutions and professionals in the behavioral sciences industry to share their original research, innovative ideas, scientific insights, and practical experiences. We welcome contributions that align with the following thematic areas:
S1. Psychiatric, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders
S2. Cognition
S3. Developmental Psychology
S4. Educational Psychology
S5. Social Psychology
S6. Health Psychology
S7. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
S8. Organizational Behaviors
S9. Experimental and Clinical Neurosciences
Important Deadlines:
Deadline for abstract submission: 2 Dec 2025
Notification of acceptance: 29 Jan 2026
Deadline for registration: 27 March 2026
Guide for Authors:
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1351
To register for the event for free, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCBS2026?section=#registration.
For more information, you may refer to:
https://sciforum.net/event/iocbs2026
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact us at iocbs2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 1st International Online Conference on Behavioral Sciences.
Online
We cordially invite you to attend this event organized by MDPI Social Sciences (ISSN: 2076-0760; Impact Factor: 1.7). It will take place virtually on 28–29 May 2026, CEST.
Conference Chairs
Prof. Daniel McCarthy, Department of Sociology, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
Dr. Lawrence Ho, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei City, Taiwan
The Topics of Interest
S1. Crime, Policing and Justice
S2. Aging, Childhood and Youth Studies
S3. Gender Studies
S4. Family Studies
S5. Society and Technology
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 23 February 2026
Notification of Acceptance: 23 March 2026
Registration Deadline: 25 May 2026
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click below:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1439
To register for the event, please click below:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCSS2026?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/IOCSS2026?section=#instructions
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact iocss2026@mdpi.com
We look forward to seeing you at the 1st International Online Conference on Social Sciences.
Online
Dear researchers,
It is a pleasure to invite you to the 1st International Online Conference on Education Sciences (IOCES 2026). The conference is organized by MDPI’s Education Sciences (ISSN: 2227-7102, impact factor: 2.6) and will take place virtually from 15 to 17 June 2026.
This event presents a unique opportunity for scholars in education sciences and related fields to critically engage with emerging and pressing topics, exchange diverse perspectives, and collaborate on innovative solutions. It is a chance to forge new connections, strengthen our global academic community, and advance the field together.
Topics of Interest
- Technology-Enhanced Education.
- Higher Education.
- Curriculum and Instruction.
- Special and Inclusive Education.
- STEM Education.
- Teacher Education.
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 18 February 2026.
Notification of acceptance: 16 March 2026.
Register for FREE before 10 June 2026.
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1473.
To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCES2026?section=#registration.
Note: We accept abstracts only for this conference. To publish a conference proceedings paper or submit a full manuscript to Education Sciences (ISSN: 2227-7102, impact factor: 2.6), please refer to the “Publication Opportunities” section.
Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award
There will be six winners selected for these awards. The winners will each receive a certificate and a full waiver for full papers published in Education Sciences.
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact ioces2026@mdpi.com.
Kind regards,
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Daniel Muijs
School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom
Your IOCES 2026 Organizing Team
