Conferences
Upcoming Journal Conferences (1)

Online
We invite you to attend this event organized by MDPI journal Fishes (ISSN: 2410-3888; Impact Factor: 2.4, CiteScore: 4.4). It will take place virtually on 5–6 November 2026, CET.
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Maria Angeles Esteban, Department of Cell Biology and Histology, University of Murcia, Spain
The Topics of Interest
Session 1: Climate Change Impact and Marine Pollution
Session 2: Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Innovations: Combating Overfishing and Advancing Aquatic Health
Session 3: Genetics and Genomics
Session 4: Behavioral Ecology of Aquatic Animals: Implications for Habitat Conservation and Ecosystem Services
Session 5: Biodiversity Protection: Conservation of Endangered Species and Control of Invasive Species
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 7 August 2026
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 8 September 2026
Registration Deadline: 2 November 2026
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1239
To register for the free event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCF2026?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/IOCF2026?section=#instructions
Publication Opportunities
Participants in this conference are invited to submit a full manuscript to the conference’s Special Issue in journal Fishes (ISSN: 2410–3888; Impact Factor: 2.4), with a 20% discount on the publication fee. All accepted abstracts will be published in the conference report of IOCF2026 in Biology and Life Sciences Forum (ISSN: 2673–9976); if you wish to publish an extended proceeding paper (4–8 pages), please submit it to the same journal after the conference.
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact iocf2026@mdpi.com
We look forward to seeing you at the 1st International Online Conference on Fishes.
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (1)

Hangzhou, China
This conference is organized by the MDPI journal Veterinary Sciences (ISSN 2306-7381, IF 2.3, Citescore 3.5) and will take place in Hangzhou, China, from 11 to 14 June 2027 (Beijing time). The goal is to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration at the interface of veterinary science, translational research, and global health.
Conference Chairs:
- Prof. Dr. Patrick Butaye, City University of Hong Kong, China; Ghent University, Belgium
- Prof. Dr. Wentao Li, Huazhong Agricultural University, China
- Prof. Dr. Zhiqiang Wang, Yangzhou University, China
Topics of Interest:
1. Microbial Frontiers, Immunology, and Translational Biologicals for Animal Health
a) Pathogen Evolution, Genomic Surveillance, and Cross-Species Transmission;
b) Host–Pathogen Interactions and Systems Immunology in Animal Health;
c) Next-Generation Biologicals and Immunotherapeutics for Veterinary and One Health Applications.
2. Precision Veterinary Medicine and Digital Clinical Transformation
a) AI-Driven Diagnostics, Predictive Modeling, and Digital Veterinary Practice;
b) Biomarkers, Molecular Diagnostics, and Targeted Veterinary Therapeutics;
c) Genomics, Big Data, and Precision Breeding for Animal Health and Productivity.
3. Infectious Diseases, Biosecurity, and One Health Leadership
a) Emerging Zoonoses, Global Surveillance, and Outbreak Preparedness;
b) Antimicrobial Resistance, Stewardship, and Biosecurity Across Species;
c) One Health Governance for Sustainable Animal, Human, and Environmental Health.
4. Veterinary Industry Innovation and Global Translational Pathways
a) Breakthrough Veterinary Pharmaceuticals, Biologics, and Therapeutic Innovation;
b) Companion Animal Healthcare Markets, Diagnostics, and Innovation Pipelines;
c) Regulatory Science, Global Market Access, and Industry–Academia–Government Translation.
5. Veterinary Public Health, Food Systems, and Global Food Safety
a) Farm-to-Fork Biosecurity and Integrated Food Safety Surveillance;
b) Foodborne Pathogens, Residues, and Risk Assessment in Animal-Origin Foods;
c) Resilient Food Systems, Supply Chain Governance, and One Health Public Health Security.
Important Dates:
Deadline for abstract submission: 1 February 2027
Early bird registration deadline: 18 March 2027
Guide for Authors:
To submit your abstract, please visit the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1799.
To register for the event, please visit the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IVSC2027?section=#registration.
For details regarding abstract submission, poster, and slide submission, you may refer to the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IVSC2027?section=#instructions.
For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact ivsc@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the IVSC 2027: Integrating Veterinary Science and One Health for Global Wellbeing.
Upcoming Partner Conferences (1)

Volos, Greece
We are excited to announce that the 6th International Congress on Applied Ichthyology, Oceanography, and Aquatic Environment (HydroMediT 2026) will take place in Volos, a city closely connected to the sea and exploration, from the 5th to the 8th of November 2026 at the University of Thessaly. The conference involves a series of national and international stakeholders as co-organizers, supporters and sponsors.
Today, HydroMediT is one of the major international congresses on novel scientific and technological trends in applied ichthyology, oceanography, and aquatic environment in our region—the Mediterranean and its adjacent seas—with increasing participation from the academic community.
General fields of interest:
- Aquaculture;
- Fisheries;
- Oceanography;
- Marine diversity and conservation;
- Inland aquatic ecology and resources;
- Processing of aquatic products;
- Economics and marketing of fisheries and aquatic products;
- Environmental management and ocean literacy;
- Blue economy and governance.
Paper submission deadline: 15 June 2026
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact hydromedit@artion.com.gr
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