Conferences

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.

Click here for submission instructions: https://brnw.ch/21wUg0W

Click here to submit your abstract: https://brnw.ch/21wTgBp

Click here to register for the conference: https://brnw.ch/21wTgBi

Now Accepting Late Submissions!

For a limited time, we continue to accept new submissions for consideration as an oral or poster presentation.

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.

https://sciforum.net/event/Coatings2026

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!

https://sciforum.net/event/Drones2026

We cordially invite you to attend the 1st International Online Conference on Earth Science organized by MDPI’s Earth (ISSN: 2673-4834, IF: 3.4), and co-organized by Climate (ISSN: 22225-1154, IF: 3.2), Conservation (ISSN: 2673-7159, IF: 1.9), Geographies (ISSN: 2673-7086, IF: 1.7), GeoHazards (ISSN: 2624-795X, IF: 1.6), Geosciences (ISSN: 2076-3263, IF: 2.1), Hydrology (ISSN: 2306-5338, IF: 3.2), Oceans (ISSN: 2673-1924, IF: 1.6), and Resources (ISSN: 2079-9276, IF: 3.2), which will be held online from 2 to 4 September 2026, CEST.

Conference Chairs
Prof. Dr. Charles Jones, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA;
Prof. Dr. Hossein Bonakdari, University of Ottawa, Canada;
Prof. Dr. Riccardo Buccolieri, University of Salento, Italy.

Topics of Interest:
S1. AI and Big Data in Earth Science;
S2. Coastal & Ocean Systems: Ecology, Resources & Conservation;
S3. Climate Dynamics, Variability and Change;
S4. Water in a Changing World: Hydrology, Hydro-AI & Resources;
S5. Natural Hazards and Risk;
S6. Landscapes, Geoheritage & Human Interactions;
S7. Air Quality and Climate Pollutants;
S8. Geothermal & Geo-Resources for the Energy Transition.

Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 4 May 2026
Notification of acceptance: 5 June 2026
Deadline for Registration: 27 August 2026

Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1600
To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCEA2026?section=#registration
For details regarding Abstract Submission, Poster and Slide Submission, and Publication Opportunities, you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section at the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCEA2026?section=#instructions

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact: iocea2026@mdpi.com

https://sciforum.net/event/IOCEA2026