Conferences

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 are pleased to announce the 13th World Sustainability Forum (WSF-13), taking place in Nice, France, from 8 to 11 June 2027. The World Sustainability Forum has grown into one of the longest-running international gatherings dedicated to sustainability research, bringing together researchers, policymakers and practitioners from around the world since 2011. WSF-13 is organized by Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050, IF: 4.1) in partnership with Université Côte d'Azur.

Conference Chair:

• Prof. Dr. Adel Ben Youssef, Université Côte d'Azur, Nice, France.

Honorary Chair:

• Prof. Dr. Max Bergman, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.

Session Chair:

• Prof. Dr. Vivien Lu, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China;
• Prof. Dr. Mark Bonn, Florida State University, Tallahassee, USA.

More Session Chairs will be announced in due course

Topics of interest:
With sustainability now central to research, policy and industry agendas worldwide, WSF-13 will cover a diverse range of session topics:
S1. Emerging Technologies and Integrated Solutions for Sustainable and Resilient Cities;
S2. Climate Change, Adaptation and Socio-Ecological Resilience;
S3. Circular Economy, Resource Efficiency and Waste Valorisation;
S4. Sustainable Food Systems, Agriculture and Soil Health;
S5. Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development;
S6. Sustainable Economic Models, Investment and Green Finance;
S7. Sustainable Supply Chains, Production and Manufacturing;
S8. Sustainability Education, Skills and Capacity Building;
S9. Sustainable Urban Landscapes, Planning and Low-Carbon Mobility;
S10. Water Quality, Governance and Sustainable Water Resource Management;
S11. Renewable Energy and Sustainable Energy Transitions;
S12. Biodiversity Conservation, Ecosystem Restoration and Nature-Based Solutions;
S13. Net-Zero Pathways, Carbon Management and Sustainability Metrics;
S14. Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis for Sustainability Transitions;
S15. Sustainable Tourism, Culture and Heritage.

Important dates:
Abstract submission deadline: 1 February 2027;
Abstract acceptance notification: 1 March 2027;
Early bird registration deadline: 1 February 2027;
Regular registration deadline: 25 May 2027.

Guide for authors:
Ready to share your research with this global community? Submit your abstract via the following link: https://sciforum.net/submissions/WSF-13/link/1.

To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/WSF-13/registration.

For details regarding Abstract Submission, Poster and Slide Submission, and Publication Opportunities, please refer to the “Instructions for Authors” Section: https://sciforum.net/event/WSF-13/instructions-for-authors.

MDPI Sustainability Foundation Awards
The MDPI Sustainability Foundation will hold its annual Awards Ceremony at WSF-13, recognizing individuals whose work has shaped sustainability research and leadership. This year’s awards include the World Sustainability Award (USD 100,000) and the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award (USD 20,000).

Submit your nominations on our official website: https://mdpi-foundation.org/awards.

Nomination deadline: 30 November 2026

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

We look forward to welcoming researchers, policymakers and practitioners from across the globe to Nice for this important chapter in the WSF series.

https://sciforum.net/event/WSF-13

We cordially invite you to attend this event organized by MDPI Arts (ISSN: 2076-0752, Impact Factor: 0.5). It will take place virtually on 8–9 April 2027, CEST, Online.

Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Andrew M. Nedd
Department of Art History, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, USA

The Topics of Interest
S1. Studio Art, Visual Culture, and Art Theory
S2. Performing Arts and Cinema Studies
S3. Architecture, Craft, Design, and Material Culture
S4. Art Market, Museums, Exhibitions, and Emerging Practices

Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 8 January 2027.
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 2 February 2027.
Registration Deadline: 1 April 2027.

Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/submissions/IOCAR2027/link/1.
To register for the event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/registration/IOCAR2027/tickets.

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/IOCAR2027/instructions-for-authors.

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

We look forward to seeing you at the IOCAR 2027.

https://sciforum.net/event/IOCAR2027