Conferences
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (1)

Online
We cordially invite you to attend this event, organized by MDPI’s Lubricants (ISSN: 2075-4442, Impact Factor: 2.9), which will take place virtually on 16-17 November 2026.
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Homer Rahnejat
School of Engineering and Computing, University of Lancashire, Preston, UK
The Topics of Interest
S1. Lubricants.
S2. Lubricated Contacts.
S3. Mechanics of Contacts.
S4. Friction, Wear, Corrosion and Fatigue.
S5. Emerging Trends in Tribology.
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 19 July 2026.
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 16 August 2026.
Registration Deadline: 10 November 2026.
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1477.
To register for the event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCLTC2026?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/IOCLTC2026?section=#instructions.
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact ioclt2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 1st International Online Conference on Lubricants and Tribological Contacts.
Upcoming Partner Conferences (1)

Msida, Malta
We are in the midst of a significant transformation regarding the way we produce products or deliver services thanks to the intensive digitization of manufacturing and connected processes. This revolution will increase productivity, shift economics, foster industrial growth, and modify the profile of the workforce—ultimately changing the competitiveness of companies and regions.
The 2025 International Conference on Industry of the Future and Smart Manufacturing (ISM) represents a new platform for knowledge exchange and the review and discussion of theoretical advances, research results, and industrial experiences among scientists, researchers, decision-makers, practitioners, and students addressing the topics under the umbrella of Industry 4.0/5.0 and Smart Manufacturing.
Therefore, we invite you to take an active part in this conference and in the co-located events that will be held at the University of Malta from 12 to 14 November 2025 and explore with us the latest news, views, and developments in the exciting world of Industry 4.0/5.0 and Smart Manufacturing.
Authors are invited to submit a regular or short paper on the following topics:
- Additive Manufacturing;
- AI-enhanced Manufacturing;
- Smart and Digital Supply Chains
- Blockchain for Manufacturing and Logistics;
- Manufacturing Technologies;
- Industrial Internet of Things.
- Nevertheless, papers dealing with other Industry of the Future and Smart Manufacturing topics are also welcome.
For more information on the international scientific committee, the local organizing committee, and practical information, please visit the conference webpage (https://www.msc-les.org/ism2025/about/).
Contacts:
Prof. Dr. Francesco Longo, Prof. Dr. Emmanuel Francalanza, and Prof. Dr. Vittorio Solina,
Conference Chairs
conferenceoffice@msc-les.org