Conferences
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (2)

Barcelona, Spain
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to welcome you to the 11th International Symposium on Sensor Science (I3S 2025), taking place in Barcelona, Spain, from 17 to 19 November 2025. The latest edition of the historied conference series, this meeting aims to bring together top researchers, industry professionals, and leading experts from around the world to share the latest advancements, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations in the field of sensors.
Core domains of research will be covered by the following tracks:
- Session 1. Nanomaterials for sensors
- Session 2. Fluorescent and colorimetric sensors for chemical and biological detection
- Session 3. Emerging trends in electrochemical sensors: From fundamentals to implantable technologies
- Session 4. Plasmonic and SERS gas sensing and applications
- Session 5. Lab-on-a-Chip devices and applications
- Session 6. Electronic skin, flexible sensors, and wearables
- Session 7. Sensor technologies for environmental and smart agriculture applications
- Session 8. AI and sensors: From material discovery to modeling and data processing
We look forward to welcoming you to the venue Casa Convalescència, a modernist gem located in the monumental center of Barcelona, which will offer a vibrant backdrop to connect with thought leaders in the field while enjoying the city’s rich culture and history.
Sincerely,
Dr. Edgar Muñoz, Institute of Carbochemistry (ICB)-CSIC
 Dr. Eduard Llobet, Universitat Rovira i Virgili
I3S 2025 Chairs
Click here for submission instructions: https://bit.ly/4kZ0nc1
Click here to submit your abstract: https://bit.ly/4l4W1jt
Click here to register for the conference: https://bit.ly/4hI4ar3
For all inquiries, please contact i3s2025@mdpi.com.

Central European Summer Time, Online
We would like to cordially invite you to attend the 3rd International Electronic Conference on Machines and Applications, organized by the MDPI journal Machines (ISSN: 2075-1702, Impact Factor: 2.5), which will take place online from 12 to 14 May 2026.
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Antonio J. Marques Cardoso  
CISE—Electromechatronic Systems Research Centre,
Department of Electromechanical Engineering, University of Beira Interior, Calçada Fonte do Lameiro, Covilhã, Portugal 
The Topics of Interest
S1. Automation and Control Systems
S2. Condition Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis
S3. Machines Design and Additive Manufacturing
S4. Electrical Machines and Drives
S5. Electromechanical Energy Conversion Systems
S6. Mechatronics/Electromechatronics 
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 9 January 2026
Notification of acceptance: 9 February 2026
Registration deadline: 6 May 2026 
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please visit the following website:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1402
To register for this event, please visit the following website:
https://sciforum.net/event/IECMA2026?section=#registration
For more information about abstract submission, poster and slide submission, and publication opportunities, please refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section on the conference website:https://sciforum.net/event/IECMA2026?section=#instructions
For any inquiries regarding this event, please contact iecma2026@mdpi.com. 
Upcoming Partner Conferences (2)

Chengdu, China
The 2025 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (IEEE ROBIO 2025) will be held on 3–7 December 2025, in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. As the twenty-first conference in the ROBIO series, IEEE ROBIO 2025 will be another tremendous event for fruitful intellectual and social interactions among colleagues and friends in robotics, biomimetics and related fields. The theme of ROBIO 2025 is Biomimetic Robots Empowered by AI, reflecting ever growing interests in robotics and biomimetics, and rapid development in artificial intelligence. We solicit full-length, high-quality, and original papers on but not limited in the following topics:
- Aerial robots and underwater robots;
- Artificial intelligence in robotics;
- Autonomous navigation and manipulation;
- Bio-inspired and biomimetic robots;
- Cyborg robots;
- Embodied intelligence;
- Intelligent human–robot interaction;
- Robotic vision;
- Medical and rehabilitation robots;
- Micro/nano robotic systems;
- Multi-modal information fusion;
- Robotics in intelligent manufacturing;
- Service and social robots;
- Smart sensors and sensor networks;
- Soft robots and liquid-metal robots;
- Swarm and collaborative robotic systems.
IMPORTANT DATES
Paper submission deadline: 1 August 2025
Proposal for workshops and tutorials: 15 September 2025
Notification of acceptance decision: 1 October 2025
Final submission: 15 October 2025
WELCOME TO IEEE ROBIO 2025!

Hong Kong
The CCEAI 2026 conference is co-organized by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Asia Pacific Institute of Science and Engineering (APISE); sponsored by Tsinghua University and Xi 'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University; supported by the Cheng Kar-Shun Robotics Institute (CKSRI)-HKUST, Jiangnan University, the University of Haute Alsace, and Bethany College; and media-supported by MDPI’s Electronics and Machines and Bon View Publishing. This event will be held at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University from Jan. 30 to Feb. 01, 2026.
CFP Topics
Artificial Intelligence
 Algorithms;
 Artificial Intelligence Tools and Applications;
 Bioinformatics;
 Natural Language Processing;
 CAD Design and Testing;
 Computer Vision and Speech Understanding;
 Data Mining and Machine Learning Tools;
 Heuristic and AI Planning Strategies and Tools;
 Fuzzy Logic;
 Computational Theories of Learning;
 Hybrid Intelligent Systems;
 Information Retrieval;
 Intelligent System Architectures;
 Knowledge Representation;
 Knowledge-Based Systems;
 Multimedia and Cognitive Informatics;
CONTROL & AUTOMATION
 Adaptive Control;
 Automated Guided Vehicles;
 Control Theory and Application;
 Optoelectronics;
 Estimation and Identification;
 Factory Modeling and Automation;
 Fault Detection;
 Flexible Manufacturing Systems;
 Fuzzy and Neural Systems; 
 Industrial Process Control;
 Instruments and Vibration Control;
 Intelligent and AI-Based Control;
 Intelligent Automation;
 Man–machine Interaction;
 Manufacturing Control and Automation Engineering;
 Material Processing and Control;
More information can be found via the following link: https://www.cceai.org/CFP.html
Submission details: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/CCEAI2026
If you have any questions or inquiries, please feel free to contact our conference specialist.
 Ms. Minnie Yang
 Tel: +852-30506939(Hong Kong)
 E-mail: cceai@apise.org
 WeChat: APISE17358663189
 
            