Conferences

Dear researchers,

We are pleased to announce that the 5th International Online Conference on Nanomaterials (IOCN 2025) is back. The conference is organized by the MDPI journal Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991, Impact Factor: 4.4) and will take place online between 22 and 24 September 2025 (Central European Summer Time).

IOCN 2025 invites researchers to contribute original findings, novel ideas, scientific concepts, new technologies, and experiences to address diversity in various fields. The conference will focus on fostering discussions related to the manufacture of high-performance chips in the field of electronic information, the development of efficient batteries and clean energy in the energy field, and ranging from precision diagnosis and targeted therapy in the field of biomedicine to pollution control and ecological restoration in the field of environmental protection. We encourage submissions that cover the following topics:

1. Nanomedicine and Bionanotechnology;
2. Nanoenergies and Nanocatalysis;
3. Nanophotonic, Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices;
4. Modeling and Simulation of Nanostructures and Nanodevices;
5. Environmental Nanoscience and Nanotechnology;
6. Synthesis, Characterization, and Properties of Nanomaterials.

Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 15 June 2025;
Abstract acceptance notification: 18 July 2025;
Registration deadline: 14 September 2025.

Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/937

To register for the event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCN2025?subscribe&section=#registration

Note: We will accept abstracts for this conference only. To publish a conference proceedings paper for free and submit a full manuscript to Nanomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4991, Impact Factor: 4.4), please refer to “Publication Opportunities” in the “Instructions for Authors” section.

Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award

Number of awards available: 6
There will be six winners selected for these awards. They will each receive CHF 200.

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact iocn2025@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the 5th International Online Conference on Nanomaterials.

Kind regards,

Conference Chairs:

Prof. Dr. Eugenia Valsami-Jones
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Science, University of Birmingham, UK

Prof. Dr. Guanying Chen
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, China

Your IOCN 2025 Organizing Team
iocn2025@mdpi.com

https://sciforum.net/event/IOCN2025?subscribe

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.

https://sciforum.net/event/I3S2025

We cordially invite you to attend this event organized by MDPI’s Biomimetics (ISSN: 2313-7673, Impact Factor: 3.4), which will take place virtually on 16–18 September 2025.

The abstract submission deadline is only one month away

Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Andrew Adamatzky
Unconventional Computing Laboratory, University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, UK

Session topics and chairs
S1. Bioinspired Electronics
Prof Georgios Sirakoulis
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, Greece

S2. Bioinspired Computing—Algorithms and Prototypes
Prof Andrew Adamatzky
Unconventional Computing Laboratory, University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, UK

S3. Bioinspired Materials—Structures, Surfaces, and Interfaces
Prof. Victor Erokhin
Institute of Materials for Electronics and Magnetism, Italian National Council of Researches (IMEM-CNR), Parma, Italy

S4. Bioinspired Architecture
Prof Phil Ayres
Royal Danish Academy, Copenhagen, Denmark

S5. Bioinspired Robotics
Prof Alessandro Chiolerio
Italian Institute of Technology, University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, UK

S6. Bioinspired Arts
Prof Eduardo Miranda
School of Art, Design and Architecture, Plymouth University, Plymouth, UK

Important Dates
Deadline for Abstract Submission: 16th June 2025
Notification of Acceptance: 13th August 2025
Deadline for Free Registration: 13th September 2025

Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1296.

To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCB2025?section=#registration.

For details regarding the Abstract, Poster, and Slide Submission and Publication Opportunities, you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section on
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCB2025?section=#instructions.

For any enquiries regarding this event, please contact iocb2025@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at “The 2nd International Online Conference on Biomimetics”.

https://sciforum.net/event/IOCB2025

Dear researchers,

We are pleased to announce the 4th International Online Conference on Materials (IOCM 2025). This conference is organized by the MDPI open access journal Materials (ISSN 1996-1944, Impact Factor 3.4), and will take place virtually on 3–5 November 2025. The conference is free to participate in.

This conference offers a platform for scholars, researchers and experts in the field of materials science to come together, exchange ideas, and showcase cutting-edge research. The conference will cover a wide range of topics in materials science, including, but not limited to the following:

• Optical, Electric and Magnetic Materials and Their Characterization;
• Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology and Quantum Materials;
• Soft Matter, Biomaterials, Composites and Interfaces;
• Materials Theory, Simulations and AI;
• Materials for Energy Harvesting, Conversion and Storage;
• Green Materials, Synthesis, Characterization and Recycling;
• Materials Manufacturing, Processing and Applications.

Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 15 August 2025
Abstract acceptance notification: 15 September 2025
Registration deadline: 31 October 2025

Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1312
To register for the event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCM2025?section=#registration  
Note: We accept abstracts only for this conference. To publish a conference proceedings paper for free or submit a full manuscript to Materials (ISSN 1996-1944, Impact Factor 3.4), please refer to the “Publication Opportunities” section.

Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award
Number of Awards Available: 4
There will be four winners selected for these awards. The winner will receive a certificate and CHF 200 each, along with an offer to publish an extended paper, free of charge, in Materials.

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact: iocm2025@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the 4th International Online Conference on Materials.

https://sciforum.net/event/IOCM2025

We are delighted to invite you to the second edition of the International Symposium on Materials Coating Science and Technology (MCST'2025). It will take place from 21 to 23 November 2025, in Wuhan, China. This symposium is organized by MDPI Coatings (ISSN: 2079-6412, IF: 2.9, CiteScore: 5.0) aims to promote scientific exchanges in coating science and technology, drive innovation in coating applications, and support high-quality economic development.

This prestigious event will feature 23 thematic sessions that encompass a wide range of topics in application-related areas of coating surfaces. Leading experts and scholars from around the world will present keynote and invited speeches, providing unique insights into cutting-edge advancements within the field.

We extend a warm welcome to experts, scholars, engineers, and graduate students who are actively involved in coating technology research and development to join us at this esteemed gathering.

Conference Chairs
Prof. Dr. Wei Pan, Tsinghua University, China
Prof. Dr. Xiaofeng Zhao, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Prof. Dr. Guanjun Yang, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China
Prof. Dr. Rong Tu, Wuhan University of Technology, China

Invited Speakers (Ongoing Updates)
Prof. Dr. Huatang Cao, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
Prof. Dr. Peihu Gao, Xi'an Technological University, China
Prof. Dr. Jiang Guo, Dalian University of Technology, China
Prof. Dr. Pengfei Guo, Taiyuan University of Technology, China
Prof. Dr. Gang Han, Nankai University, China
Prof. Dr. Min Kang, Nanjing Agricultural University, China
Prof. Dr. Huirong Le, Tsinghua University, China
Assoc. Prof. Mingjun Li, Hebei University of Technology, China
Prof. Dr. Heping Li, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
Prof. Dr. Chunyoung Liang, Hebei University of Technology, China
Prof. Dr. Jun Ouyang, Qilu University of Technology, China
Prof. Dr. Yu Shen, Nanjing Forestry University, China
Prof. Dr. Rong Tu, Wuhan University of Technology, China
Dr. Yanlong Wang, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Assoc. Prof. Yang Wang, Tianjin University, China
Prof. Dr. Liqiang Wang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Dr. Zhiyuan Wang, Harbin University of Science and Technology, China
Assoc. Prof. Mao Zhang, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
Prof. Dr. Yingyi Zhang, Anhui University of Technology, China
Prof. Dr. Xiaofeng Zhao, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

Topics of Interest
S1. Ultra-hard, Ultra-smooth, Wear-resistant Coatings
S2. Superhydrophilic/Hydrophobic Coatings
S3. Thermal Barrier Coatings
S4. Heat Dissipation Coatings
S5. Insulating Coatings
S6. Anti-corrosion, Anti-fouling/Antimicrobial Functional Coatings
S7. Biomedical and Bioengineering Coatings
S8. Optical Coatings
S9. Electromagnetic Shielding Coatings
S10. Self-assembling/Adaptive Smart Coatings
S11. Plasma/Thermal Spray Coatings
S12. Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
S13. Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)
S14. Electrochemical Deposition
S15. Sol-Gel Coatings
S16. Plasma Micro-arc Oxidation Coatings
S17. Surface Engineering and Tribology
S18. Novel Specialized Coating Technologies
S19. Coating Technologies in Semiconductor and Information Technology Applications
S20. Coating Technologies in Energy Applications
S21. Coating Technologies in Agriculture and Food Industry Applications
S22. Coating Technologies in Mechanical, Marine, and Aerospace Applications
S23. Coating Technologies in Cultural Heritage Preservation

Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 24 July 2025
Notification of acceptance: 21 August 2025
Deadline for early bird registration: 27 August 2025
Registration deadline: 21 November 2025

Conference Awards
The Best Poster Awards will be presented at this conference. After evaluation by the organizing committee, the awards will be given to the ten highest-quality posters.
Ten winners will receive a 50% waiver of the APC in Coatings.
All winners will be issued a certificate celebrating their achievements.

Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1342
To register for the event, please click the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/MCST-2025?subscribe&section=#registration
For more information, please click the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/MCST-2025?subscribe&section=#InstructionsfForAuthors

For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact mcst2025@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at MCST’ 2025.

Best regards,
Prof. Dr. Wei Pan, Tsinghua University, China
Conference Chair
MCST’2025 Organizing Team

https://sciforum.net/event/MCST-2025

We cordially invite you to attend this event organized by the MDPI journal Prosthesis (ISSN: 2673-1592, Impact Factor: 2.8). It will take place virtually on 10–12 December 2025, CET.

Conference Chairs
Prof. Dr. Marco Cicciù, University of Catania, Italy

The Topics of Interest
S1. Dental Restorative Materials in Prosthodontics
S2. Digital Technologies and Artificial Intelligence in Prosthodontics
S3. Innovations and Challenges in Dental Implants

Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 12th August 2025
Notification of acceptance: 11th October 2025
Deadline for registration: 5th December 2025

Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1311
To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCPr2025?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/IOCPr2025?section=#instructions

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact icopr2025@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at IOCPr 2025.

https://sciforum.net/event/IOCPr2025

Dear researchers,

We are pleased to announce the The 1st International Online Conference on Optics (IOCO2026). The conference is organized by the MDPI journal Optics (1.1 (2023); 5-Year Impact Factor: 1.1 (2023)), and will take place virtually on 25–27 March 2026. Participation in the conference is FREE.

IOCO 2026 will present the state of the art and exciting new developments in optics relating to the following topics:

S1. Biomedical Optics;
S2. Optoelectronics and Optical Engineering;
S3. Geometrical Optics;
S4. Photonics and Optical Communications;
S5. Laser Sciences and Technology;
S6. Quantum Optics;

Important Dates
Deadline for Abstract Submission: 15 December 2025
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 10 February 2026
Registration Deadline: 23 March 2026

Guide for Authors

To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1353

To register for the event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCO2026?subscribe&section=#registration

Best Oral Presentation Awards and Best Poster Awards
Number of Awards Available: 6

There will be 6 winners selected for these awards.

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact: ioco2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the The 1st International Online Conference on Optics.

Kind regards,
IOCO2026 Organizing Team
Email: ioco2026@mdpi.com

https://sciforum.net/event/IOCO2026

Conference: The 3rd International Online Conference on Corrosion and Materials Degradation
Date: 30 June–2 July 2026, CEST, online
Conference Website: https://sciforum.net/event/CMD2026

This conference is organized by the MDPI journal Corrosion and Materials Degradation (CMD, ISSN: 2624-5558; CiteScore: 4.5) and will take place virtually from 30 June to 2 July 2026 (Central European Summer Time).

Conference Chairs:

• Prof. Dr. Raman Singh, Monash University, Australia;
• Prof. Dr. David Bastidas, ROSEN USA, USA;
• Prof. Dr. Dominique Thierry, RISE Research Institutes, Sweden.

Topics of Interest:

S1. Electrochemical Corrosion Mechanism at the Interface (Localized, Crevice, Advanced Characterization Techniques, EAC, Nanoscale);
S2. Corrosion of Steel in Concrete;
S3. Surface Treatments and Coatings for Corrosion Protection;
S4. Corrosion in New Materials (HEA, CCA, TWIP/TRIP, AM, PM);
S5. Corrosion in Biomedical Implants;
S6. Corrosion and Coating Management Strategies in the Built Environment;
S7. Discovery and Application of Corrosion Inhibitors;
S8. AI and ML Tools and Digital Twins for Corrosion Prediction.

Important Dates:
Deadline for abstract submission: 23 January 2026;
Abstract acceptance notification: 6 March 2026;
Early bird registration deadline: 11 March 2026;
Covering author registration deadline: 18 March 2026;
Registration deadline: 23 June 2026.

Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please visit the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1383.

To register for the event, please visit the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/CMD2026?section=#registration.

For more information, you may refer to the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/CMD2026.

For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact cmd2026@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the 3rd International Online Conference on Corrosion and Materials Degradation.

https://sciforum.net/event/CMD2026