Conferences
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (2)
Athens, Greece
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
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.
Wuhan, China
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§ion=#registration
For more information, please click the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/MCST-2025?subscribe§ion=#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
Upcoming Partner Conferences (1)
Bor, Serbia
The International October Conference on Mining and Metallurgy (IOC 2025) is organized by the Technical Faculty in Bor, University of Belgrade, in cooperation with the Mining and Metallurgy Institute Bor. The conference covers a wide range of topics, with a main focus on mining and metallurgy.
Main topics of IOC 2025 include the following:
-Mining and geology (underground and surface mining, mineral processing, and geology).
-Metallurgy and materials (extractive metallurgy, metal processing, materials science, and inorganic technology).
-Environmental and chemical engineering (environmental protection, chemical engineering, and recycling technologies).
-Industrial engineering and energetics (manufacturing technologies, industrial engineering, energetics, and quality management).
-Mechanical and software engineering (mechanical engineering, design and construction, and software engineering).
Registration, as well as the submission of abstracts and full papers, is available via the conference website:
https://ioc.tfbor.bg.ac.rs/registration/
The full paper template can be downloaded directly here:
https://ioc.tfbor.bg.ac.rs/public/2025/ioc56_template.docx
We invite original contributions in all areas of mining, metallurgy, materials engineering, environmental protection, and related fields.
The conference program will include plenary and invited lectures, oral and poster presentations, industrial site visits, and excellent opportunities for networking and professional exchange.
This year’s conference will be the 56th edition, which speaks to its long tradition and significance. It will be held in Bor, Eastern Serbia, at Bor Lake, from 22 to 25 October 2025.
Bor is a historic mining and metallurgical center in Eastern Serbia. With the opening of its first copper mine in 1903, Bor became one of the most important hubs of non-ferrous metallurgy in Southeastern Europe, though its mining tradition dates back to prehistoric sites like Rudna Glava and Majdanpek. Today, Bor is known for the RTB Bor complex, which includes mines, flotation facilities, a smelter (modernized with Flash Smelting technology from 2010 to 2014), and a refinery. Since 2018, the complex has been owned by Zijin Mining Group, which has expanded production, improved environmental standards, and introduced modern, energy-efficient technologies. This strong mining and metallurgical tradition is also the main reason why the International October Conference has been held in Bor for so many years.
