Conferences

We are pleased to announce that Entropy 2026: Exploring Complexity and Information in Science will be held in Barcelona, Spain, from 1 to 3 July 2026.

This conference, organized by MDPI's open-access journal Entropy (ISSN 1099-4300; IF: 2.0), offers an exciting opportunity to explore cutting-edge advances and foster collaboration in the rapidly evolving fields of fundamental and applied physics, information theory, mathematics, and complex systems. We anticipate that Entropy 2026 will bring together more than 200 participants from around the world.

Topics of Interest
S1. Complex Systems and Network Science;
S2. Information Theory, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence;
S3. Quantum Information and Quantum Computing;
S4. Thermodynamics and Energy Systems;
S5. Non-Equilibrium Systems and Entropy Production;
S6. Statistical Physics and Stochastic Processes;
S7. Soft and Living Matter;
S8. Applications of Entropy in Science and Engineering.

Conference Chairs
Prof. Dr. Miguel Rubi, University of Barcelona, Spain.
Prof. Dr. Kevin H. Knuth, University at Albany, USA.

Important Dates
Abstract submission deadline: 1 March 2026
Acceptance notification deadline: 30 March 2026
Early Bird Registration Deadline: 31 March 2026
Registration: 15 June 2026

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact entropy2026@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at Entropy 2026.

https://sciforum.net/event/Entropy2026

We are pleased to announce that the 1st International Online Conference on Sensor and Actuator Networks (CSAN 2026) will be held online from 9 to 10 July 2026. The conference is organized by MDPI’s Journal of Sensor and Actuator Networks (JSAN, ISSN: 2224-2708, Impact Factor: 3.3).

CSAN 2026 will present the latest studies in sensor and actuator network-related research in the fields of healthcare, smart agriculture, industry, mobile systems, intelligent transportation, manufacturing, smart cities, and engineering.

We welcome all past authors to speak at CSAN2026. All invited speakers will get the award.

Conference Chair:

• Prof. Dr. Lei Shu, ¹ Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China; ² University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UK.

Session topics:
S1. Industry 4.0 and embedded wireless sensor/actuator systems;

• Session Chair: Prof. Adnan M. Abu-Mahfouz, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), South Africa.

S2. Blockchain technologies and Internet-of-Things-based WSAN;

• Session Chair: Prof. Pascal Lorenz, University of Haute-Alsace, France.

S3. WSAN and next-generation networks (5G, 6G, etc.);

• Session Chair: Prof. Jordi Mongay Batalla, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland.

S4. Applications of WSAN in agriculture, vehicles, wearable sensors, smart cities, manufacturing, mobile systems, and health and medical care;

• Session Chair: Prof. Sye-Loong Keoh, University of Glasgow, UK.

S5. Big data, computing and artificial intelligence.

• Session Chair: Prof. Jianwei Niu, Bei hang University, China.

Conference awards:

• The Best Oral Presentation Award is given to the invited speakers; we appreciate your contribution and time at CSAN2026;
• The Best Video Presentation Award is given to the submission judged to make the most significant and interesting video presentation for the conference.

Guide for Authors:
Abstracts written for CSAN 2026 will be directly submitted to the Topic “The 1st International Online Conference on Sensor and Actuator Networks (CSAN 2026)” within the “Special Issue” section of JSAN with a 15% discount on the publication fee.

Submit your abstract before 9 March 2026!

Register before 6 July 2026!

Register for Early Bird by 6 June 2026. The registration fee includes attendance costs for all conference sessions.

For detailed information, please visit https://sciforum.net/event/CSAN2026.

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact csan2026@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at CSAN 2026.

https://sciforum.net/event/CSAN2026

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