Conferences

We are pleased to announce that The 2nd International Conference on Bioengineering (BIOENG 2026) is back and it will take place from 10 to 13 November 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.

This conference is organized by MDPI’s open access journal Bioengineering (ISSN: 2306-5354, Impact Factor 3.7). Following the success of IOCBE 2024, an earlier edition in this series, BIOENG 2026 aims to gather leading minds from around the world once more to discuss transformative advances in bioengineering at the intersection with AI.

Conference Chairman
Prof. Dr. Anthony Guiseppi-Elie, Texas A&M University, USA

Session Topics of Interest
S1. Regenerative Engineering
S2. Biochemical Engineering
S3. Biosignal Processing
S4. Biomedical Engineering and Biomaterials
S5. Biomechanics and Sports Medicine
S6. Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering

Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 7 July 2026
Abstract notification of acceptance: 6 September 2026
Deadline for Early Bird Registration: 7 September 2026
Deadline for Covering Author Registration: 17 September 2026
Deadline for Registration: 4 November 2026

Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1424

To register for the event, please visit the following website: https://sciforum.net/event/BIOENG2026?section=#registration

For details regarding abstract submission, poster and slide submission, and publication opportunities, please refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section: https://sciforum.net/event/BIOENG2026?section=#instructions

We welcome you to partake in this opportunity to contribute to and shape the AI-enabled evolution of bioengineering.

For any enquiries regarding this event, please contact bioeng2026@mdpi.com.

https://sciforum.net/event/BIOENG2026

We cordially invite you to attend this event organized by MDPI Gels (ISSN 2310-2861, Impact Factor 5.3). It will take place virtually on 9–11 December 2026, CET.

Conference Chairs
Prof. Dr. Esmaiel Jabbari, Biomimetic Materials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina, Columbia, USA
Prof. Dr. Dirk Kuckling, Department of Chemistry, University of Paderborn, Paderborn, Germany

The Topics of Interest
1. Science, supramolecular structure, and characterization of gels.
2. Advanced multifunctional and stimuli-responsive gels and their applications.
3. Hydrogels, Organogels, xerogels, aerogels, and their applications.
4. Applications of gels in medicine, pharmacy, and healthcare products.
5. Applications of gels in agriculture and food science.
6. Applications of computational methods, AI, and machine learning in gel design.

Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 10 August 2026
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 10 September 2026
Registration Deadline: 4 December 2026

Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1727
To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCG2026?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/IOCG2026?subscribe&section=#instructions.

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact iocg2026@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at The 2nd International Online Conference on Gels.

https://sciforum.net/event/IOCG2026

We cordially invite you to attend this event organized by MDPI’s journal Materials (ISSN: 1996-1944, IF: 3.2). It will take place virtually on 17–20 May 2027, CEST.

Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Maryam Tabrizian, McGill University, Canada.

The Topics of Interest
S1. Advanced Functional Materials: Optical, Electronic and Magnetic Materials
S2. Low-Dimensional and Quantum Materials: Nanomaterials, 2D Materials and Quantum Frontiers
S3. Biomaterials, Soft Matter and Composites
S4. Materials Design, Simulation and Artificial Intelligence
S5. Energy and Sustainable Materials: From Harvesting to Storage
S6. Structural Materials: Metals, Alloys, Ceramics and Construction Materials
S7. Materials Processing, Manufacturing and Process Engineering
S8. Materials Characterization, Chemistry and Synthesis Fundamentals

Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 18 January 2027
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 17 February 2027
Registration Deadline: 11 May 2027

Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1778
To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCM2027?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/IOCM2027?section=#instructions.

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact iocm2027@mdpi.com.

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

https://sciforum.net/event/IOCM2027

Dear Colleagues,

It is my pleasure to invite you to the sixth edition of the Symposium on Dynamic Response and Failure of Composite Materials, from June 15th to 19th, 2026, at Hotel Hermitage and Terme on the wonderful island of Ischia, Naples.

The symposium will address current research topics related to composite materials and sandwich structures and their components, with a strong emphasis on aerospace and automotive applications, in addition to more general topics on dynamic impact, design, and testing. In light of the America’s Cup in Naples in 2027, a session will also be organized on marine applications.

Similar to past editions, this is a great opportunity to meet people, share research ideas, and collaborate. The past editions were very well attended and widely appreciated by the participants, who noted the friendly and inviting atmosphere. I invite you to attend DRaF2026 in hopes of providing the same welcoming experience that has been the standard in past years.

For more information, please visit www.drafconference.com.

I look forward to meeting you in Ischia next year.

Best regards,
Valentina Lopresto, Chair of the Conference
Full Professor at the Department of Chemical, Materials, and Production Engineering,
University of Naples Federico II

https://www.drafconference.com/

The Green Chemistry Summer School 2026 will be held from 6 to 10 July 2026 in the historic centre of Venice, Italy. The School will be hosted at the new Camplus Santa Marta Venice residence  and organised by the Green Sciences for Sustainable Development Foundation.

The School aims to disseminate both fundamental and advanced knowledge in chemical sciences and related disciplines, providing students with high-level scientific expertise to support their future professional careers.

More information is available at https://www.greenchemistry.school/.

The Organising Committee will invite approximately 25 outstanding international lecturers, representatives from major chemical industries, and high-achieving students from around the world. Together, they will contribute to the event, fostering a highly qualified and internationally diverse scientific community.

Main Topics

• Benign synthesis routes;
• Green catalysis;
• Alternative solvents;
• Renewable and green raw materials;
• Green chemistry for energy;
• Clean processes and climate change;
• Green chemistry education;
• Sustainable polymers.

The Summer School offers a unique opportunity to engage with leading experts, industry representatives, and talented students within one of the world’s most inspiring academic settings.

https://www.greenchemistry.school/

Dear colleagues,

We are excited to invite you to Polydays 2026—Functional Polymers for Sustainable Materials, a conference organised by the Berlin-Brandenburgischer Verband für Polymerforschung and the University of Potsdam. It will be held at the Science Campus in Golm from 7th to 9th October (https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/polydays/). We expect around 150 attendees from various fields of Polymer Science.
The conference will explore the following topics:

• Polymerisation and Depolymerisation
• Hydrogels and Biomimetics
• Circular economy of polymer materials
• Photostructured & -active materials
• Photonics
• Electroactive polymer materials

We look forward to seeing you at Polydays 2026, in Potsdam, for three days of scientific discovery, insightful discussions and valuable connections!

Important dates to keep in mind:

Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 June  2026
Registration Deadline: 1 October 2026

On behalf of the Organizing and Scientific Committee
The Chairs of the conference
Prof. Dr. Alexander Böker, Dr. Matthias Hartlieb, Dr. Johannes Gurke

https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/polydays/