Conferences
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (3)
Online
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.
Online
The conference is organized by the MDPI journal Polymers and will take place virtually on 19–21 Nov 2025 (Central European Time).
Conference Chairs:
Prof. Dr. Giulio Malucelli
Politecnico di Torino, Department of Applied Science and Technology, Italy
Prof. Dr. Francesco Paolo La Mantia
Università degli Studi di Palermo, Palermo, Italy and INSTM, Firenze, Italy
The Topics of Interest
S1. Biobased, Biodegradable-compostable, and Recyclable Polymers
S2. Polymer Analysis and Characterisation
S3. Recent Functional and Structural Applications of Polymer Systems
S4. Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites
S5. Polymer Physics and Theory
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 18th July 2025
Notification of acceptance: 18th September 2025
Deadline for early bird registration: 14th November 2025
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1272
To register for the event for free, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCPS2025?section=#registration
For more information, you may refer to https://sciforum.net/event/IOCPS2025?section=#instructions
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact iocps2025@mdpi.com
We look forward to seeing you at the 3rd International Online Conference on Polymer Science.
Online
Dear researchers,
We are pleased to announce that the 1st International Online Conference on Gels 2025. The conference is organized by the MDPI journal Gels (ISSN: 2310-2861, Impact Factor: 5.0) and will take place online between 3 and 5 December 2025 (Central European Time).
IOCG 2025 invites researchers to contribute original findings, novel ideas, scientific concepts, new technologies, and experiences to address a range of studies in various fields. We will discuss the latest breakthroughs in fundamental science and the technology of gels, such as hierarchical and self-assembled, self-healing, colloidal, polyelectrolyte, smart and stimuli-responsive gels, and their impact on food, agriculture, environment, medicine, and energy sectors. This conference will be a celebration of the contributions of Gels and will feature six awards given for best oral and poster presentations at the conference.
We encourage submissions that cover the following topics:
- The supramolecular structure and properties of gels;
- Hydrogels, organogels, xerogels, and aerogels;
- Gels in agriculture and food;
- Gels in medicine, regenerative medicine, pharmacy, and personal care products;
- Gels in electro-magneto-mechanical devices, 3D printing, and manufacturing;
- Gels in chemical processing, energy, and the environment.
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 4 August 2025
Abstract acceptance notification: 4 September 2025
Registration deadline: 28 November 2025
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1315
To register for the event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCG2025?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 Gels (ISSN: 2310-2861, Impact Factor: 5.0), 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.
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact iocg2025@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 1st International Online Conference on Gels.
Kind regards,
Conference Chair:
Prof. Dr. Esmaiel Jabbari
Biomimetic Materials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA
Your IOCG 2025 Organizing Team
iocg2025@mdpi.com
Upcoming Partner Conferences (3)
Sopot, Poland
The International Conference on IMPLANTS2025, organized by the Fahrenheit Union of Universities in Gdańsk—comprising Gdańsk University of Technology, Medical University of Gdańsk, and University of Gdańsk—will take place in Sopot, Poland.
Program highlights:
- Eight plenary lectures delivered by leading experts;
- Sessions on implants, biomaterials, and regenerative medicine;
- Oral and poster presentations featuring cutting-edge research;
- Networking opportunities through an engaging social program.
The conference attracts a diverse audience of researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders specializing in implantology, biomaterials science, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. The conference also welcomes experts in cell biology, clinical surgery, and advanced materials research, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange.
For more details and registration, visit:
Pisa, Italy
Dear researchers,
We are pleased to announce the 3rd International Conference on Green Chemistry and Sustainable Coatings (GREENCHEMCO 2025). This conference is organized by the Dept. of Civil and Industrial Engineering, University of Pisa.
Conference Chairs
Prof. PhD. Patrizia Cinelli, Prof. PhD. Maurizia Seggiani, and Prof. PhD. Serena Danti—Dept. of Civil and Industrial Engineering, Università di Pisa, Italy.
This conference will cover a wide range of topics in green chemistry and materials science, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Green chemistry applied to renewable resources, extraction, functionalization, and biomass valorisation;
- Sustainable and performing coatings, organic and hybrids;
- Biodegradability, recyclability, sustainability, safety, and ethics;
- Microbiology, applied to material biodegradability and material modification;
- Packaging with enhanced barrier to gas and moisture, active packaging;
- Sustainable polymers in agriculture applications;
- Medical, healthcare, and cosmetics applications of sustainable materials.
The conference will be joined to the running Italian project VIGNETI PLASTIC FREE, focused on minimizing plastic pollution in agriculture practices.
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 30 April 2025;
Abstract acceptance notification: 15 May 2025;
Registration deadline: 30 May 2025.
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://www.greenchemco.it/call-for-abstract/.
To register for the event, please click on the following link:
https://www.greenchemco.it/registration/.
For more information, you may refer to https://www.greenchemco.it/.
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact email@greenchemco.it.
We look forward to seeing you at the 3rd International Conference on Green Chemistry and Sustainable Coatings.
Thessaloniki, Greece
Dear Researchers,
We are pleased to announce the international conference Sustainable Printed Electronics: Sustainability and Challenges (SPE2025) that will take place in Thessaloniki, Greece, on 23–25 September 2025. This event is organised by EXELISIS PC and supported by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), the Danish Technological Institute (DTI), and AXIA Innovation GmbH (ΑΧΙΑ), who are partners of the EU-funded project Sustain a Print (SaP).
SPE2025 will bring together leading researchers, industry experts, and policymakers to discuss the latest advancements, challenges, and future trends in sustainable printed electronics. The conference will feature six thematic sessions, covering a wide range of topics:
Thematic Sessions
- Printed Electronics and Manufacturing;
- Advanced Materials for Printed Electronics;
- Ink Formulations;
- Recycling of Printed Electronics;
- Sustainability, Circularity, SSbD, and Market Trends;
- Devices and Applications.
Key Dates:
- Abstract Submission Opens: 15 March 2025
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 June 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: 30 June 2025
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://www.exelisis-events.gr/call-for-abstracts/
To register for the event, please visit:
https://www.exelisis-events.gr/shop/
Publication Opportunities
Selected high-quality papers presented at SPE2025 will be invited for publication in a Special Issue of the MDPI journal Electronics. Extended versions must include additional new content and adhere to the journal’s submission guidelines.
We look forward to seeing you at the SEP2025 Conference in Thessaloniki!
Kind regards,
Conference Chairs
Prof. Dimitrios Bikiaris (AUTH), Dr. Zachary J. Davis (DTI), Dr. Ioanna Deligkiozi (AXIA)
Your SPE2025 Organizing Team
events@exelisis.gr
