Conferences
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (2)

Nanjing, China
We are pleased to announce that Polymers 2026: Trends, Innovation and Future will be held in Nanjing, China, from 25 to 28 June 2026. This conference is organized by MDPI’s open access journal Polymers (IF 4.9, CiteScore 9.7). After the great success of Polymers 2018 in Barcelona, Polymers 2022 in Turin, and Polymers 2024 in Athens, Polymers 2026 is set to raise the bar once again—bringing together global experts to explore the latest breakthroughs and future directions in polymer science.
Conference Chairs
Prof. Dr. Sixun Zheng, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Prof. Dr. Xuming Xie, Tsinghua University, China
Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Bikiaris, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
This conference brings together global experts in polymer science, engineering, and technology to explore cutting-edge innovations—from green and sustainable chemistry to AI-powered material design.
Session Topics of interest:
S1. Polymer Synthesis;
S2. Green Sustainable Polymers;
S3. Polymer Processing;
S4. Polymer Networks and Gels;
S5. Polymer Composites;
S6. Polymer Applications;
S7. Polymers and the Environment;
S8. Artificial Intelligence in Polymer Science.
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 27 March 2026
Notification of acceptance: 17 April 2026
Deadline for Early Bird Registration: 24 April 2026
Deadline for Covering Author Registration: 24 April 2026
Deadline for Registration: 25 May 2026
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1478
To register for the event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/polymers2026?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/polymers2026?section=#instructions
Do not miss this unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the Polymers transformation.
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact polymers2026@mdpi.com.

Barcelona, Spain
We cordially invite you to attend this event organized by MDPI’s Nutrients (ISSN: 2072-6643, impact factor: 5.0, CiteScore: 9.1). It will take place on 22–24 October 2026, CEST, in Barcelona, Spain.
Conference Chairs
- Prof. Dr. Maria Luz Fernandez, University of Connecticut, USA;
- Prof. Dr. Lluis Serra Majem, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
The Topics of Interest
S1. Personalized nutrition based on diet–gene interactions;
S2. Innovations in clinical nutrition;
S3. Novel dietary recommendations for specific chronic diseases;
S4. Understanding the role of microbiota in clinical practice;
S5. The potential role of AI in clinical practice;
S6. Lifestyle and prevention of chronic diseases.
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submissions: 24 June 2026;
Notification of acceptance: 20 July 2026;
Deadline for Early Bird registration: 24 July 2026;
Deadline for Covering Author registration: 24 July 2026.
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1496.
To register for the event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/Nutrients2026?section=#registration.
For details regarding abstract submission, poster and slide submission, and publication opportunities, you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section below: https://sciforum.net/event/Nutrients2026?section=#instructions.
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact nutrients2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at Nutrients 2026.