Conferences
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (7)

Online
You are warmly invited to join this virtual event organized by MDPI’s Energies Journal (ISSN: 1996-1073, Impact Factor: 3.2), taking place on 12–15 May 2026 (CEST).
This conference will highlight cutting-edge research in energy resource management, covering topics such as energy sources, conversion, policy, smart systems, and sustainable innovations. It aims to examine the current state of the field of energies and uncover future opportunities.
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Enrico Sciubba, University Niccolò Cusano, Italy
The Topics of Interest
S1. Energy Sources (Fossil & Renewable);
S2. Energy Conversion (Heat and Mass Transfer, Combustion, Thermodynamics, Entropy & Exergy Analysis);
S3. Energy and Environment. Sustainable Transition;
S4. Smart Cities and Urban Management;
S5. Advanced Energy Materials;
S6. Electrical Power Systems;
S7. Energy Economics and Policy (Thermo-Economics, Exergy Economics);
S8. AI Applications to Energy Conversion Systems.
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 9 January 2026
Notification of acceptance: 9 February 2026
Deadline for registration: 7 May 2026
Submit your abstract here!
Register to the conference here!
For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact: iocen2026@mdpi.com
We look forward to seeing you at IOCEN 2026.
Online
We are pleased to announce that the 1st International Online Conference on Societies (IOCSO 2026), chaired by Prof. Dr. Gregor Wolbring, will be held from 21 to 23 January 2026.
IOCSO 2026 cordially invites researchers from academic institutions to share their original research findings, novel ideas, scientific concepts, and new technologies and experiences. Contributions should relate to the following topics:
S1. The Social Nature of Health and Well-Being;
S2. Disabled People/People with Disabilities (Non-Medical Coverage);
S3. Sport/Leisure/Recreation/Tourism;
S4. Equity/Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion;
S5. Science and Technology.
Important Deadlines:
Deadline for abstract submission: 19 October 2025;
Notification of acceptance: 16 November 2025;
Deadline for registration: 19 January 2026.
Guide for Authors:
To submit your abstract, please click the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1313.
To register for the event for free, please click the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCSO2026?edit§ion=#registration.
For more information, please refer to the following website: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCSO2026.
For any inquiries regarding the above event, please contact us at iocso2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to welcoming you to the 1st International Online Conference on Societies!
Online
Dear researchers,
It is a pleasure to invite you to the 1st International Online Conference on Human Intelligence (IOCHI 2026). The conference is organized by the MDPI journal Journal of Intelligence (ISSN: 2079-3200, Impact Factor 2.8) and will take place virtually from 25 to 26 March 2026.
This online conference aims to gather important experts from around the world who are currently working in human intelligence and provide an online forum for sharing and exchanging knowledge. Highly experienced researchers will be invited to share their important advancements in the field.
Topics of Interest
- Theoretical Contributions and Measurement of Intelligence
- Cross-temporal Within- and Between-Individual Intelligence Changes
- Social and Emotional Intelligence
- Approaches to Improving Intelligence
- Studies on Cognitive Processes
Important Dates
Submit Abstract before 25 November 2025
Abstract Acceptance notified on 29 December 2025
Register for FREE before 23 March 2026
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/939
To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://iecbm2024.sciforum.net/#registration
Note: We accept abstracts only for this conference. To publish a conference proceedings paper or submit a full manuscript to the journal Journal of Intelligence (ISSN: 2079-3200, Impact Factor 2.8), please refer to the “Publication Opportunities” section.
Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award
There will be six winners selected for these awards. The winners will receive a certificate and CHF 200 each.
For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact: iochi2026@mdpi.com
Kind regards,
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Con Stough
Your IOCHI 2026 Organizing Team

Online
Dear researchers,
It is a pleasure to invite you to the 1st International Online Conference on Education Sciences (IOCES 2026). The conference is organized by MDPI’s Education Sciences (ISSN: 2227-7102, impact factor: 2.6) and will take place virtually from 15 to 17 June 2026.
This event presents a unique opportunity for scholars in education sciences and related fields to critically engage with emerging and pressing topics, exchange diverse perspectives, and collaborate on innovative solutions. It is a chance to forge new connections, strengthen our global academic community, and advance the field together.
Topics of Interest
- Technology-Enhanced Education.
- Higher Education.
- Curriculum and Instruction.
- Special and Inclusive Education.
- STEM Education.
- Teacher Education.
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 18 February 2026.
Notification of acceptance: 16 March 2026.
Register for FREE before 10 June 2026.
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1473.
To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCES2026?section=#registration.
Note: We accept abstracts only for this conference. To publish a conference proceedings paper or submit a full manuscript to Education Sciences (ISSN: 2227-7102, impact factor: 2.6), please refer to the “Publication Opportunities” section.
Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award
There will be six winners selected for these awards. The winners will each receive a certificate and a full waiver for full papers published in Education Sciences.
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact ioces2026@mdpi.com.
Kind regards,
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Daniel Muijs
School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom
Your IOCES 2026 Organizing Team

Online
We cordially invite you to attend this event, organised by MDPI’s Risks (ISSN: 2227-9091, Impact Factor: 1.5), which will take place virtually on 6–7 July 2026.
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Steven Haberman
Faculty of Actuarial Science and Insurance, Bayes Business School, City George's, University of London, London, UK
Conference sessions:
S1. Insurance
S2. Actuarial Science
S3. Financial Risk Management
S4. Asset Pricing and Investment Strategies
S5. Emerging Risks and Interdisciplinary Topics
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 8 March 2026.
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 5 April 2026.
Registration Deadline: 1 July 2026.
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1488
To register for the event, please click the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCR2026?section=#registration
For details regarding abstract submission, poster and slide submissions, and publication opportunities, you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCR2026?section=#instructions
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact iocr2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 1st International Online Conference on Risks.
Online
We are pleased to announce the 2nd International Online Conference on Risk and Financial Management: Revisiting AI and Machine Learning techniques in finance and economics (IOCRF2026), which will be held online from 2 to 4 November 2026.
Based on the success of the 1st edition, the primary goal of IOCRF 2026 is to bring together researchers, scholars, and professionals from around the world working in the broad fields of economics and finance and to continue the success of previous editions.
Conference Chair:
Prof. Dr. Thanasis Stengos, University of Guelph, Canada
Topics of Interest:
S1. Generative AI: Paradigm Shifts in Finance and Economics
Chaired by Prof. Dr. Svetlozar (Zari) Rachev, Texas Tech University, USA
S2. Machine Learning for Next-Generation Risk Modeling
Chaired by Prof. Dr. Thanasis Stengos, University of Guelph, Canada
S3. Blockchain and Digital Assets: Frontier Analytics
Chaired by Dr. Alessio Faccia, University of Birmingham Dubai, UAE
S4. Data Capitalization: Reconstructing Economic Valuation
Chaired by Dr. Sisira Colombage, Federation Business School, Australia
S5. Ethical AI and Financial Technology Governance
Chaired by Prof. Dr. Xianrong (Shawn) Zheng, Old Dominion University, USA
S6. Emerging Tech Convergence: Future Financial Infrastructure
Chaired by Prof. Dr. Ramona Rupeika-Apoga, University of Latvia, Latvia
Guide for Authors
Please submit your abstract before 6 July 2026.
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1525
Registration for the event is FREE and open until 27 October 2026
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCRF2026?section=#registration
For detailed guidelines on abstract submission and publication opportunities, please consult the “Instructions for Authors” section on the conference website.
Awards
Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award (Six Winners)
Each winner will receive a certificate and a prize of CHF 200.
Contact
For inquiries, please contact: iocrf2026@mdpi.com
We look forward to seeing you at IOCRFS2026!

Online
We invite you to attend this event organized by MDPI’s Technologies (ISSN: 2227-7080, Impact Factor 3.6, CITESCORE:8.5), in collaboration with our Co-Organizer, the Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS). It will take place virtually on 11–13 November 2026, CET.
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Manoj Gupta, National University of Singapore, Singapore
The Topics of Interest
S1. Information and Communication Technologies
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Sotirios K. Goudos, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
S2. Assistive Technologies
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Jeffrey W. Jutai, University of Ottawa, Canada
S3. Innovations in Materials Technologies
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Manoj Gupta, National University of Singapore, Singapore
S4. Manufacturing Technologies
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Eugene Wong, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore
S5. Environmental Technologies
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Miklas Scholz, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
S6. Electrical Technologies
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Valeri Mladenov, Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria
Conference Awards
Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award
Number of winners: 6
Prizes: CHF 200 each
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1568
To register for the event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCTe2026?section=#registration
For details regarding Abstract Submission, Poster and Slide Submission, and Publication Opportunities, you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section.
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 13th July 2026
Notification of acceptance: 11th August 2026
Deadline for registration: 5th November 2026
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact: iocte2026@mdpi.com
We look forward to seeing you at IOCTe 2026.
Upcoming Partner Conferences (1)

Brasília, Brazil
We are pleased to announce that the 6th International Congress on Health Innovation, INOVATEC, will be held from November 21st to 23rd, 2025, at the Ulysses Guimarães Convention Center, in Brasília, Brazil, alongside the 4th Technological Innovation Fair of the Federal District.
Under the central theme of “Disruptive Innovations for Inclusive and Borderless Health”, INOVATEC 2025 will bring together global leaders in science, technology, and health to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and promote innovative solutions for today's most pressing healthcare challenges.
The event will feature an extensive scientific and technological program with plenary sessions, oral and poster presentations, thematic panels, workshops, exhibitions, and business matchmaking opportunities. Attendees can participate both in-person and online, making the congress widely accessible.
INOVATEC welcomes participation from researchers, professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and public and private institutions engaged in the advancement of healthcare innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation. We invite the academic and scientific community to submit abstracts for presentation and publication in the conference proceedings.
Recognized as one of Latin America's leading forums on health innovation, INOVATEC aims to generate a meaningful impact by strengthening the integration between research, practice, and policy, and by accelerating the development of inclusive, smart, and sustainable health technologies.
We look forward to welcoming you to this inspiring and transformative event.
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