Conferences
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (13)

Online
We cordially invite you to attend this event organized by Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994, Impact Factor: 2.2). It will take place virtually on 20–22 October 2026, Central European Summer Time.
Conference Chairs
Prof. Dr. Sergei Odinstov, Institute of Space Sciences (IEEC-CSIC), Barcelona, Spain
Dr. Calogero Vetro, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
The Topics of Interest
S1. Mathematical Physics
S2. High Energy Physics, Particles and Fields
S3. Applied Physics
S4. Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology
S5. Algebra and Geometry
S6. Mathematical Analysis and Statistics
S7. Applied Mathematics
Important Dates
Deadline for Abstract Submission: 24 May 2026
Notification of Abstract Acceptance: 21 June 2026
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1556
To register for the event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCSYM2026?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/IOCSYM2026?section=#instructions
For inquiries regarding submissions and sponsorship opportunities, please feel free to contact
iocsym2026@mdpi.com
We look forward to seeing you at the 1st International Online Conference on Symmetry (IOCSYM 2026).

Online
We invite you to attend this event organized by MDPI Philosophies (ISSN: 2409-9287, IF: 0.7). It will take place virtually on 26–30 October 2026, CET.
The theme of the IOCPh 2026 is more general and metaphilosophical than that of the last edition (The 1st International Online Conference of the Journal Philosophies - Intelligent Inquiry into Intelligence-Contributing to the 2025 IS4SI Summit) in its call for reflection on the role of philosophy in searching for a unified view of reality derived from various forms of inquiry, and overcoming the barriers created by differences in their methodological tools. The First Conference had a similar objective of searching for the common ground, but in a more restricted context of the study of intelligence. Now, we invite contributions with reflections on a more general subject of the role of philosophy in integrating studies in more diverse contexts, of course, including the study of intelligence as one of them.
The complete conference announcement file can be found attached HERE. Please feel free to download it at your convenience.
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Marcin J. Schroeder
Professor Emeritus, Akita International University, Akita, Japan,
Editor-in-Chief, the journal Philosophies of MDPI
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 August 2026
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 15 September 2026
Registration Deadline: 20 October 2026
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1628
To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCPh2026?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/IOCPh2026?section=#instructions
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact iocph2026@mdpi.com
We look forward to seeing you at the IOCPh 2026.

Online
We cordially invite you to attend the 2nd International Online Conference on Societies, organized by MDPI’s Societies (ISSN: 2075-4698; IF 1.6). It will take place virtually from 20 to 22 January 2027.
Conference Chair:
- Prof. Dr. Gregor Wolbring, Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.
The topics of interest for this conference are as follows:
S1. The Social Nature of Health and Well-Being.
S2. Disabled People/People with Disabilities (Non-Medical Coverage).
S3. Equity/Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
S4. Science and Technology.
S5. Sport Studies.
Important dates:
Abstract submission deadline: 20 September 2026.
Abstract acceptance notification: 20 October 2026.
Registration deadline: 14 January 2027.
Guide for authors:
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1828.
To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCSO2027?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/IOCSO2027?section=#instructions.
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact iocso@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2nd International Online Conference on Societies.

Online
Mark your calendars!
We cordially invite all researchers with relevant work in administrative and management sciences to submit abstracts for the 2nd International Online Conference on Administrative Sciences (IOCAS 2027), taking place online on 4–5 March 2027, Central European Time (CET).
Organized by MDPI and the open access journal Administrative Sciences (ISSN: 2076-3387, Impact Factor: 3.1), this conference will bring together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to present their latest studies and exchange ideas across key areas of administrative sciences and management research. IOCAS 2027 aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and highlight both emerging trends and innovative approaches that are shaping organizations, as well as public- and private-sector management.
Event Chair
Prof. Dr. Isabel María García Sánchez
University of Salamanca, Spain
Abstract Submission
Do not miss this opportunity to showcase your work to peers and leading experts!
Submit an abstract to IOCAS 2027 here:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1836
Find out more about the instructions for authors here:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCAS2027?section=#instructions
Session Topics
S1. Public Management
S2. Leadership and Human Resource Management
S3. Strategic and Innovative Management
S4. Entrepreneurship
Find out more about the session topics here:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCAS2027?section=#sessions
Find more information about registration for IOCAS 2027 here:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCAS2027?section=#registration
Please feel free to share this conference information with your colleagues and students. We look forward to receiving your insightful research contributions!
The Organizing Committee,
The 2nd International Online Conference on Administrative Sciences (IOCAS 2027)
iocas2027@mdpi.com

Shanghai, China
We invite you to submit your abstract and participate in the upcoming Symmetry 2027—The 6th International Conference on Symmetry, organized by MDPI Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994, IF: 2.2). The conference will be held from 25 to 28 June 2027 in Shanghai, China.
We invite you to join us in Shanghai for what promises to be an enriching exchange of ideas and knowledge. Together, let us continue to unravel the mysteries of symmetry and its profound impact on our understanding of the natural world.
Event Chairs
Prof. Dr. Chengping Shen (Fudan University, China)
Prof. Dr. Jie Yang (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China)
Prof. Dr. Sergei Odintsov (Institute of Space Sciences (IEEC-CSIC), Spain)
The Topics of Interest
S1. Particle Physics and Nuclear Physics
S2. Theoretical and Mathematical Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology
S3. Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Interdisciplinary Applications
S4. General Topics in Symmetry
Important Dates
Deadline for Abstract Submission: 26 February 2027
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 25 March 2027
Deadline for Early Bird Registration: 17 April 2027
Deadline for Covering Author Registration: 24 April 2027
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click the following link:
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To register for the event, please click the following link:
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For details regarding abstract submission, poster and slide submission, and publication opportunities, please refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section: https://sciforum.net/event/symmetry2027?section=#instructions.
For more information, please click to the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/symmetry2027.
For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact icsymmetry@mdpi.com.
Please feel free to share information about this conference with your colleagues and students. We look forward to receiving your submissions and learning about your research at Symmetry 2027!

Online
Dear Colleagues,
Thank you very much for your interest in and contributions to the 2nd International Online Conference on Risk and Financial Management: Revisiting AI and Machine Learning Techniques in Finance and Economics (IOCRF2026). We sincerely appreciate the time and effort invested by all authors who submitted their research and helped make this year's conference a success.
As the abstract submission period has now concluded, we would like to warmly invite you to register and join IOCRF 2026, which will be held online from 2 to 4 November 2026.
Attendance is free of charge. All attendees are encouraged to engage actively with the presented research and to take part in meaningful academic discussions throughout the event.
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
Registration
Registration is free of charge and remains open until 27 October 2026.
Register here: https://sciforum.net/registration/IOCRF2026/tickets
Contact
For any inquiries, please contact: iocrf2026@mdpi.com
We greatly appreciate your support of IOCRF 2026 and look forward to welcoming you online in November.

Online
We are excited to announce the 1st International Online Conference on Imaging (IOCIM 2026) organized by MDPI’s J. Imaging (ISSN: 2313-433X, Impact Factor: 3.3), which will be held from 4 to 6 November 2026, CET.
IOCIM 2026 has been designed to closely align with the innovative new section structure of the journal. We sincerely invite the participation of all interested researchers and academics in exchanging ideas, engaging in fruitful collaboration, and making the new edition of this conference a success.
Conference Chairs
Prof. Dr. Raimondo Schettini, Department of Informatics, Systems and Communication, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milano, Italy
Dr. Guanghui Wang, Department of Computer Science, Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada
Topics of interest:
S1. Image and Video Processing chaired by Dr. Gabriel Cristobal (Institute of Optics, Spanish National Research Council, Madrid, Spain) and Dr. Andrea Loddo (Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy);
S2. Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition chaired by Prof. Dr. Cosimo Distante (Institute of Applied Sciences and Intelligent Systems, CNR, Leece, Italy);
S3. Medical Imaging chaired by Prof. Dr. Luminita Moraru (1 Faculty of Sciences and Environment, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Galati, Romania); (2 Department of Physics, School of Science and Technology, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa) and Prof. Dr. Kostas Marias (1 Engineering School, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Crete, Greece); (2 Institute of Computer Science (ICS), Computational Bio-Medicine Laboratory (CBML), Crete, Greece);
S4. AI in Imaging chaired by Dr. Daniela Ushizima (Bakar Computational Health Sciences Institute, University of California, San Francisco, USA).
Important Dates
Deadline for Abstract Submission: 5 July 2026
Notification of Acceptance: 11 August 2026
Deadline for Registration: 29 October 2026
Guide for Authors:
Please submit your abstract at the following link by 5 July 2026:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1519
Please use the following link to register for the event for FREE by 29 October 2026:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCIM2026?section=#registration
For details regarding Abstract Submission, Poster and Slide Submission, you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section of the following website:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCIM2026?section=#instructions
Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award (6 winners)
Each winner will receive a certificate and a prize of CHF 200.
For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact: iocim2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at IOCIM2026!

Barcelona, Spain
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 4.4). 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: 31 July 2026
Abstract notification of acceptance: 3 September 2026
Deadline for Early Bird Registration: 10 September 2026
Deadline for Covering Author Registration: 10 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.

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: Dr. Haipeng Liu, Coventry University, UK
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
To register for free for the conference, please click: https://sciforum.net/registration/IOCTe2026/tickets.
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact: iocte2026@mdpi.com
We look forward to seeing you at IOCTe 2026.

Online
We cordially invite you to attend this event organized by MDPI’s Biomimetics (ISSN: 2313-7673, Impact Factor: 3.9).
Conference Chair:
Prof. Dr. Stanislav N. Gorb, Zoological Institute of the University of Kiel, Germany.
Session topics:
S1. Biomimetic Design, Construction, and Devices
S2. Biomimetic Materials—Structures, Surfaces. and Interfaces
S3. Bioinspired Robotics and Locomotion
S4. Bioinspired Sensorics, Information Processing, and Control
S5. Biological Optimisation and Management
Important Dates
Deadline for Abstract Submission: 6 September 2026;
Notification of Acceptance: 20 September 2026;
Deadline for Free Registration: 23 November 2026.
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1693
To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCB2026?section=#registration
For more information, you may refer to the following:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCB2026?section=#instructions
For any enquiries regarding this event, please contact iocb2026@mdpi.com.
Join us at IOCB2026 to explore nature’s strategies and engage in forward-thinking discussions about the future of bioinspired technology!

Online
We would like to invite you to attend the 2nd International Online Conference on Prosthesis organized by MDPI’s journal Prosthesis (ISSN: 2673-1592, Impact Factor: 4.5), which will take place online on 9–11 December 2026.
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Marco Cicciù
Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, University of Catania, Italy
The Topics of Interest
S1. Prosthesis New Frontiers of Functions and Aesthetics
S2. Prosthodontics and Dental Implants
S3. Digital Dentistry
S4. Innovation in Prosthetic Materials
S5. Prosthetics and Orthotics
S6. Prosthetic Devices
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 11 August 2026
Notification of acceptance: 14 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/1737
To register for this event, please visit the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCPr2026?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/IOCPr2026?section=#instructions.
For any inquiries regarding this event, please contact iocpr2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2nd International Online Conference on Prosthesis!
Kind regards,
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Marco Cicciù
Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, University of Catania, Italy.
Your IOCPr 2026 Organizing Team

Online
We are pleased to welcome you to the 2nd International Online Conference on Social Sciences (IOCSS 2027), proudly organized by the MDPI open access journal Social Sciences (ISSN 2076-0760; IF: 2.0). The conference is scheduled to take place virtually from 24 to 26 May 2027.
Following the success of the first edition, this second conference will continue to provide an engaging platform for scholars, researchers, and experts from across the social sciences community to exchange innovative and impactful research.
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Tina Freiburger
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Milwaukee, United States
Topics of Interest:
- Crime, rehabilitation and justice;
- Childhood and Youth Studies;
- Gender Studies;
- International Migration;
- Society and Technology.
Important Dates
Conference Date: 24-26 May 2027.
Abstract Submission Deadline: 22 January 2027.
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 24 February 2027.
Registration Deadline: 19 May 2027.
Guide for Authors
Please submit your abstract: https://sciforum.net/submissions/IOCSS2027/link/1.
Please register for free: https://sciforum.net/registration/IOCSS2027/tickets.
For more information about instructions for authors, please visit this website: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCSS2027/instructions-for-authors.
Publication Opportunities
Participants can publish an extended paper (4–8 pages) for free in Proceedings. Additionally, full manuscripts can be submitted to a Special Issue in Social Sciences (ISSN 2076-0760; IF: 2.0) with a 20% discount on the publication fees.
Contact
For inquiries, please contact us here: iocss@mdpi.com.

Online
We are excited to announce the 5th International Online Conference on Environmental Research and Public Health (OCERPH2027), chaired by Prof. Dr. Paul R. Ward, which will be held from 12 to 13 July 2027.
OCERPH 2027 invites researchers, clinicians, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and academics to present their original research, innovative ideas, scientific insights, and practical applications. We welcome contributions addressing the following thematic areas:
S1. Social, Economic or Political Determinants in Generating, Maintaining, or Reducing Health Disparities;
S2. Environmental Justice and Population Wellbeing;
S3. Economic, Industrial and Commercial Drivers of Health Equity: Market Systems, Corporate Actors and Industrial Impacts on Population Health;
S4. Public Health in the Age of AI and Digital Transformation;
S5. Responding to New/Emerging Public Health Threats in Low-and-Middle-Income Countries (LMICs).
Important Deadlines:
Deadline for Abstract Submission: 15 March 2027.
Notification of Acceptance: 12 April 2027.
Deadline for Registration: 7 July 2027.
Guide for Authors:
You can submit your abstract via the following link: https://sciforum.net/submissions/OCERPH2027/link/1.
To register for the event for free, please use the following link: https://sciforum.net/registration/OCERPH2027.
For more information, please refer to the following website: https://sciforum.net/event/OCERPH2027.
If you have any questions regarding the event, please do not hesitate to contact us at ocerph@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 5th International Online Conference on Environmental Research and Public Health (OCERPH 2027; https://sciforum.net/event/OCERPH2027).
Upcoming Partner Conferences (5)

Kos Island, Greece
The 12th International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies in Agriculture, Food & Environment (HAICTA 2026) is organized by the Hellenic Association for Information and Communication Technologies in Agriculture, Food & Environment (HAICTA). HAICTA is the Greek branch of the European Federation for Information Technology in Agriculture (EFITA). Until now, HAICTA has organized a series of eleven successful conferences.
HAICTA 2026 aims to bring together professionals, experts and researchers working on Agriculture, Food and Environment, emphasizing the applicability of ICT solutions and innovations to real industry cases addressing modern challenges.
HAICTA 2026 will be the 4th Conference in the series to offer in-person attendance, remote participation and live streaming for those who will not be able to attend, giving the chance for an even wider audience. Authors will have the option to present in-person at the Conference or remotely through teleconferencing.
Dates: 30 September–3 October 2026
Venue: Kipriotis Panorama Hotel & Suites, Kos, Greece
You can find more information as well as the Call for Papers on our official website here: https://2026.haicta.gr/

Kalamata, Greece
The aim of the 7th International Conference of Development and Economy is to bring together economists from different fields of economic research. This conference will be an excellent opportunity to renew old acquaintances, to meet new colleagues, and to publish your conference paper to MDPI’s Proceedings.
The conference is open to all lines of theoretical and empirical research in agriculture, accounting, banking, development, economics, finance and entrepreneurship.
Important Dates
Deadline for abstracts text papers submission: 10 Sep 2026
Deadline for mini symposia and sessions proposals: 10 Sep 2026
Deadline for early registration: 15 Sep 2026
Deadline for full text papers submission: 15 Dec 2026
We look forward to welcoming you! For practical information, please visit:
Online
Dear Colleagues,
Thank you very much for your interest in and contributions to the 2nd International Online Conference on Risk and Financial Management: Revisiting AI and Machine Learning Techniques in Finance and Economics (IOCRF2026). We sincerely appreciate the time and effort invested by all authors who submitted their research and helped make this year's conference a success.
As the abstract submission period has now concluded, we would like to warmly invite you to register and join IOCRF 2026, which will be held online from 2 to 4 November 2026.
Attendance is free of charge. All attendees are encouraged to engage actively with the presented research and to take part in meaningful academic discussions throughout the event.
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
Registration
Registration is free of charge and remains open until 27 October 2026.
Register here: https://sciforum.net/registration/IOCRF2026/tickets
Contact
For any inquiries, please contact: iocrf2026@mdpi.com
We greatly appreciate your support of IOCRF 2026 and look forward to welcoming you online in November.

Ploiești, Romania
The Faculty of Economic Sciences at the Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiești, Romania, will host the 5th International Conference on Creativity and Innovation in Digital Economy (CIDE 2026) on November 5-6, 2026. This hybrid event will accommodate both onsite and online participation to foster a rich exchange of ideas and research findings. CIDE 2026 aims to provide an interdisciplinary forum for discussing pioneering research in development economics, with a focus on the transformative impacts of the digital economy. Topics will explore the future economic landscape, emphasizing open business models, innovative platforms, agile enterprises, and adaptive ecosystems.
Conference Objective
CIDE 2026 aims to provide an interdisciplinary forum for discussing pioneering research in development economics, with a focus on the transformative impacts of the digital economy. Topics will explore the future economic landscape, emphasizing open business models, innovative platforms, agile enterprises, and adaptive ecosystems.
Conference Chair
Prof. PhD Irina Radulescu, Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiești, Romania
Prof. PhD Mirela Panait, Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiești, Romania
Prof. PhD Catalin Popescu, Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiești, Romania
Prof. PhD Bogdan Tudorica, Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiești, Romania
Conference Panels
- Innovative Open Business Models and Platforms
- Co-Creation, Living Labs, and Innovation Ecosystems
- Challenges of Artificial Intelligence in Business
- New Pathways in Knowledge, Education, and Law
Participation and Venue
Participants can participate in two ways:
- Onsite at the Faculty of Economic Sciences, 39 București Street, Ploiesti, Romania
- Online through our digital platform
Publication Opportunities
Full-text papers presented at the conference will be considered for publication in several indexed journals, contingent upon compliance with journal requirements (including Proceedings MDPI, Journal of Risk and Financial Management etc.)
Conference Awards
Best Paper Award and Best Young Scientist Award
Number of winners: 2
Prizes: CHF 200 each
We encourage scholars, freelance researchers, and Ph.D. candidates to submit abstracts and participate in this vibrant academic exchange.
For further details and registration, please visit the remainder of the Conference' website: https://cide26.upg-elearning.ro or contact us at cide@upg-ploiesti.ro.
Welcome to CIDE 2026 – where creativity meets innovation in the digital age!

Baião, Portugal
RURDYNAMIX 2026 will take place on 27–29 November 2026 in Baião, Portugal.
The conference aims to provide an international and interdisciplinary forum bringing together researchers, academics, practitioners, policymakers, public authorities and other stakeholders to discuss contemporary transformations, challenges and opportunities affecting rural territories.
RURDYNAMIX 2026 seeks to foster scientific exchange and dialogue between research and practice, bringing together different disciplinary and geographical perspectives on rural development, territorial resilience, innovation, sustainability and the future of rural communities.
The conference welcomes oral and poster presentations addressing six main thematic areas:
- Society & Rural Communities—social change, education, health and well-being, rural youth, demographic change, local identities, social inclusion, territorial cohesion and community participation;
- Innovation & Rural Entrepreneurship—innovation ecosystems, digital transformation, circular economy and new rural business models;
- Territorial Planning & Landscape—spatial planning, land governance, biodiversity conservation and sustainable land management;
- Climate & Territorial Resilience—climate adaptation, risk management and resilience strategies for rural regions;
- Tourism & Territorial Promotion—sustainable tourism, cultural events and strategies for promoting rural territories;
- Security & Human Mobility—migration, geopolitics, cross-border dynamics and security challenges in rural areas.
Authors are invited to submit abstracts presenting original research, case studies, methodological approaches and applied experiences related to these themes.
RURDYNAMIX 2026 is organised by the University of Porto (FLUP/CEGOT) and the Rural Move Association, in partnership with the Municipality of Baião.
The conference is held under the High Patronage of the President of the Portuguese Republic, under the Auspices of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, and with the institutional support of the European Parliament.
Further information is available on the official conference website: