Conferences

We would like to invite you to attend the 12th World Sustainability Forum, organized by MDPI’s Sustainability journal (ISSN: 2071-1050, IF 3.3), which will take place from 21 to 24 August 2026, in Hong Kong, China.

Conference Chair:

• Prof. Dr. Vivien Lu, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.
• Prof. Dr. Weiqi Zhou, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
• Prof. Dr. Mark A. Bonn Florida State University, Tallahassee, USA.

Honorary Chair:

• Prof. Dr. Max Bergman, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.

Topics of interest:
S1. Emerging Technologies and Integrated Solutions for Sustainable, Resilient Cities and Planet;
S2. Resilient Urban Energy Infrastructure;
S3. Sustainability Education and Innovative Approaches;
S4. Climate Change and Socio-Ecological Systems;
S5. Sustainable Urban Landscapes and Low-Carbon Mobility;
S6. Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency;
S7. Renewable Energy and Smart Grids;
S8. Policy Frameworks for Equitable Green Transitions;
S9. Sustainable Economic Models and Green Finance;
S10. Tourism, Culture, Heritage and Hospitality: Global Strategies for a Sustainable Future.

Important dates:
Abstract submission deadline: 1 May 2026;
Abstract acceptance notification: 1 June 2026.

Guide for authors:
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1460.

To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/WSF-12?section=#registration

For details regarding the submission of abstracts, posters, and slides and publication opportunities, you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section: https://sciforum.net/event/WSF-12?subscribe&section=#instructions.

For any enquiries regarding this event, please contact: wsf12@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the 12th World Sustainability Forum.

https://sciforum.net/event/WSF-12

SUM 2026—9th Multidisciplinary Symposium on Circular Economy and Urban Mining will be held from 20 to 22 May 2026 on the island of Procida (Naples, Italy).

Organized by IRACE—International Research Association on Circular Economy, the conference will bring together leading international experts, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers—representing diverse disciplinary backgrounds—to explore the latest advancements and key challenges regarding the circular economy, sustainable resource management, and urban mining.

The symposium will foster open dialogue and multidisciplinary collaboration to address the increasing complexity of circular economy issues and the urgent need for integrated, cross-sectoral solutions.

The program will include parallel tracks of oral sessions, workshops, poster presentations and many other engaging activities.

The Call for Papers is open for submitting contributions for oral presentations, posters or workshops on the symposium topics.

All authors interested in presenting their research at SUM 2026 are invited to submit their proposal following the instructions available at https://www.sumsymposium.it/en/speakers-area

Submission Deadline: 16 February 2026

For more information, please visit the official website at www.sumsymposium.it or contact the Organising Secretariat at info@sumsymposium.it

Latest news and updates are available via official social media platforms: Facebook; LinkedIn

https://www.sumsymposium.it/