Conferences
Upcoming Journal Conferences (1)

CEST, Online
We would like to invite you to attend a virtual event organized by the MDPI journal Recycling (ISSN: 2313-4321; Impact Factor: 4.6), taking place on 7–8 September 2026, CEST.
Registration is open until the 1st September. You can secure your place at the event and join us for FREE by clicking here.
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Michele John, Sustainable Engineering Group, Curtin University, Australia.
The Topics of Interest
S1. Advances in Recycling Technologies
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Huijuan Dong, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China.
S2. Circular Economy and Policy Innovations towards Improved Resource Recovery
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Eric Van Hullebusch, Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, France.
S3. Plastic and Composite Waste Recycling
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Francesco Paolo La Mantia, University of Palermo, Italy.
Session Chair: Assoc. Prof. Rossella Arrigo, Politecnico di Torino, Italy.
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Paschalis Alexandridis, University at Buffalo, USA.
S4. Metal, Battery, and E-Waste Recycling
Session Chair: Assoc. Prof. Ana Paula Paiva, University of Lisbon, Portugal.
Session Chair: Assoc. Prof. Helena M.V.M. Soares, University of Porto, Portugal.
S5. Challenges and Opportunities in Construction and Demolition Waste
Session Chair: Dr. Reyes Garcia, University of Warwick, UK.
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact: iocre2026@mdpi.com
We look forward to seeing you at IOCRe 2026!
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (1)

Hong Kong, China
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, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, 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;
S11. Inclusive Strategies for Water Quality Improvement, Ecological Restoration and Water Resource Management.
Important dates:
Abstract submission deadline: 29 May 2026;
Abstract acceptance notification: 16 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§ion=#instructions.
For any enquiries regarding this event, please contact: wsf12@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 12th World Sustainability Forum.
Upcoming Partner Conferences (1)

London, UK
The 2026 ISWA World Congress, hosted by CIWM in partnership with ISWA, is the flagship event for the global waste and resource management sector. Taking place from 9 to 11 November 2026 at London’s iconic QEII Centre, it brings together leaders from across the world to unite around a shared ambition: to move the world beyond waste.
This is your moment to create a legacy.
Returning to the UK for the first time in over 30 years, this historic homecoming will welcome thousands of professionals from across the waste management, resource recovery and circular economy sectors. The Congress uniquely brings together practitioners, policymakers, researchers and academics to connect, collaborate and drive progress.
London is not just our location. It is our statement. A global hub where environmental leadership meets technological innovation. Discover a city whose diversity mirrors our own, rich in heritage, and the spirit of a nation ready to lead.
Join us in showcasing global best practice and highlighting the critical role of effective systems in protecting health, the environment and economies. Through an ambitious scientific and technical programme, real-world insights and international collaboration, this is where bold ideas meet global solutions, building the lasting legacy our planet demands.
Book tickets:
https://www.iswa2026.org/tickets?utm_source=Recycling+Journal&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=iswa_2026.