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Barcelona, Spain
We are excited to announce the 11th World Sustainability Forum (WSF 2025), organized by MDPI’s journal Sustainability (ISSN: 2071-1050, IF: 3.3), which will take place on October 2–3, 2025, in Barcelona, Spain. This year’s theme, Sustainable and Resilient Cities, aims to promote insightful discussions on urban resilience, renewable energy, and smart city innovations.
As a leading platform for sustainability-focused academic exchange, this forum will bring together global thought leaders, researchers, and innovators to share groundbreaking research and creative solutions, inspiring collective action toward a sustainable future.
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Irene Petrosillo, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy
Prof. Dr. Manuel Pedro Rodríguez Bolívar, Department of Accounting and Finance, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
The main topics of the conference include:
S1. Emerging technology implementation for sustainable and resilient cities and communities;
S2. Sustainable reporting and communication in the private and public sector;
S3. Climate change and socio-ecological systems;
S4. Sustainable urban landscape;
S5. Circular economy;
S6. Renewable energy.
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 18 June 2025
Notification of Acceptance: 18 July 2025
Early Bird Registration Deadline: 7 August 2025
Covering Author Registration Deadline: 7 August 2025
Registration Deadline: 18th September 2025
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1299
To register for the event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/WSF-11?section=#registration
Refer to the "Instructions for Authors" section for details regarding abstract submission and publication opportunities.
We are also excited to share an important update regarding the World Sustainability Awards and the Emerging Sustainability Leader Award. A total of USD 120’000 in cash prizes will be awarded to the winners. The nomination process for the 2025 edition will open on Friday, 10 January 2025, and close on Monday, 31 March 2025. Please mark this on your calendars and be ready to submit your nominations at https://mdpi-foundation.org/awards.
For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact wsf11@mdpi.com.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and welcoming you to Barcelona!
Online
MDPI is excited to announce a special webinar in celebration of the International Day of Non-Violence on 2 October 2025. This important event aims to promote the principles of non-violence as articulated by Mahatma Gandhi, and to encourage global dialogue on building peaceful societies, fostering conflict resolution, and highlighting the role of civil resistance in achieving social change. The theme of the webinar will focus on exploring the role of non-violence in creating a just, peaceful, and equitable world.
Date: 2 October at 2:00 p.m. CEST | 8:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 881 1335 9009
Register now for free!
Program:
| Speaker | Presentation Title | Time in CEST | Time in CST (Asia) |
| Dr. Marty Branagan | Nonviolence and Revolution | 2:00–2:20 p.m. | 8:00–8:20 p.m. |
| Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Palaver | Why Active Nonviolence Differs from Non-Resistance: What Christians Learned from Gandhi | 2:20–2:40 p.m. | 8:20–8:40 p.m. |
| Prof. Dr. Dale T. Snauwaert | Nonviolence and Resistance to Injustice | 2:40–3:00 p.m. | 8:40–9:00 p.m. |
| Dr. Mohamed Behnassi | Sustainability and Human Security: Preventing Violence in the Face of Climate Challenges | 3:00–3:20 p.m. | 9:00–9:20 p.m. |
| Dr. Marwan Darweish | Unarmed Civilian Protection in a Colonial Context—the Case of Masafer Yatta, Palestine | 3:20–3:40 p.m. | 9:20–9:40 p.m. |
| Q&A Session | 3:40–3:55 p.m. | 9:40–9:55 p.m. | |
| Webinar Closing | 3:55–4:00 p.m. | 9:55–10:00 p.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic and institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch.
Webinar Chairs and Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Marty Branagan, Associate Professor in Peace Studies, University of New England, Australia;
- Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Palaver, Department of Systematic Theology, University of Innsbruck, Austria;
- Prof. Dr. Dale T. Snauwaert, Department of Systematic Theology, University of Innsbruck, Austria;
- Dr. Mohamed Behnassi, Senior Environmentalist Expert, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) and Founding Director of the Center for Environment, Human Security and Governance (CERES);
- Dr. Marwan Darweish, Associate Professor in Peace Studies at the Centre for Peace and Security, Coventry University, UK.
Online
Dear researchers,
We are pleased to announce that the 6th International Electronic Conference on Foods (Foods 2025) is calling for abstracts. This conference is organized by MDPI Foods (ISSN: 2304-8158, Impact Factor: 4.7) and will take place online on 28–30 October 2025.
Foods 2025 aims to foster collaboration and inspire breakthroughs to enhance food quality, safety, security, and sustainability. Furthermore, personalized foods or foods as medicine will drive future innovations. We look forward to seeing the wealth of expertise and innovation that participants will bring to this event.
The Topics of Interest
- Innovation in food technology and engineering;
- Optimizing the nutritional and functional attributes of foods;
- Food quality and safety;
- Food microbiology;
- Chemistry and physicochemical properties of foods;
- Sustainable food security and food systems;
- Food biotechnology;
- Foods as medicine.
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1338.
To register for this event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/Foods2025?section=#registration.
For more information, you may refer to https://sciforum.net/event/Foods2025.
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 18 June 2025
Notification of acceptance: 8 August 2025
Registration deadline: 22 October 2025
Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award
There will be 6 winners in total selected for the two types of award. The winners will receive a certificate and CHF 200 each.
We look forward to receiving your contribution to Foods 2025.
Kind regards,
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Arun K. Bhunia
Molecular Food Microbiology Laboratory, Department of Food Science, Purdue University, USA
Foods 2025 Organizing Team
foods2025@mdpi.com
Online
We would like to invite you to attend the 1st International Online Conference on Environments organized by MDPI’s journal Environments (ISSN: 2076-3298, Impact Factor: 3.7), which will take place online on 2–3 March 2026.
Conference Chairs
Prof. Dr. Sergio Ulgiati
Department of Science and Technology, Parthenope University of Napoli, Napoli, Italy;
School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
The Topics of Interest
S1. Environmental Assessment Methods and Management Technologies
S2. Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment
S3. Terrestrial and Marine Biodiversity and Habitat Loss Prevention
S4. Urban Systems and Ecosystems: Dynamics and Functioning
S5. Shared Responsibility in Resource Use and Impact Generation
S6. Ecological, Environmental and Circular Economics
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 10 November 2025
Notification of acceptance: 10 December 2025
Registration deadline: 25 February 2026
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1375
To register for this event, please visit the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCE2026?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/IOCE2026?section=#instructions
For any inquiries regarding this event, please contact ioce2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 1st International Online Conference on Environments.
Online
We are delighted to announce the 4th International Online Conference on Animals (IOCAN2026), organized by MDPI's open access journal Animals (ISSN: 2076-2615; Impact Factor: 2.7). This year's conference will be held online from 17 to 19 March 2026.
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Clive J. C. Phillips, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonia;
Prof. Dr. Colin G. Scanes, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, USA;
Prof. Dr. Michael Hässig, University of Zürich, Switzerland.
Topics of Interest:
- Sustainable Animal Welfare, Ethics and Human – Animal Interactions;
- One Health: Improve Disease Manifestation and Management in Animals, Humans, and the Environment;
- Sustainable Animal Nutrition;
- Animal Genetics and Genomics;
- Environmental Challenges to Animals and Precision Livestock Farming;
- Animal Physiology, Reproduction, and Sustainable Animal Production;
- Aquatic Animals.
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 6 November 2025
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 4 December 2025
Registration Deadline: 13 March 2026
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please follow this link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1472
To register for this event, please follow this link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCAN2026?section=#registration
For details regarding the submission of abstracts, posters and slides, please refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCAN2026?section=#instructions
For publication opportunities, please follow this link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCAN2026?section=#Publication_Opportunity
For any enquiries regarding this event, please contact iocan2026@mdpi.com
We look forward to seeing you at the 4th International Online Conference on Animals.
Online
We cordially invite you to attend this event organized by MDPI Inventions (ISSN: 2411-5134). It will take place virtually on 25–26 June 2026, CEST.
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Eugen Rusu
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University Dunarea de Jos of Galati, Romania
The Topics of Interest
S1. Energy transition, decarbonization, and environmental policy
S2. Advanced sustainable energy conversion systems
S3. Energy system analysis and modelling
S4. Advances and challenges in extracting offshore energy
S5. Hydrogen and other strategies to decarbonize energy systems
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 27 February 2026
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 27 March 2026
Free Registration Deadline: 22 June 2026
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1468
To register for the event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCIV2026?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/IOCIV2026?section=#instructions
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact iociv2026@mdpi.com
We look forward to seeing you at the 1st International Online Conference on Inventions—Energy Security and Sustainable Development.
Online
Dear researchers,
We are pleased to announce that The 1st International Online Conference on Sustainable Construction: Globalize, Organize, Build, Unite, Innovate, Lead, Develop (GO BUILD 2026) is calling for abstracts. This conference is organized by the MDPI Sustainability (ISSN: 2071-1050, Impact Factor: 3.3) and MDPI Designs (ISSN: 2411-9660, CiteScore: 4.8), co-organized by Deakin University and Adelaide University, will take place online on 18–20 November 2026.
GO BUILD 2026 unites researchers, educators, students, industry professionals, and policymakers to highlight the vital role of sustainable building in achieving global sustainability goals. Focusing on innovation, collaboration, leadership, and education, the conference showcases cutting-edge solutions and strategies to create resilient, inclusive, and future-ready built environments, driving transformative progress in sustainable construction worldwide.
Topics of Interest
- G – Global: Sustainable Development in the Global South: Challenges and Opportunities
- O – Organize: Workforce Development and Skills in the Construction Sector
- B – Build: Sustainable Building Practices
- U – Unit: Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Management
- I – Innovate: Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Construction
- L – Lead: Building Regulations versus Technology Innovations
- D – Develop: Innovation and Lifelong Learning in Built Environment Education
- Cross-Cutting Theme: Building Science and Performance Innovations
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1495
To register for this event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/GOBUILD2026?section=#registration
For more information, please visit: https://sciforum.net/event/GOBUILD2026
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 18 June 2026
Notification of acceptance: 19 August 2026
Early Bird Registration deadline: 22 August 2026
Registration deadline: 13 November 2026
Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award
A total of 4 winners will be selected for the two award types. Each winner will receive a certificate and CHF 200.
We look forward to receiving your contribution to GO BUILD 2026.
Kind regards,
Conference Chairs
Dr. Igor Martek, School of Architecture and Built Environment, Deakin University, Australia
Dr. Mehdi Amirkhani, UniSA Online, Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Adelaide University, Australia
GO BUILD 2026 Organizing Team
gobuild2026@mdpi.com
Upcoming Partner Conferences (2)
Hong Kong, China
Despite accelerating global urbanization, nearly half of the world’s population still resides in rural regions. Urban–rural integration (URI) is increasingly recognized as essential not only for securing resources such as food, water, and energy, but also for ensuring sustainable development including social equity and climate resilience. For Hong Kong, as part of the Greater Bay Area, URI has become a strategic priority. Rural areas like the New Territories offer valuable opportunities for ecological conservation, community regeneration, and spatial innovation.
This symposium contextualizes urban–rural integration through the lens of co-vision, co-create, and co-operate, exploring how inclusive governance and collaborative planning can shape resilient futures. It will examine how planning and positioning strategies, participatory practices, and the adaptive reuse of rural assets can unlock potential at the urban–rural interface. By highlighting cultural landscapes and heritage conservation, the symposium will also consider the evolving identity of rural territories under global pressures and urban expansion.
Bringing together academics, practitioners, and public stakeholders, the symposium creates a platform for interdisciplinary exchange and international collaboration. Through theoretical dialogue and real-world case studies from Hong Kong, mainland China and beyond, participants will address pressing urban–rural challenges and opportunities, while laying the foundation for pilot initiatives and long-term partnerships. Ultimately, the event aims to position its organizers and partners as regional and global leaders in advancing rural revitalization and sustainable urban–rural integration.
Jouy-Josas, Paris, France
The "International Workshop on Advances in Cleaner Production" is a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary forum designed to facilitate the exchange of information and research findings related to technologies, concepts, and policies rooted in the principles of Cleaner Production. The workshop aims to support the transition toward a more sustainable society.
Cleaner Production is a comprehensive concept that extends well beyond traditional pollution control. It includes the research and development of innovative processes, materials, and products for the efficient use of resources and energy.
Prevention must be the primary approach of governments and corporations in the pursuit of sustainable development. To achieve this, it is essential to implement environmentally friendly strategies that are economically viable, ensuring the robustness of products and services.
The adoption of Cleaner Production practices by governments, companies, and universities is steadily increasing, supported by technical assistance and training programs. However, it is important to emphasize that these initiatives—no matter how widespread the implementation—do not, on their own, guarantee the achievement of sustainable development. There is still a lack of crucial scientific knowledge and a well-established engineering framework specifically geared toward sustainable development.
Objectives: The "14th International Workshop on Advances in Cleaner Production" will be held from October 13 to 16, 2025, and serves as an international forum dedicated to advancing knowledge and collaboration in the field of Cleaner Production. The workshop aims to promote the following:
- Exchange of academic information across disciplines;
- Presentation of recent achievements;
- Discussion of shared challenges and their possible solutions;
- Connection between academic knowledge and corporate experience;
- In-depth dialogue around event’s theme: “Pathways for Aligning Cleaner Production with Planetary Boundaries: Green Innovation, Decarbonization and Circularity in Action”.
https://www.advancesincleanerproduction.net/14th/site/index.html
