Conferences
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: 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§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)
Pozega, Croatia
Dear Researchers,
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 10th International Conference Vallis Aurea: Economics and Tourism, taking place on 17–18 September 2026 in a hybrid format (Faculty of Tourism and Rural Development in Požega, Croatia and online).
All details of the event and the official invitation can be found on the conference’s website:
https://hrcak.srce.hr/omp/index.php/ftrr.
The Vallis Aurea Conference explores a broad range of contemporary themes in sustainable tourism, hospitality, and rural development. This year’s edition focuses on key challenges and opportunities related to the green transition, circular economy, digital and smart technologies, artificial intelligence, cultural and creative industries, innovative tourism products, education, governance, and community engagement.
Participation, presentation, and publication are free of charge, and attendees may join either in person or online. We are also pleased to announce that MDPI joins the conference as an international publishing partner.
Topics and Scope
We welcome contributions in the fields of tourism, hospitality, economics, and rural development, including, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Green transition and competitiveness of tourism and rural economies.
- Circular economy models in tourism, hospitality and rural development.
- Sustainable entrepreneurship and local value chains.
- Digital marketing strategies for smart destinations.
- Smart tourism technologies and digital visitor experience.
- AI, big data and predictive analytics for destination management.
- Innovation in rural and agro-tourism products.
- Climate resilience and adaptation strategies in tourism.
- Cultural heritage and creative industries as economic drivers.
- Creative and specific forms of tourism (cultural, health, wine, Eco, etc.).
- Governance and policy models for sustainable destinations.
- Curricula development for sustainable tourism education.
- Public–private partnerships in tourism and rural development.
- IoT applications for hospitality and tourism infrastructure.
- Virtual and augmented reality for heritage, education and promotion.
- Innovation in sustainable travel and visitor mobility.
- Tourism’s role in demographic and social sustainability of rural areas.
- Food, gastronomy and local sourcing for destination development.
- Education, skills and workforce development for sustainable economies.
- Community engagement and inclusive destination governance.
Important Dates
- Paper Submission Deadline: 10 April 2026
- Notification of Reviews: 15 May 2026
- Final Acceptance Notification: 10 June 2026
- Conference Dates: 17–18 September 2026
Guide for Authors
To submit your paper, please visit
https://hrcak.srce.hr/omp/index.php/ftrr/autg
Information about the Conference Committee can be viewed here:
https://hrcak.srce.hr/omp/index.php/ftrr/commitess
Publication Opportunities and Awards
All accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings.
The five best conference papers will be granted free publication in an extended form in the Tourism and Hospitality journal (MDPI), within the Special Issue
“Sustainable, Smart and Inclusive Perspectives in Tourism and Hospitality” (Q2, indexed in Scopus).
In addition, this conference will feature a Best Paper Award, including a financial prize for the most outstanding scientific contribution.
We look forward to your participation.
