Conferences
Upcoming Journal Conferences (1)
Online
Dear Researchers,
We are pleased to announce the 1st International Online Conference on Urban Sciences (IOCUS 2026). This conference is organized by the open access MDPI journal Urban Science (ISSN: 2413-8851; IF: 2.1) and will take place online on 20–22 May 2026. Participation in this conference is free of charge.
IOCUS 2026 offers a platform for scholars, researchers, and experts in the field of urban science to come together, exchange ideas, and showcase cutting-edge research. The conference will cover a wide range of topics in urban science, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Urban Planning and Design;
- Urban Environments and Sustainability;
- Urban Economies and Resource Management;
- Urban Mobility and Transportation;
- Urban Resilience and Adaptation;
- Urbanization and Social Development.
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 15th February 2026
Abstract acceptance notification: 15th March 2026
Registration deadline: 18th May 2026
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1369
To register for the event, please click the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCUS2026?subscribe§ion=#registration
Note: Only abstracts can be accepted for this conference. To publish a conference proceedings paper free of charge or submit a full manuscript to Urban Science (ISSN: 2413-8851; IF: 2.1), please refer to the “Publication Opportunities” section of the journal’s website.
Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award
Number of Awards Available: 4
The winners of the above awards will each receive a certificate and 200 CHF. In addition, they will also be granted the opportunity to publish one research article or review free of charge in Urban Science.
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact iocus2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 1st International Online Conference on Urban Sciences.
Kind regards,
Conference Chairs
Prof. Dr. Luis Hernández-Callejo
Prof. Dr. Peter Newman
Prof. Dr. Francesco Aletta
Prof. Dr. Jianming Cai
Dr. Jieling Xiao
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (2)
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, 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§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.
Online
We cordially invite you to attend the 1st International Online Conference on Earth Science organized by MDPI’s Earth (ISSN: 2673-4834, IF: 3.4), and co-organized by Climate (ISSN: 22225-1154, IF: 3.2), Conservation (ISSN: 2673-7159, IF: 1.9), Geographies (ISSN: 2673-7086, IF: 1.7), GeoHazards (ISSN: 2624-795X, IF: 1.6), Geosciences (ISSN: 2076-3263, IF: 2.1), Hydrology (ISSN: 2306-5338, IF: 3.2), Oceans (ISSN: 2673-1924, IF: 1.6), and Resources (ISSN: 2079-9276, IF: 3.2), which will be held online from 2 to 4 September 2026, CEST.
Conference Chairs
Prof. Dr. Charles Jones, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA;
Prof. Dr. Hossein Bonakdari, University of Ottawa, Canada;
Prof. Dr. Riccardo Buccolieri, University of Salento, Italy.
Topics of Interest:
S1. AI and Big Data in Earth Science;
S2. Coastal & Ocean Systems: Ecology, Resources & Conservation;
S3. Climate Dynamics, Variability and Change;
S4. Water in a Changing World: Hydrology, Hydro-AI & Resources;
S5. Natural Hazards and Risk;
S6. Landscapes, Geoheritage & Human Interactions;
S7. Air Quality and Climate Pollutants;
S8. Geothermal & Geo-Resources for the Energy Transition.
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 4 May 2026
Notification of acceptance: 5 June 2026
Deadline for Registration: 27 August 2026
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1600
To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCEA2026?section=#registration
For details regarding Abstract Submission, Poster and Slide Submission, and Publication Opportunities, you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section at the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCEA2026?section=#instructions
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact: iocea2026@mdpi.com
We look forward to seeing you at the 1st International Online Conference on Earth Science.Upcoming Partner Conferences (1)
Online
We would like to invite you to attend the Ⅰ International Workshop on Inland Tourism organized by the Faculty of Social and Legal Sciences, University of Jaén and Instituto de Estudios Gienneses. The workshop will focus on inland tourism and will cover a wide range of topics. The authors of the best presentations will be invited to submit their manuscripts to the related SI
(Urban Science (JCR—Q1)—Special Issue: Urban Tourism and Hospitality Management—https://www.mdpi.com/journal/urbansci/special_issues/PXAV3V7363).
Topics of interest:
Special Interest Tourism
Rural Tourism
Tourism and Gastronomy
Urban Tourism
Areas at Risk of Social Exclusion and Tourism
Inland Tourism
Sport Tourism
Tourism and Entrepreneurship
Tourism and New Technologies
Methods of Tourism Analysis
For more information about the workshop, please visit the following website:
https://facsoc.ujaen.es/i-international-workshop-inland-tourism
