Conferences
Upcoming Journal Conferences (2)
Online
We are excited to announce the 1st International Online Conference on Veterinary Sciences—Veterinary Virology in the New Era: Comprehensive Research from Identification to Prevention (IOCVS2025), which will be held from 3 to 5 December 2025.
This conference offers a dynamic platform for experts, scholars, and professionals in the field of veterinary sciences to exchange ideas and share their latest research findings. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions and explore new advancements in veterinary science.
Conference Chairs:
Prof. Dr. Wentao Li, National Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, China
Dr. Ahmed Moustafa Mohamed Elsayed, Host Pathogen Interactions program, Disease Intervention and Prevention Program, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, USA
Topics of the Conference and Session Chairs:
A. The Identification and Detection of Novel Animal Viruses
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Leyi Wang, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, USA
B. The Development and Optimization of Animal Vaccines
Session Chairs:
Prof. Dr. Xing-Quan Zhu, College of Veterinary Medicine, Shanxi Agricultural University, China
Prof. Dr. Francis Eko, Department of Microbiology, Biochemistry and Immunology, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
Dr. Vasileios Papatsiros, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Thessaly, Trikalon, Greece
C. Veterinary Epidemiology
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Yingyu Chen, National Key Laboratory of Agricultural Microbiology,
College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, China
D. Antiviral Therapy
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Yongtao Li, Department of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Henan Agricultural University, China
E. Virology in One Health
Session Chair: Dr. El-Sayed Abdel-Whab, Institute of Molecular Virology and Cell Biology (IMVZ), Federal Research Institute for Animal Health, Germany
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 4th September 2025
Abstract Acceptance Notification Deadline: 24th September 2025
Registration Deadline: 28th November 2025
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1284?utm_source=journal&utm_medium=hp_announcement
To register for the event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCVS2025?section=&utm_source=journal&utm_medium=hp_announcement#registration
Please refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section for details regarding Abstract Submission and Publication Opportunities.
For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact iocvs2025@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 1st International Online Conference on Veterinary Sciences—Veterinary Virology in the New Era: Comprehensive Research from Identification to Prevention (IOCVS2025).
Online
We are pleased to announce the 2nd International Online Conference on Veterinary Sciences (IOCVS 2026), which will take place online from 7–9 September 2026.
Our goal is to provide an engaging platform that bridges research and practice, encourages collaboration across disciplines, and inspires innovative solutions to safeguard animal and human health alike. IOCVS 2026 returns with a sharpened focus on global health challenges at the human–animal–environment interface.
Conference Chair:
Prof. Dr. Patrick Butaye
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Belgium
Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, China
Topics of Interest:
S1. One Health Approaches to Emerging Zoonotic Threats.
S2. Surveillance and Epidemiological Modelling at the Human–Animal–Environment Interface.
S3. Antimicrobial Resistance and Food Safety: A One Health Perspective.
Guide for Authors
Please submit your abstract before 11 May 2026.
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1599
Registration for the event is FREE and open until 1 September 2026.
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCVS2026?section=#registration
For detailed guidelines on abstract submission and publication opportunities, please consult the “Instructions for Authors” section on the conference website.
Awards
Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award (Six Winners)
Each winner will receive a certificate and a prize of CHF 200.
Contact
For inquiries, please contact: iocvs2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at IOCVS2026!
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (2)
Barcelona, Spain
Dear colleagues,
Mark your calendars! We’re excited to invite you to Viruses 2026 – New Horizons in Virology, taking place from 11–13 March 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Organized by MDPI and the open-access journal Viruses, this in-person event continues the tradition of successful past conferences in Basel (2016), Barcelona (2018, 2020, 2024), and online (2022). We’re eager to reunite the global virology community for a vibrant exchange of ideas, discoveries, and collaborations.
Why You Should Join
Virology is more crucial than ever, with global implications for human, animal, and plant health. Viruses 2026 will feature a rich scientific program, including invited talks from leading experts and six key sessions:
- General Topics in Virology
- Antiviral Therapeutics, Vaccines, and Host Defenses
- Antiviral Innate Immunity
- Structure and Mechanisms of Virus Replication
- Virus-Host Interactions
- Viral Pathogenesis and Evolution
Abstract Submission Now Open!
Want to present your latest research? We're accepting submissions for short talks and poster presentations. All the info you need is available on our website – and yes, you're welcome to submit already! Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your work:
16 Leading Speakers
We’re thrilled to welcome distinguished invited speakers who are shaping virology across various fields. Check out our website for more details about the speakers, venue, and travel information. Start planning your participation today!
We look forward to welcoming you to Barcelona for an inspiring and engaging conference experience.
Sincerely,
Dr. Eric Freed and Dr. Albert Bosch
Viruses 2026 Chairs
Sent by the Viruses 2026 Conference Secretariat
viruses2026@mdpi.com
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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.
