Conferences

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&section=#instructions.

For any enquiries regarding this event, please contact: wsf12@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the 12th World Sustainability Forum.

https://sciforum.net/event/WSF-12

We cordially invite you to attend this event organized by MDPI’s Biology (ISSN: 2079-7737, impact factor: 3.5, and CiteScore: 7.4). It will take place virtually on 10–12 February 2026, online.

Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Andrés Moya
Integrative Systems Biology Institute, University of Valencia and CSIC, Valencia, Spain
Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of the Valencian Community (FISABIO), Valencia, Spain
CIBER in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBEResp), Madrid, Spain

Topics of Interest

S1. Evolutionary Biology.
S2. Ecology.
S3. Conservation Biology.
S4. Infection Biology.
S5. Zoology.
S6. Marine Biology.
S7. Plant Biology.

Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 31 October 2025.
Notification of acceptance: 1 December 2025.
Deadline for registration: 5 February 2026.

Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1357.

To register for the event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCBi2026?section=#registration.

Note: We only accept abstracts for this conference. To publish a conference proceedings paper for free and submit a full manuscript to Biology (ISSN: 2079-7737, impact factor: 3.5, and CiteScore: 7.4), please refer to the “Publication Opportunities” section.

Best Presentation Award and Best Poster Award
There will be six winners selected for these awards. The winners will each receive a certificate and CHF 200.

For any enquiries regarding this event, please contact iocbi2026@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the 1st International Online Conference on Biology.

https://sciforum.net/event/IOCBi2026

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 2–4 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 December 2025
Notification of acceptance: 20 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.

https://sciforum.net/event/IOCE2026

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

https://sciforum.net/event/IOCEA2026

We invite you to attend this event organized by MDPI journal Fishes (ISSN: 2410-3888; Impact Factor: 2.4). It will take place virtually on 5–6 November 2026, CET.

Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Maria Angeles Esteban, Department of Cell Biology and Histology, University of Murcia, Spain

The Topics of Interest
Session 1: Climate Change Impact and Marine Pollution
Session 2: Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Innovations: Combating Overfishing and Advancing Aquatic Health
Session 3: Genetics and Genomics
Session 4: Behavioral Ecology of Aquatic Animals: Implications for Habitat Conservation and Ecosystem Services
Session 5: Biodiversity Protection: Conservation of Endangered Species and Control of Invasive Species

Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: 10 June 2026
Abstract Acceptance Notification: 5 August 2026
Registration Deadline: 2 November 2026

Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1239
To register for the free event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCF2026?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/IOCF2026?section=#instructions

Publication Opportunities
Participants in this conference are invited to submit a full manuscript to the conference’s Special Issue in journal Fishes (ISSN: 2410–3888; Impact Factor: 2.4), with a 20% discount on the publication fee. All accepted abstracts will be published in the conference report of IOCF2026 in Biology and Life Sciences Forum (ISSN: 2673–9976); if you wish to publish an extended proceeding paper (4–8 pages), please submit it to the same journal after the conference.

For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact iocf2026@mdpi.com

We look forward to seeing you at the 1^st International Online Conference on Fishes.

https://sciforum.net/event/IOCF2026

We are excited to announce the 1st International Online Conference on Zoological and Botanical Gardens (IOCZBG2026), chaired by Prof. Dr. Kevin Cianfaglione (Faculté de Gestion, Economie et Science (FGES), Université Catholique de Lille, Lille, France), which will take place virtually from 2 to 4 December 2026.

We welcome researchers from academic institutions and professionals in the zoological, botanical gardens, or adjacent industries to attend IOCZBG2026 and share their novel findings, scientific ideas, and practical research.

Topics are categorised into six sessions:
S1. Zoo Animals Welfare;
S2. Zoo Animals Behaviour;
S3. Zoo Animals Health;
S4. Biodiversity Conservation at Botanical Gardens;
S5. Collections in Botanical Gardens, Arboretum and Museums;
S6. Botanical Gardens Sustainability.

Important Dates:
Deadline for abstract submission: 4 August 2026;
Notification of acceptance: 1 September 2026;
Registration deadline: 27 November 2026.

Information for Authors:
Please submit your abstract at the following webpage:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1645.

Please register for this event at https://sciforum.net/event/IOCZBG2026?section=#registration.

Please refer to https://sciforum.net/event/IOCZBG2026 for further information.

For any enquiries regarding this event, please contact us at ioczbg2026@mdpi.com.

We look forward to seeing you at the 1st International Online Conference on Zoological and Botanical Gardens.

https://sciforum.net/event/IOCZBG2026