Conferences
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (3)
Online

Conference: The 3rd International Online Conference on Corrosion and Materials Degradation: In Memoriam of Prof. Dr. Digby Macdonald
Date: 30 June–2 July 2026, CEST, Online
Conference Website: https://sciforum.net/event/CMD2026
This conference is organized by the MDPI journal Corrosion and Materials Degradation (ISSN: 2624-5558; Impact Factor: 2.4; Cite Score: 5.2) and will take place virtually from 30 June to 2 July 2026 (Central European Summer Time).
Conference Chairs:
- Prof. Dr. Raman Singh, Monash University, Australia;
- Prof. Dr. David Bastidas, ROSEN, USA;
- Prof. Dr. Dominique Thierry, RISE Research Institutes, Sweden;
- Prof. Dr. Mirna Urquidi-Macdonald, Pennsylvania State University, USA.
Topics of Interest:
S1. Electrochemical Corrosion Mechanism at the Interface (Localized, Crevice, Advanced Characterization Techniques, EAC, Nanoscale);
S2. Corrosion of Steel in Concrete;
S3. Surface Treatments and Coatings for Corrosion Protection;
S4. Corrosion in New Materials (HEA, CCA, TWIP/TRIP, AM, PM);
S5. Corrosion in Biomedical Implants;
S6. Corrosion and Integrity Management in Energy Infrastructure;
S7. Discovery and Application of Corrosion Inhibitors;
S8. AI and ML Tools and Digital Twins for Corrosion Prediction.
Important Dates:
Deadline for abstract submission: 20 February 2026;
Abstract acceptance notification: 6 April 2026;
Early bird registration deadline: 11 March 2026;
Covering author registration deadline: 18 March 2026;
Registration deadline: 23 June 2026.
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please visit the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1383.
To register for the event, please visit the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/CMD2026?section=#registration.
For more information, you may refer to the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/CMD2026.
For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact cmd2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 3rd International Online Conference on Corrosion and Materials Degradation.

Online
We cordially invite you to attend the following event organized by the MDPI journal Coatings (ISSN: 2079-6412, Impact Factor 2.8). The conference will take place online on 29–31 March 2027, CEST.
Conference Chair
Dr. Emerson Coy, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland
Topics of Interest
S1. Plasma and Laser Coatings, Surfaces, and Interfaces
S2. Diamond-like Carbon and AI in Coatings
S3. Coatings and Thin Film Deposition
S4. Corrosion, Erosion and the Tribological and Mechanical Aspects of Coatings
S5. Ceramic Coatings
S6. Protective Coatings in Cultural Heritage, Conservation and Preservation
S7. The Biomedical Application of Coatings
S8. Functional Polymer Coatings and Films
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 30 November 2026.
Notification of acceptance: 30 December 2026.
Deadline for registration: 23 March 2027.
Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award
Six winners will be selected for the above awards.
For the Best Oral Presentation Award, the winners will receive a certificate and CHF 400 each;
For the Best Poster Award, the winners will receive a certificate and CHF 200 each.
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1686
To register for the event, please click the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/CIC2027?section=#registration
For details regarding Abstract Submission, Poster and Slide Submission, and Publication Opportunities, please refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section on the following website:
https://sciforum.net/event/CIC2027?section=#instructions
For any enquiries regarding this event, please contact us at cic2027@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at CIC 2027.

Online
We would like to invite you to attend this event organized by MDPI Journal of Functional Biomaterials (ISSN: 2079-4983, Impact Factor: 5.2), which will take place on 8–10 July 2026, CEST, online.
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Pankaj Vadgama, School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK.
Topics of Interest
S1. Dental Biomaterials;
S2. Bone Biomaterials;
S3. Antibacterial Biomaterials and Surfaces;
S4. Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine;
S5. Biomaterials for Drug Delivery and Therapy;
S6. Biomaterials and Implantable Devices for Healthcare;
S7. Bioprinting and Bio-Fabrication;
S8. Reactive/Smart Biomaterials.
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 27 February 2026
Notification of acceptance: 27 March 2026
Deadline for early bird registration: 8 April 2026
Deadline for covering author registration: 1 April 2026
Registration deadline: 2 July 2026
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1511
To register for this event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCFB2026?section=#registration
For details regarding abstract submission, poster and slide submission, and publication opportunities, please refer to the “Instructions for Authors” Section: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCFB2026?section=#instructions.
For any enquiries regarding this event, please contact iocfb2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2nd International Online Conference on Functional Biomaterials.
Upcoming Partner Conferences (1)

Topi, Pakistan
Conference Overview
The 4th International Conference on Modern Technologies in Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MTME-2026) will be held on 8–9 April 2026 at GIK Institute, Topi, Pakistan.
MTME-2026 aims to bring together leading academics, researchers, and industry professionals from the fields of Mechanical, Materials, and Chemical Sciences and Engineering on a shared platform. The conference serves as a forum for presenting and discussing innovative research, emerging technologies, and modern engineering solutions addressing current and future industrial and societal challenges.
MTME-2026 encourages participation from researchers, engineers, scientists, industry practitioners, and students worldwide, fostering collaboration between academia and industry and supporting the development of modern technologies and the translation into practical applications.
Conference Themes
To reflect the interdisciplinary scope and modern focus of the conference, submissions are invited that cover (but not limited to) the following core research areas:
- Design and Manufacturing
- Thermo-Fluids
- Robotics, Autonomous Systems, and Intelligent Systems
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Chemical Processes
- Environment and Sustainability
Submission Deadline: 12th February 2026.
Authors are requested to prepare their full-length papers in accordance with the prescribed template available in the author instructions (Instructions).
All submissions must be submitted by email to the following address:
Email: mtme@giki.edu.pk
For further information, please visit our website: