From 9 to 10 July 2026, MDPI hosted the 2026 Toronto Summit, bringing together 40+ Editors-in-Chief, leading researchers, and members of the academic community for meaningful discussions, collaboration, and connection. Celebrating MDPI’s 30-year publishing journey, the Toronto Summit offered an opportunity to reflect on how scholarly publishing has evolved across Canada and the United States while exploring what lies ahead for open access. Through thought-provoking presenta

On 26 June 2026, MDPI hosted the MDPI Mexico City Editors Salon, marking the second Editors Salon held in a Spanish-speaking country and the first to take place in Spanish-speaking Latin America. The event welcomed more than 70 attendees, including Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Board Members, Section Board Members, Topical Advisory Panel Members, and Guest Editors representing more than 40 MDPI journals. Held at the NH Collection Mexico City Reforma, the salon provided an oppor

At the Université de Sherbrooke’s Longueuil Campus in Longueuil, Québec, Canada from June 17–19, researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals came together for eSim 2026, exchanging ideas and exploring the latest developments in building performance simulation. Centered on sustainability and climate resilience, the conference explored the latest advancements in building performance simulation and highlighted the growing role of these technologies in high-performance

This year marks the 30th anniversary of MDPI — three decades of supporting open access publishing and academic exchange across the global research community. Since 1996, MDPI has grown alongside researchers, authors, reviewers, editors, and academic partners who continue to shape and strengthen scholarly communication across disciplines. What began as a small initiative has evolved into an international publishing platform dedicated to making research more accessible, visible

We are pleased to announce that MDPI will be exhibiting at the 10th World Congress of Biomechanics 2026, taking place from 11 to 15 July 2026 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The 10th World Congress of Biomechanics is one of the premier global gatherings in the field of biomechanics, bringing together leading researchers, engineers, clinicians, and industry experts to share knowledge and explore the latest scientific and technological advances. With a diverse and forward-looking sci

The study of the humanities increasingly engages with questions that cross traditional boundaries, exploring connections between different fields and approaches. Recognizing the potential of such transdisciplinary engagement, MDPI will host a full-day workshop titled, “Crossing Boundaries: Transdisciplinarity in the Humanities,” to convene humanities scholars and researchers to discuss how collaboration across areas of study can open new directions for inquiry and foster fres