MDPI will be attending the 36th Annual POMS Conference held in Reno, USA, from 7 to 11 May 2026. The Production and Operations Management Society (POMS) is an international professional organization representing the interests of POM professionals from around the world. POM society and POM journal were founded by Prof. Kalyan Singhal, Merrick School of Business, University of Baltimore. The 36th Annual POMS Conference is to provide a platform for sharing research and building

MDPI will be attending the Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics 2026, which will be held from 17 to 21 May 2026, in Charlotte, USA. With comprehensive, peer-reviewed technical sessions and market-focused programming, CLEO is the world’s premier international forum to learn about innovative advances, research and new technologies from the laser science industry. From quantum computing to advanced imaging technologies used to search for new life and planets in the galaxy, CL

Robert (Bob) Vrooman, taking charge of the Philadelphia office as Head of Business Development, will lead the support of US-based researchers, with the office serving as a base for partnerships, editorial operations, and academic engagement. Prior to joining MDPI, Bob managed editorial and acquisition operations at Sage Publications. His time there has shaped his focus on building relationships with societies working across commercial and editorial operations. Drawing on his

MDPI is pleased to announce a new partnership with Fast-Track Health to launch the Journal of Fast-Track Health, a peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to advancing solutions to today’s most pressing global health challenges. Led by Dr. José M. Zuniga as Founding Editor-in-Chief, alongside Giselle Sebag, MPH, LEED AP ND and an international editorial team, the journal will emphasize implementation-focused, interdisciplinary scholarship aligned with the health-related

As the academic publishing landscape continues to evolve, researchers are navigating not only the demands of rigorous scholarship, but also the growing influence of artificial intelligence and increasing expectations around publication ethics. MDPI’s Academic Publishing Workshop “Academic Publishing at a Crossroads: AI and Ethics” at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia on 29 April 2026 will bring these topics into focus through a practical, in-person session developed

Breakthroughs in cancer immunology and immunotherapy don’t happen in isolation—they happen through conversation, collaboration, and the passion of the experts defining the future of care. To inspire this exchange, MDPI will host a full-day subject workshop titled “Cutting-Edge Advances in Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy: From Basic Science to Clinical Impact,” bringing together researchers, scholars, and oncology professionals to explore where the field is heading next an

On 27 February 2026, MDPI hosted the MDPI Philadelphia Editors Salon, the first North American MDPI Salon of 2026, bringing together 50+ editors, researchers, and academics to participate in important discussions that are paramount to the collaborative growth between MDPI and those who publish with us, while also celebrating the opening of MDPI’s new Philadelphia office. This growth consists of sharing our publishing practices with transparency, establishing a baseline of res

Following an exciting new five-year agreement announced in February with the International Society of Sports Nutrition , MDPI will begin publishing the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (JISSN) starting January 2027, reflecting a shared commitment to open access and the global dissemination of high-quality research. Focusing on the effects of sports nutrition and supplementation on body composition, performance, and metabolism, the JISSN has establis

MDPI hosts Academic Publishing Workshops at Institutions throughout the world. There is no fee to the institution, and they provide valuable guidance on publishing for students and faculty. Contact us today to schedule one with us. info-na@mdpi.com +1 (445) 201 8798

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We are pleased to share that the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) announced today that the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association ( JAPMA ) will transition to an open-access publishing model through a new partnership with MDPI, effective January 1, 2026, beginning with Volume 116, Issue 1. Founded in 1907, JAPMA is APMA’s official peer-reviewed scientific journal and one of the longest-standing publications dedicated to podiatric medicine and s

On 14 November 2025, MDPI Canada hosted the MDPI Los Angeles Editors Salon, bringing together 30+ editors, researchers, and academics to engage in important discussions that are paramount to collaboratively cultivating MDPI’s publishing practices with transparency, and research integrity and tackling challenges from AI and paper mills with our affiliated scholars, while also showcasing and improving open access research for all moving forward. The event was held at UCLA’s Car

MDPI Boston Editors Summit - 5 and 6 June 2025.

MDPI Washington Editors Salon - 30 May 2025.

MDPI New York Editors Salon - 24 April 2025