Welcome to IOCAE 2026!

It is my pleasure to invite you to the 1st International Online Conference on Aerospace (IOCAE 2026), which will be held virtually on 16–17 April 2026. This inaugural event aims to bring together leading experts, researchers, and industry professionals to share the latest advances in aerospace science and technology.

IOCAE 2026 provides an interactive and inclusive platform for presenting innovative research, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, and exploring emerging applications across the aerospace sector. Organised under the auspices of MDPI’s journal Aerospace, the conference will offer contributors the opportunity to publish extended versions of their work in a dedicated Special Issue. The themes of the conference include the following:

S1: Next-Gen Aircraft Design & Optimization
-Aircraft Design and Optimization – Covering efficiency, lightweight materials, and sustainability.
-Aerostructures: Materials & Structures – Focusing on composites, smart materials, and additive manufacturing.
-Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics – With trends like urban air mobility (UAM), hypersonics, and drag reduction.

S2: Sustainable Propulsion & Energy Systems
-Fuels & Energy Storage – SAFs, hydrogen propulsion, and hybrid-electric storage.
-Propulsion Technologies – Gas turbines, electric propulsion, and next-gen space propulsion.

S3: Space Systems & Exploration
-Spacecraft Design and Systems Engineering – Modularity, reusability, and miniaturization (CubeSats, SmallSats).
-Space Exploration & Mission Design – Human and robotic missions, ISRU, and long-duration sustainability.
-Space Environment and Space Debris Mitigation – Active debris removal and sustainable satellite design.

S4: Digitalization, Autonomy & Airspace Management
-Avionics and Autonomous Systems – AI-driven flight control, drone swarms, and autonomy in space.
-Air Traffic Management & Airports – AI-based ATC, UAM airspace integration, and sustainable airport infrastructure.

By hosting this conference online, we aim to break down geographical barriers and create a dynamic, global space for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and community building. We are particularly committed to encouraging the active involvement of early career researchers and young scientists as they engage with the forefront of aerospace innovation.

I warmly welcome your participation in this exciting event as we work together to shape the future of aerospace research and development.

Best regards,
Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Kontis
School of Engineering, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland, UK

IOCAE 2026 will accept abstracts only. The accepted abstracts will be available online on Sciforum.net during and after the conference.

Abstract submissions should be completed online by registering with www.sciforum.net and using the "Submit Abstract" function once logged into the system. No physical template is necessary.

1. The abstract structure should include the introduction, methods, results, and conclusions sections of about 200–300 words in length.
2. All abstracts should be submitted and presented in clear, publication-ready English with accurate grammar and spelling.
3. You may submit multiple abstracts. However, only one abstract will be selected for oral presentation.
4. The abstracts submitted to this conference must be original and novel, without prior publication in any journals or it will not be accepted to this conference.

Detailed Requirements:
1. The submitting author must ensure that all co-authors are aware of the contents of the abstract.
2. Please select only one presenter for each submission. If you would like to change the presenter after submission, please email us accordingly.

Note: We only accept live presentations.

The slot for the oral presentation is 15 mins. We advise that your presentation lasts for a maximum of 12 mins, leaving at least 3 mins for the Q&A session.

Authors are encouraged to prepare a presentation in PowerPoint or similar software, to be displayed online along with the abstract. Slides, if available, will be displayed directly on the website using the proprietary slide viewer at Sciforum.net. Slides can be prepared in exactly the same way as for any traditional conference where research results are presented. Slides should be converted to PDF format prior to submission so that they can be converted for online display.

- Should include the title, authors, contact details and main research findings, as well as tables, figures and graphs where necessary.
- Size in pixel: 1080 width x 1536 height–portrait orientation.
- Size in cm: 38,1 width x 54,2 height–portrait orientation.
- Font size: ≥16.
- Examples of successful submissions can be viewed here at the following links: (1), (2), (3)
- You can use our free template to create your poster. The poster template can be downloaded HERE.

We will reach out to you closer to the dates of the conference with more information.