The 3rd International Online Conference on Biomimetics
The 3rd International Online Conference on Biomimetics
Part of the International Online Conference on Biomimetics series
Event's Timezone: Central European Time
27 July 2026
27 August 2026
18 November 2026
Bioinspired Materials, Bioinspired Design, Bioinspired Robotics, Bioinspired Sensors, Biological Management
The IOCB2026 Conference is now open for submission!
Based on the great success of IOCB2025, we are now welcome everyone to attend this year conference.
Submit your abstract and register for free!
Contact us for more questions: iocb2026@mdpi.com
Welcome from the Chair
S2. Biomimetic Materials—Structures, Surfaces and Interfaces
S3. Bioinspired Robotics and Locomotion
S4. Bioinspired Sensorics, Information Processing and Control
S5. Biological Optimisation and Management
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. After I submit an abstract, how can I be the oral or poster presenter?
After the reviewing process, if it is accepted, you feel free to request for the type of presentation, then our Chairs will select oral presenters firstly, if you are not selected as oral presenter, you also have chance to present your poster.
Q2. I have been selected for an oral/poster presentation. When will it take place, and how can I join?
You can check the exact schedule on the 'conference program' available on the official website. Within one week before the conference, you will receive multiple reminders with the login link and session details. Please make sure to check your email regularly.
Q3. My abstract was accepted as a poster presentation. How should the Poster Presentation be?
Poster presentations will be conducted online in the “Flash Poster” format, which includes a 5-minute live presentation to share your screen and quick present your poster, without a Q&A session.
Q4. I cannot find the option or link to upload my oral presentation slides/poster. When and how can I upload it?
Only the submitting author has access to the “upload” function on Sciforum. If you cannot upload your file, please send it along with your Sciforum ID to iocb2026@mdpi.com. Please upload your file to the Sciforum platform earlier before the conference begins.
Q5. Will I receive a Certificate of Participation? How and when will the certificates be issued?
Yes. All participants to the event and attendees to the live session are entitled to a certificate after the conference. Certificates will be available for download in the My Certificates section on Sciforum after conference closing, and you will be notified by email once they are ready.
Q6. My abstract has been accepted but I did not receive a notification for an oral or poster presentation. Can I still present my work?
Due to limited time slots, not all accepted abstracts can be included as oral or poster presentations, which are selected by scientific committee. However, all accepted abstracts are eligible to upload a poster via your author dashboard. All uploaded posters will be displayed in the Poster Gallery section on the conference website from the start of the event, where participants can view and comment during the conference.
Event Chair
Department of the Functional Morphology and Biomechanics, Zoological Institute of the University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany
Stanislav Gorb is Professor and Director at the Zoological Institute of the Kiel University, Germany. He received his PhD degree in zoology and entomology at the Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology of the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences in Kiev (Ukraine). Gorb was a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Vienna (Austria), a research assistant at University of Jena, a group leader at the Max Planck Institutes for Developmental Biology in Tübingen and for Metals Research in Stuttgart (Germany). Gorb’s research focuses on morphology, structure, biomechanics, physiology, and evolution of surface-related functional systems in animals and plants, as well as the development of biologically inspired technological surfaces and systems. He received the Schlossmann Award in Biology and Materials Science in 1995, International Forum Design Gold Award in 2011 and Materialica "Best of" Award in 2011. In 1998, he was the BioFuture Competition winner for his works on biological attachment devices as possible sources for biomimetics. In 2018, he received Karl-Ritter-von-Frisch Medal of German Zoological Society. Gorb is Corresponding member of Academy of the Science and Literature Mainz, Germany (since 2010) and Member of the National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, Germany (since 2011). Gorb has authored several books, more than 500 papers in peer-reviewed journals, and five patents.
Session Chair
Dr. Antonio Concilio
CIRA, the Italian Aerospace Research Centre; Via Maiorise, Italia
A.Concilio@cira.it
Event Committee
Prof. Yang received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Toronto and his bachelor's degree from the Harbin Institute of Technology. His research interests are Vibration and Mechatronics, with a special focus on developing smart materials and dynamic systems for sensors, actuators, and energy harvesters. This interdisciplinary research area requires combining knowledge and skills in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering. He has applied for over 30 patents in China and the USA, and authored over 160 academic articles in high-impact journals such as Nature, Nature Comm., Science Robotics, Science Advances, Joule, EES, AM, etc. Prof. Yang is an IEEE Senior Member, recipient of the NSFC Young Scientist Scheme (Type B), and has been recognized as one of the “Top 2% Scientists in the World” by Stanford University.
Invited Speaker
Prof. Yang received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Toronto and his bachelor's degree from the Harbin Institute of Technology. His research interests are Vibration and Mechatronics, with a special focus on developing smart materials and dynamic systems for sensors, actuators, and energy harvesters. This interdisciplinary research area requires combining knowledge and skills in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering. He has applied for over 30 patents in China and the USA, and authored over 160 academic articles in high-impact journals such as Nature, Nature Comm., Science Robotics, Science Advances, Joule, EES, AM, etc. Prof. Yang is an IEEE Senior Member, recipient of the NSFC Young Scientist Scheme (Type B), and has been recognized as one of the “Top 2% Scientists in the World” by Stanford University.
Registration
If you are registering several people through the same registration, please do not use the same email address for each person, but their individual university email addresses. Thank you for your understanding.
Please note that the submission and registration are two separate processes. Only scholars who have registered can receive a link to access the conference live streaming. The deadline for registration is 18 November 2026.
Instructions for Authors
IOCB2026 will accept abstracts only. The accepted abstracts will be available online on Sciforum.net during and after the conference.
1. Deadline for abstract submission: 27 July 2026.
2. Deadline for abstract acceptance notification: 27 August 2026.
Please note:
An abstract acceptance email only confirms that your abstract has been accepted. Oral or poster presentation invitations are determined separately by the conference chairs, and you will receive an additional email with the presentation result.
If you do not have an account, please register at www.sciforum.net. After logging in, submit your abstract using the "Submit Abstract" button on the conference homepage. No template is required.
Abstract Requirements
1. Types of Submissions
- Accepted: Original research abstracts.
- Not accepted: Narrative, scoping, comparative, perspective, opinion, or essay-style reviews.
2. Content Requirements
- Length: 200–500 words.
- Structure: Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions.
- Language: Clear, publication-ready English.
- Originality: Must be original and unpublished; previously published abstracts will not be considered.
3. Authorship
- The submitting author must ensure all co-authors approve the content.
- Authors may submit multiple abstracts, but only one abstract per author may be selected for an oral presentation.
- 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.
It is the authors' responsibility to identify and declare any personal circumstances or interests that may be perceived as inappropriately influencing the representation or interpretation of clinical research. If there is no conflict, please state "The authors declare no conflicts of interest." This should be conveyed in a separate "Conflict of Interest" statement preceding the "Acknowledgments" and "References" sections at the end of the manuscript. Any financial support for the study must be fully disclosed in the "Acknowledgments" section.
MDPI, the publisher of the Sciforum.net platform, is an open access publisher. We believe authors should retain the copyright to their scholarly works. Hence, by submitting an abstract to this conference, you retain the copyright to the work, but you grant MDPI the non-exclusive right to publish this abstract online on the Sciforum.net platform. This means you can easily submit your full paper (with the abstract) to any scientific journal at a later stage and transfer the copyright to its publisher if required.
Publication Opportunities
1. Biomimetics Journal Publication
Participants in this conference are cordially invited to contribute a full manuscript to the Special Issue (to be updated), published in Biomimetics (ISSN: 2313-7673, Impact Factor: 3.9), with a 20% discount on the publication fee.
Please note, if you have IOAP/association discounts, conference discounts will be combined with IOAP/association discounts. Conference discounts cannot be combined with reviewer vouchers. All submitted papers will undergo MDPI’s standard peer-review procedure. The abstracts should be cited and noted on the first page of the paper.
2. Proceeding Paper Publication
Authors of accepted abstracts are highly encouraged to submit an extended proceedings paper (ideally 4–8 pages in length) for the conference's dedicated proceedings volume in the Proceedings journal (ISSN: 2504-3900) for free, please submit it after the conference.
Proceedings paper submission deadline: 11 January 2027.
Carefully read the rules outlined in the 'Instructions for Authors' on the journal’s website and ensure that your submission adheres to these guidelines.
Please click HERE to submit your proceeding paper to the Proceedings, and be sure to disclose the conference information in your cover letter or mention the conference name in your submission.
IOCB2026-proceedings-paper template.dot
Publication Notice: Proceedings papers will undergo peer-review procedure. Acceptance at the conference does not ensure final publication.
Event Awards
The Awards
Number of Awards Available: 6
To acknowledge the support of the conference's esteemed authors and recognize their outstanding scientific accomplishments, we are pleased to announce that the conference will provide 6 awards including Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award.
Best Oral Presentation Award
Eligibility: Open to all authors selected as oral speakers who have delivered their presentation.
Criteria: Evaluation based on content quality, delivery clarity, audience interaction, and overall impact.
Best Poster Award
Eligibility: Open to all authors who have presented their work through posters.
Criteria: Evaluation based on scientific merit, creativity, and ability to attract and engage viewers.
There will be six winners selected for these awards. The winner will receive a certificate and 200 CHF each.
Sponsors and Partners
Organizers
Media Partners
Conference Secretariat
Mr. Jeff Niu
Ms. Ann Li
For inquiries regarding submissions and sponsorship opportunities, please feel free to contact us.
Email: iocb2026@mdpi.com
