Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to announce the 1st International Online Conference on Molecules (IOCMO 2027), organized by the open access journal Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049, Impact Factor: 4.6) and published by MDPI. This inaugural edition of IOCMO will be held online and aims to provide a vibrant international platform for researchers, scientists, and practitioners to share their latest findings, exchange ideas, and foster new collaborations across the broad field of molecular sciences.

As a comprehensive and interdisciplinary conference, IOCMO 2027 is designed to reflect the wide scope of Molecules and to bring together diverse research communities working at the frontiers of chemistry and related disciplines. The scientific program will cover a broad range of topics, including the following sessions:

S1. Organic Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry;
S2. Natural Products Chemistry and Food Chemistry;
S3. Bioorganic Chemistry and Chemical Biology;
S4. Inorganic, Coordination, Photo- and Electrochemistry;
S5. Materials, Macromolecular and Nanochemistry;
S6. Analytical Chemistry and Molecular Sensing;
S7. Physical, Computational and Theoretical Chemistry;
S8. Applied and Green Chemistry, Sustainable Technologies.

Through these sessions, IOCMO 2027 aims to showcase cutting-edge research, innovative methodologies, and emerging trends that are shaping the future of molecular science. The conference’s online format will enable broad global participation, creating opportunities for meaningful scientific exchange among established researchers, early-career scientists, and students from around the world.

We believe that IOCMO 2027 will serve as an open and inclusive forum to stimulate interdisciplinary dialog, promote collaboration across subfields, and inspire new directions in both fundamental and applied research. All accepted contributions will be published online, ensuring the wide dissemination and long-term visibility of your work.

We warmly invite you to join us at IOCMO 2027 and to contribute to the success of this inaugural conference. We look forward to your participation and to engaging and fruitful scientific exchange.

Download the conference flyer and share it with your colleagues!

Kind regards,
Prof. Dr. Thomas J. Schmidt
Molecules Editor-in-Chief
University of Münster, Germany

Sessions

Procedure for Submission

The 1st International Online Conference on Molecules will accept abstracts only. The accepted abstracts will be available online on Sciforum.net during and after the conference.

Important Deadlines

Deadline for abstract submission: 28 May 2027.
Abstract acceptance notification: 29 June 2027.
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.

Abstract Submission

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

Abstract Requirements
1. Types of Submissions
- Accepted: Original research abstracts; systematic reviews or meta-analyses abstracts (must comply with PRISMA 2020).
- Not accepted: Narrative, scoping, comparative, perspective, opinion, or essay-style reviews.
2. Content Requirements
- Length: 200–300 words (NOT including title, authors, affiliations, references (max. 5). Allow max. 1 Figure and/or 1 Table).
- 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.
- The same author can submit a maximum of two abstracts, but only one abstract per author may be selected for an oral presentation.

Presentation Requirements

Oral Presentation and Slides Preparation
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 presentations using PowerPoint or equivalent software for online display alongside their abstract. If provided, slides will be presented directly on the conference website via the Sciforum.net slide viewer and should be prepared in the same format as a traditional conference presentation of research results. All slides must be converted to PDF format prior to submission to ensure accurate online display.

Each presentation should:

- Communicate the research question or objective, methodology, key results, and scientific novelty;
- Use a clear and logical structure, typically Introduction-Methods-Results & Discussion structure (IMRaD) or a field-appropriate alternative;
- Emphasize the relevance of the work;
- Support key findings with clear figures or tables where appropriate;
- Conclude with a critical interpretation of the results and their impact.

Poster Presentation
Posters should be designed to allow independent understanding of the research and clearly present the essential elements of the study.

Each poster should include:

- Title, authors, affiliations, and contact details (clearly displayed at the top);
- Brief introduction outlining the research objective;
- Concise methodology summary;
- Main results, supported by clear, well-labeled figures or tables where appropriate;
- Short conclusion summarizing key findings and their relevance.

Technical specifications:
Dimensions (cm): 84.1 × 118.9 (A0 - portrait)
Resolution:300 dpi
Pixel size (portrait, 300 dpi):9933 × 14043 px
Minimum font size:≥24

The poster template can be downloaded HERE. We will reach out to you closer to the dates of the conference with more information.

Note: The uploaded poster may be used as provided and serves as a reference. However, as long as the technical specifications are followed, scholars are welcome to use any poster template of their choice.

Potential Conflicts of Interest

It is the author's 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.

Copyright

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.

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