The 11th World Sustainability Forum will accept abstracts only.

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

Please note that abstract submission and conference registration are two separate processes. Please use the same email address during registration and when submitting your work.

What are the benefits in getting your abstract accepted at the WSF2025?

• You get to present and discuss your latest findings with your peers.
• You get to network and exchange ideas and resources with like-minded researchers.
• Your research will be highlighted in an MDPI announcement and social media post. You will be mentioned in the News section of MDPI.com, as well as in one of the MDPI Sustainability Foundation Social Media Posts.
• You will receive the opportunity to submit your full manuscript to a dedicated Special Issue with a 20% discount on the publication fees.

Submit your research

Create an account on Sciforum if you do not have one, then click on ‘New Submission’ on the upper-right corner of the window, or by clicking on ‘Submit Abstract’ at the top of this webpage. Indicate what thematic area is best suited for your research.

• Submit an abstract in English (maximum 400 words). The deadline to submit your abstract is 18 June 2025 30 June 2025.
• The structured abstract should include the identification of the research gap based on prior research, the aim of
  the paper, introduction, methods, results, and conclusion sections of about 200–400 words in length.
• Upon submission, you can select if you wish to be considered for an oral presentation or a poster presentation.
• Following assessment by the Selection Committee and the Chairs, you will be notified by 18 July 2025
  31 July 2025 7 August 2025 in a separate email whether your contribution has been accepted for oral presentation.
• Please note that, in order to finalize the scientific program in due time, at least one registration by any of the authors, denoted as Covering Author, is required to cover the presentation and publication of any accepted abstract. Covering Author registration deadline is 7 August 2025. Your abstract will be withdrawn if your registration is not complete by this date.

Oral Presentations

Oral Presentations will be given in person. If a selected speaker cannot attend in person to give their oral presentation, they forfeit their right to present.

All presentations must be sent to the Conference Organizers before the day of their presentation.

Invited and Keynote talks will be 40 minutes long, including questions (25-30-minute oral presentation + 5-10-minute Q&A). Selected talks will be 15 minutes long, including questions (10-minute oral presentation + 5-minute Q&A). Please ensure that your slides are formatted in a widescreen (16:9) aspect ratio.

Poster Presentation

Each presenter will be provided with a vertical poster board. Maximum poster size is limited to A0: 84 x 120 cm / 33 x 47 in (width x height) in the vertical orientation (portrait). Please print your poster prior to the conference. A plan for the poster session will be circulated later. Posters can be displayed in the venue near the meeting hall.