Entropy 2026: Exploring Complexity and Information in Science
Entropy 2026: Exploring Complexity and Information in Science
Part of the International Conference on Entropy and Its Applications series
1 March 2026
30 March 2026
31 March 2026
31 March 2026
15 June 2026
Entropy Applications, Complex Systems and Network Science, Information Theory Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Information and Quantum Computing, Thermodynamics and Energy Systems, Non-Equilibrium Systems and Entropy Production, Statistical Physics and Stochastic Processes, Soft and Living Matter
Entropy 2026 is Now OPEN for Abstract Submission and Registration.
Instructions for authors are available online.
Submit your abstracts HERE.
For any inquiries, please contact us at entropy2026@mdpi.com.
Welcome from the Chairs
Entropy is one of science's most frequently used terms, owing to its foundational relevance in two major disciplines: physics and information theory. Originally rooted in thermodynamics, the concept of entropy has, since Shannon’s pioneering work, become central to the understanding of information processing and communication.
This conference is organised by MDPI's open-access journal Entropy (ISSN 1099-4300; IF: 2.0) and presents a unique opportunity to unite researchers from both fields, fostering collaboration and cross-disciplinary innovation.
The main topics and sessions of the conference include the following:
• Complex Systems and Network Science
• Information Theory, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
• Quantum Information and Quantum Computing
• Thermodynamics and Energy Systems
• Non-Equilibrium Systems and Entropy Production
• Statistical Physics and Stochastic Processes
• Soft and Living Matter
• Applications of Entropy in Science and Engineering
We particularly welcome interdisciplinary contributions from both theoretical and applied perspectives. Submissions may also address conceptual and methodological advances, as well as innovative applications of entropy and information theory across a broad range of domains.
We very much look forward to your participation.
Prof. Dr. Miguel Rubi—University of Barcelona, Spain
Prof. Dr. Kevin H. Knuth—University at Albany, USA
Entropy
Event Chairs
University of Barcelona, Spain
University at Albany, USA
Sessions
S2. Information Theory, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
S3. Quantum Information and Quantum Computing
S4. Thermodynamics and Energy Systems
S5. Non-Equilibrium Systems and Entropy Production
S6. Statistical Physics and Stochastic Processes
S7. Soft and Living Matter
S8. Applications of Entropy in Science and Engineering
Registration
The conference will be held fully in person; it is not possible to participate online. The registration fee includes attendance at all conference sessions, morning/afternoon coffee breaks, lunches, the Conference dinner, a conference bag, and a program book. Participation in the conference is considered final only once the registration fees have been paid. The number of participants is limited: once the number of paid registrations reaches the maximum number of participants, unpaid registrations will be canceled.
When registering, please provide us with your institutional email address. This will accelerate the registration process.
If you are registering several people under the same registration order, please do not use the same email address for each person, but their individual institutional email addresses. Thank you for your understanding.
Important Information
Please note that abstract submission and conference registration are two separate processes. During registration, please provide us with the same email address you used to submit your abstract(s). Otherwise, leave us a comment in the registration form, providing the email address used during the submission process. In addition, please use your institutional email address for both processes.
In order to finalize the scientific program in due time, at least one registration by any of the authors, denoted as the Covering Author, is required to cover the presentation and publication of any accepted abstract. The Covering Author registration deadline is 31 March 2026. Your abstract will be withdrawn if your registration is not complete by this date.
Participants of the event will be able to download an electronic Certificate of Attendance by accessing their dashboards on Sciforum.net once the event is concluded. The certificates will be found under the "My Certificates" category.
The fees do not include VAT.
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Early Bird Until 31 March 2026 |
Regular Until 15 June 2026 |
Supported documents | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student | 350.00 CHF | 450.00 CHF |
Scanned copy or photograph of your current student ID is required. |
| Academic | 500.00 CHF | 600.00 CHF | |
| Non-Academic | 600.00 CHF | 800.00 CHF | |
| Editorial Board Members of Entropy | 400.00 CHF | 500.00 CHF |
Cancellation policy
| Cancellation of paid registration is possible under the terms listed below: | |
| > 2 months before the conference | Full refund but 60 EUR is retained for administration |
| > 1 month before the conference | Refund 50% of the applying fees |
| > 2 weeks before the conference | Refund 25% of the applying fees |
| < 2 weeks before the conference | No refund |
Disclaimer
In the unlikely event that MDPI deems it necessary to cancel the conference, all pre-paid registration fees will be reimbursed. MDPI shall not be liable for reimbursing the cost of travel or accommodation arrangements made by individual delegates.
Beware of unauthorized registration and hotel solicitations
Note that Sciforum is the only official registration platform to register to Entropy 2026 and that we are not associated with any hotel agency. While other hotel resellers and travel agencies may contact you with offers for your trip, they are not endorsed by or affiliated with Entropy 2026 or Sciforum. Beware that entering into financial agreements with non-endorsed companies can have costly consequences.
Insurance
The organizers do not accept liability for personal accident, loss, or damage to private property incurred as a result of participation in Entropy 2026. Delegates are advised to arrange appropriate insurance to cover travel, cancellation, or medical costs, and theft or damage of belongings.
MDPI Conference Admissions Policy
- All registered conference delegates are asked to always wear their badges throughout the conference.
- Conference sessions, the catering area, and the poster area are solely restricted to badge holders. Any person attending these areas without a badge will be asked to leave the premises.
- Badge holders must not allow their badges to be worn by anyone else. Any failure to do so is likely to lead to the badge holder and the person wearing the badge being removed from the premises.
- Press badges are restricted to publishers, editors, journalists, broadcasters, and web bloggers associated with the conference subject area. Members of the press may be asked to produce accreditation in the form of a photocopy of a recognized press or media card, a business card, a letter from the editor, or an official web address linking to a press release in order to verify their position.
- Photographs and videos may be taken during the conference. Anyone attending the conference consents to such photography and filming without compensation and confirms that the organizers shall be entitled to use such photographs and videos, which may include photographs and videos of visitors, for the purpose of marketing the conference in the future and for exploitation in any and all media, without liability.
Payment methods
Wire transfer
Currencies accepted by this event
Swiss francs (CHF) , Euros (EUR) , US dollars (USD) , Pounds sterling (GBP) , Japanese yen (JPY) , Canadian dollars (CAD) and Singapore dollars (SGD)
Instructions for Authors
Entropy 2026 will accept abstracts only. The accepted abstracts will be available online on Sciforum.net during and after the conference.
The conference will be held fully in person; it is not possible to participate online. Please note that abstract submission and conference registration are two separate processes. Please use your institutional email address for both processes.
To present your research at the event
- Create an account on Sciforum if you do not have one, then click on ‘New Submission’ in the upper-right corner of the window; or, click on ‘Submit Abstract’ at the top of this webpage.
- Choose a session that is best suited for your research.
- Submit an abstract in English—the word limits are a minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 300 words.
- The deadline to submit your abstract is 1 March 2026.
- Upon submission, you can select if you wish to be considered for oral or poster presentation (or both). Following assessment by the Chairs and Scientific Committee, you will be notified by 30 March 2026 whether your contribution has been accepted for oral or poster 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. The Covering Author registration deadline is 31 March 2026. Your abstract will be withdrawn if your registration is not complete by this date.
- All abstracts accepted for presentation will be collected in a book of abstracts, which will be displayed on the website during the conference.
Oral presentations
Authors are encouraged to prepare their presentations using PowerPoint or similar software. Please note that all presentations must be delivered in English. A link for slide upload will be provided prior to the conference.
Poster presentations
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.
Publication Opportunities
1. Entropy Journal Publication
Participants of Entropy 2026 are cordially invited to submit full manuscripts for a dedicated Special Issue in the journal Entropy with a 20% discount on the publication fees. 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.
This Special Issue, will showcase cutting-edge research presented at the conference. Entropy is one of science's most frequently used terms, owing to its foundational relevance in two major disciplines: physics and information theory. Originally rooted in thermodynamics, the concept of entropy has, since Shannon’s pioneering work, become central to the understanding of information processing and communication.
This conference is organised by MDPI's open-access journal Entropy (ISSN 1099-4300; IF: 2.0) and presents a unique opportunity to unite researchers from both fields, fostering collaboration and cross-disciplinary innovation.
2. Proceeding Paper Publication
If you wish to publish an extended proceeding paper (4-8 pages), please submit it to Physical Sciences Forum Journal (ISSN: 2673-9984) after the conference. The publication of proceedings is free of charge.
Authors are asked to disclose that it is a proceeding paper of the Entropy 2026 conference paper in their cover letter. Please submit your manuscript by 17 August 2026. Carefully read the rules outlined in the 'Instructions for Authors' on the journal’s website and ensure that your submission adheres to these guidelines.
Manuscripts for the proceedings issue must be formatted as follows:
- Title.
- Full author names.
- Affiliations (including full postal address) and authors' e-mail addresses.
- Abstract.
- Keywords.
- Introduction.
- Methods.
- Results and Discussion.
- Conclusions.
- Acknowledgements.
- References.
Physical Sciences Forum Journal Microsoft Word template
Partnership Opportunities
Sponsoring
As organizers, we are excited to create an immersive and insightful conference, and we invite you to be a vital part of Entropy 2026. Explore our sponsorship opportunities and join us in shaping the future of nutrient-related research and innovation.
Our sponsorship package will be available soon.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via email at entropy2026@mdpi.com. We appreciate your consideration!
Visa Information
Please note that you must apply for your own visa application. MDPI is not responsible for any visa application. However, MDPI can provide a Visa Support Letter. To be eligible for such a document, the criteria below must be fulfilled.
Visa Support Letter
- Applicants must have paid for registration and submitted an abstract in order to get a letter of support.
- Applicants must provide us with a scan of their valid, in-date passport that contains a photo of them.
- Applicants must provide us with a letter of support from their institution to confirm that they support the delegate attending the meeting.
- This must be carried out in good time before the meeting; "last minute" requests will not be processed
More useful information on visa application
Plan your trip
Barcelona
Barcelona is the capital and largest city of Catalonia and is Spain's second-largest city, with a population of over one and a half million people.
Located on the northeastern Mediterranean coast of Spain, this city has a rich and diverse history, with its roots dating back to Roman times. The fruitful medieval period established Barcelona's position as the economic and political center of the Western Mediterranean. The city's Gothic Quarter bears witness to the splendor enjoyed by the city from the 13th to the 15th centuries.
The 20th century ushered in widespread urban renewal throughout Barcelona, culminating in its landmark Eixample district, which showcases some of Barcelona's most distinctive Catalan art-nouveau, or modernista, buildings. The Catalan Antoni Gaudí, one of the most eminent architects, designed buildings such as La Pedrera, the Casa Batlló, and the Sagrada Família church, which have become world-famous landmarks.
In 1992, Barcelona gained international recognition by hosting the Olympic games, which brought about a massive upturn in its tourism industry. For visitors, this has translated into the very modern yet incredibly old city you see now in the 21st century, where new elements work to both preserve and celebrate the city’s heritage and origins.
Barcelona has plenty of outdoor markets, restaurants, shops, museums, and churches. The city is also very walkable, with an extensive and reliable Metro system for more far-flung destinations.
Beware of Unauthorized Registration and Hotel Solicitations
Note that Sciforum is the only official registration platform to register to Entropy 2026 and that we are not associated with any hotel agency (other than those listed above). While other hotel resellers and travel agencies may contact you with offers for your trip, they are not endorsed by or affiliated with Entropy 2026 or Sciforum. Beware that entering into financial agreements with non-endorsed companies can have costly consequences.
Event Awards
The Awards
Number of Awards Available: 12
The Best Oral Presentation Award certificates are given to the papers judged to make the most significant oral contributions to the conference.
The Best Poster Award certificates are given to the submissions judged to make the most significant and interesting posters for the conference.
Sponsors and Partners
Organizers
Conference Secretariat
Ms. Adelina Platon
Ms. Suriwipa (Miw) Chuachaina
Mr. Razvan Grosu
Mr. Vincent Shang
Dr. Alina-Andrada Igna
Email: entropy2026@mdpi.com
For inquiries regarding submissions and sponsorship opportunities, please feel free to contact us.
