RDCONF 2026 · 6th editionWhere R&D work becomes visible.
6th International Conference on Design, Research and Development
Present your R&D, publish it as a permanent scientific record, compete for the R&D awards — and spend two days in one hall with R&D centres, design centres and universities.
- EJRND · e-ISSN 2822-2296
- Full text with a DOI (OPRD)
- ISBN abstract book
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- Listener
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- Paper author
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Company fees rise after 26 October 2026.
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You don't have to finish a full paper by 22 November 2026. Send your abstract and present it at the congress; upload the full paper afterwards, by 15 December 2026, if you wish.
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Last day 22 November 2026
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26–27 November 2026 · İstanbul
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By 15 December 2026 · for publication in the OPRD proceedings
RDCONF 2025
- attendees
- 452
- papers
- 228
Scientific committee 2026
- members
- 52
- institutions
- 43
- countries
- 12
Choose your RDCONF experience
Present, publish, compete, attend or exhibit — each has its own path.
Present
Present a scientific study, an R&D project or technical work in person.
Submit your workPublish
An accepted paper becomes a permanent publication: abstract book, full paper or journal article.
Explore publication optionsCompete
Enter your project for the R&D and innovation awards.
Explore R&D awardsAttend
Follow the sessions and meet the people in the room — no paper needed.
Register as a listenerExhibit or partner
Show your work at a stand, or support the congress as a sponsor.
Exhibition & sponsorship
R&D Awards
Your work deserves to leave the internal report.
Present it. Publish it. Compete with it.
Submit your project as a paper and choose your award categories when you register; accepted papers presented at the congress are assessed by the jury. Who can enter and how entries are scored are on the awards page.
- Best R&D Project Awards (top 3)
- Best Design Project Awards (top 3)
- Most Innovative Project Awards (top 3)
- Most Novel Science-Based Project Awards (top 3)
- Best Software R&D Project Awards (top 3)
- Best AI-Based Project Awards (top 3)
- Best Sustainability Project Awards (top 3)
- Best Industry Project Awards (top 3)
- Special Award
Abstract deadline: Conference:
Publication options
Abstract
On the programme and in the ISBN abstract book.
No file upload — typed into the form
Full paper
Peer-reviewed and published with a DOI.
Word (.docx) required — PDF is not accepted
Journal article
A research article linked to the congress, through full journal peer review.
EJRND · e-ISSN 2822-2296
Word (.docx) required — PDF is not accepted
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Research areas
Engineering & Manufacturing
Robotics & Automation · Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering · Electrical & Electronics Engineering · +2
AI, Software & Digital Technologies
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning · Computer Science & Data Science · IoT & Smart Systems · +3
Energy & Sustainability
Energy Systems & Renewable Energy · Civil & Environmental Engineering · Chemical Engineering & Nanotechnology
Biomedical & Life Sciences
Biomedical Engineering · Food Engineering & Biotechnology · Physics Chemistry & Biology
Design, Architecture & Built Environment
Architecture & Interior Design · Industrial Design · Urban Planning & Landscape Architecture
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Engineering & Manufacturing
- Robotics & Automation
- Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Materials Science & Manufacturing
- Aerospace & Automotive Engineering
AI, Software & Digital Technologies
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Computer Science & Data Science
- IoT & Smart Systems
- Cybersecurity & Information Systems
- Industry 4.0 & Digital Transformation
- Quantum Computing & Optoelectronics
Energy & Sustainability
- Energy Systems & Renewable Energy
- Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Chemical Engineering & Nanotechnology
Biomedical & Life Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Food Engineering & Biotechnology
- Physics Chemistry & Biology
Design, Architecture & Built Environment
- Architecture & Interior Design
- Industrial Design
- Urban Planning & Landscape Architecture
Important dates
Full calendar- Abstract deadlinein 31 days
- Full-paper deadline (optional)in 54 days
- Conferencein 35 days
- Registration deadlinein 32 days
- Programme announcedin 33 days
Registration fees
Early Registration — 1st Period · until
Company participants
Prices + 20% VAT
- Paper author
- from €200 + 20% VATTotal €240 incl. VAT€225 after 26 Oct 2026
- Listener
- €125 + 20% VATTotal €150 incl. VAT€150 after 26 Oct 2026
Academics and students not employed by a company
VAT included
- Paper author
- from €100 · VAT included
Every participant type and period is in the fee table.
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Venue
Bilgiyi Ticarileştirme Merkezi
İstanbul, Türkiye ·
Scientific Committee
- members
- 52
- institutions
- 43
- countries
- 12
Some of the institutions on the committee
- Ataturk University
- Cankiri Karatekin University
- Firat University
- Iskenderun Technical University
- Nuh Naci Yazgan University
- Széchenyi István University
- Aalborg University
- Abdullah Gul University
- Adana Alparslan Turkes Science and Technology University
- Ahi Evran University
- Aksaray University
- Azerbaijan Technical University
Exhibition & sponsorship
Show your work at a stand, or support the congress as a sponsor.
Firm Participation with Standard Stand + 1 Paper
€750 + 20% VAT
Total €900 incl. VAT · Early Registration — 1st Period
Sponsorship tiers
- Title sponsor
- Main sponsor
- Conference sponsor
- Media sponsor
- Supporter
Bring your work to RDCONF 2026.
26–27 November 2026 · İstanbul
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