FAQs

SustainNatural-2026 will take place November 23-25, 2026, in Prague, Czech Republic, with an additional virtual conference day on November 26, 2026.

The in-person conference will be held at the IMG Conference Centre, Institute of Molecular Genetics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague 4.

SustainNatural-2026 is intended for:

• Researchers and scientists
• University faculty and academics
• PhD students and postdoctoral researchers
• Early-career researchers
• Natural product chemists
• Pharmacognosy and phytochemistry researchers
• Medicinal plant researchers
• Pharmaceutical and biotechnology professionals
• Food and nutraceutical researchers
• Environmental and sustainability scientists
• Industry professionals
• Researchers working on green extraction and sustainable technologies
• Professionals interested in climate-resilient innovations

The conference is designed to encourage interdisciplinary exchange between natural product science, sustainability, biotechnology and related fields.

The scientific programme includes:

• Sustainable natural products and biodiversity
• Biosynthesis and molecular biology of natural compounds
• Isolation, structure and characterization of secondary metabolites
• Biological and pharmacological activities of natural products
• Herbal medicinal products and quality control
• Chemical ecology and environmental interactions
• Digital and AI-driven approaches in natural product research
• Green innovations and climate-resilient technologies
• Sustainable biotechnological modification of natural products

Researchers working in related areas of natural products, medicinal plants, phytochemistry, pharmacology, biotechnology, sustainability and climate resilience are also encouraged to submit relevant research.

You can submit your abstract through the SustainNatural-2026 online abstract submission system.

The submission form requires your name, email address, organisation, country, presentation preference, category, session and abstract file. Abstracts can be submitted in PDF, DOC or DOCX format.

Each author may submit a maximum of two abstracts.

The permitted combinations are:

• One oral presentation and one poster, or
• Two posters

An additional presentation fee applies to each extra presentation. Researchers planning multiple presentations should contact the conference secretary for details.

Previously published research should not normally be submitted unless the abstract represents a further progression or significant development of the published research.

All submitted abstracts undergo a scientific review process.

The initial screening checks whether the abstract fits the conference scope and submission requirements. Suitable abstracts are then evaluated by the relevant session chair or scientific review committee, with independent expert review used when appropriate.

Abstracts may be accepted, rejected or returned for revision. The conference review process considers factors including originality, relevance, research quality, conclusions and clarity.

Yes. Researchers, academics, students, industry professionals and other interested participants may attend the conference as delegates without submitting a research abstract.

Registration should be completed according to the applicable participant category.

Presenters are encouraged to upload their slides approximately seven days before the conference.

The mandatory final deadline is three days before the conference. Slides can also be sent to the conference secretary by email according to the presentation instructions.

Presentation files should preferably be submitted in PPTX or PPSX format for compatibility with the conference's Mac-based presentation system.

Presenters are also advised to bring a backup copy of their presentation on a USB drive.

The registration fee depends on the participant category and mode of participation.

The conference offers different registration options for academic participants, students and virtual participants, along with applicable membership or promotional discounts.

Please check the current Registration page for the latest fee applicable to your category before making payment.

Yes. SustainNatural-2026 includes a virtual participation option, in addition to the in-person conference in Prague.

The conference schedule includes a dedicated virtual conference day on November 26, 2026.

The exact benefits depend on the registration category selected.

In-person registration includes:

• Access to all sessions
• Access to posters
• Conference materials
• Wi-Fi in meeting rooms
• Buffet lunch
• Coffee / Tea breaks
• Networking drinks

Virtual Registration includes:

• Access to live meeting
• Access to recorded talks
• Book of abstracts
• Participation Certificate
• Online Networking (Break)

Accommodation and international travel arrangements should be considered separately unless specifically included in the selected registration package.

Discounted registration options may be available for eligible participants and members of supporting/co-organizing societies.

Participants should contact the conference secretary if they are eligible for a society membership discount or have received a promotional discount code.

Participants who need to change their participation mode should contact the conference secretary as early as possible.

Any change will be subject to the applicable registration terms and availability.

Visa requirements depend on your nationality and travel circumstances.

Participants who require a visa to enter the Czech Republic/Schengen Area should check the requirements of the relevant Czech embassy or consulate well in advance.

The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that conference participants may need to apply for the appropriate short-stay Schengen visa and provide supporting documents demonstrating the purpose of travel, accommodation, financial means and other required information.

Registered participants who require conference-related documentation should contact the conference secretary and provide the required personal and registration details.

Visa applicants should remember that the conference organizer does not decide whether a visa will be granted. Visa decisions are made by the relevant Czech authorities.

The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes that conference applicants may need evidence of the purpose of their stay, such as conference registration or an invitation/acceptance letter.

Participants are responsible for arranging their accommodation unless their selected registration package specifically states otherwise.

Prague has a wide range of hotels and accommodation options, and participants are encouraged to arrange accommodation early, particularly for travel during the conference dates.

Yes. SustainNatural-2026 will feature two Best Poster Awards recognizing excellence in scientific poster presentation.

The awards are sponsored by MDPI Pharmaceuticals and Impact Research Communications (IRC).

The Best Poster Awards are intended to recognize outstanding scientific communication by PhD researchers and postdoctoral researchers.

Participants should review the official award guidelines for the complete eligibility and evaluation requirements before submitting a poster.

For questions about registration, abstract submission, presentation requirements, visa documentation or participation, contact the conference secretary:

Email: secretary@sustainnaturalconference.org
Phone: +1 929 999 7374

The conference website lists Impact Research Communications as the organizer.

The official SustainNatural-2026 website should be treated as the primary source for updated information regarding registration, abstract submission, programme, speakers, deadlines, presentation guidelines and participation.

Official website: https://sustainnatural.ircconferences.net/