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The INternational CongRess on Engineering and Sustainability in the XXI cEntury – INCREaSE 2023 is a congress with the aim to bring together valuable and novel scientific contributions to the sustainable development in a multidisciplinary way, addressing the critical issues of renewable energy, sustainable building, sustainable manufacturing, sustainable food production and other sustainable science and engineering topics that have an impact in this diverse and fast-changing research area, both in academia and industry. This 3rd edition of INCREaSE will be an hybrid event, held during July 5-7, 2023, in the coastal historical city of Faro, Algarve, Portugal, at the Institute of Engineering, University of Algarve, Penha Campus.
Conference Topics
The Call for Papers and Abstracts PDF file can be found HERE.
The scope of the conference will cover, but will not be limited to, the following topics:
Important Dates
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Full Paper (indexed) and/or Abstract (non-indexed) submission deadline: March 12th, 2023 March 28th, 2023 (extended)
Notification of acceptance: April 9th, 2023 May 2nd, 2023 (extended)
Final paper/abstract submission deadline (peer-reviewed version, for publication): May 7th, 2023 May 31th, 2023 (extended)
Early bird registration deadline: April 14th, 2023 May 31th, 2023 (extended)
Regular registration deadline: June 30th, 2023
Conference and onsite registration: from 3 to 7, July, 2023
Submissions
Authors can participate in INCREaSE 2023 with:
New and unpublished works MUST BE SUBMITTED HERE (using Meetinghand services) until March 28th 2023 (considering Coordinated Universal Time – UTC).
PAPERS
The format of the paper must be compliant with Springer format for proceedings.
Authors should take into consideration the following guidelines:
All papers will be checked to avoid plagiarism.
Each paper will be peer-reviewed, by at least two members of the Scientific Committee, and accepted based on its originality, scientific significance and clarity.
ABSTRACTS
Non-indexed participations with only abstracts (max. 250 words and 5 keywords) should use the following TEMPLATE.
POSTERS
For posters please use the following TEMPLATE.
Posters should have an A0 size, printed with a vertical orientation.
SPECIAL SESSIONS PROPOSALS
To propose Special Sessions please USE THIS LINK and send your proposal until January 10th, 2023 (CLOSED)
Registration
Each registration can only publish/present one accepted work in the congress.
Registration fees | Early bird | Regular | On site |
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Virtual attendee fee | 100 € | 200 € | 250 € |
Discount fee * | 200 € | 350 € | 400 € |
Regular fee | 350 € | 500 € | 550 € |
* The Discount fee applies to students and Committee members.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Committees
Organizing CommitteeScientific Committee
Program
The preliminary program is:

Invited Speakers
The Invited Speakers are:
Information & Venue
INCREaSE 2023 will take place in Faro, the administrative, social and commercial capital of the Algarve.
The Algarve, located in South Portugal, is a well-known touristic region. With a Mediterranean climate, this region is perfect for summer holidays. Some of the best and most beautiful beaches in the world can be found here, making the Algarve a favourite for holiday makers.
See more information about Faro at the Municipality of Faro website and watch some promotional short-videos about the Algarve: "Rebond, Rediscover, Relax... in Algarve", "Algarve Craft & Food", "The Algarve looks good on you".
TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION
You can travel to Faro by plane, train or bus. Faro International Airport is served by several major airlines. The distance between Faro International Airport and the city of Faro is about 5 km. The city can be accessed by taxi or by bus. Faro bus and railway stations are located 2-5-minute walk from the city centre.
Faro has a wide choice of accommodation suitable for every budget, from 4-star hotels to hostels.
VENUE
INCREaSE 2023 will be held at the “Complexo Pedagógico”, of the Penha Campus, University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal.
Please use this LINK from Google Maps to navigate to the Conference location.
Going from the Faro Airport to the Penha Campus:
Faro airport distances 8 km from the Penha Campus. The trip takes approximately 11 minutes by car. You can take a taxi or rent a car.
Going from Faro Airport to the city center:
From Faro Airport to the city center, you can take a taxi, rent a car or take a bus. PROXIMO bus lines 14 and 16 operate from Faro Airport from 05:00 h to 23:00 h. The 20-minute bus ride to Faro is frequent and affordable (€2,40 single fare). For more information, visit www.proximo.pt.
Going from the City Centre to the Penha Campus
The “Complexo Pedagógico” building at Penha Campus is located around a 20 minutes walking distance from the city centre. Bus line 18 connects the central bus station (near Hotel Eva) to Penha Campus. GPS: 37°01’42.4″N 7°55’28.4″W
Proceedings and Abstracts
BOOK OF PROCEEDINGS
Accepted papers will be published by Springer in a book of Proceedings (and indexed). The proceedings will be part of the Book Series "Advances in Sustainability Science and Technology"

BOOK OF ABSTRACTS
Accepted abstracts (for poster presentations) will be made available here in a Book of Abstracts (non-indexed).
PAST CONFERENCES
The information about the 2nd edition of INCREaSE, is available in http://increase.ualg.pt/2019/.
The information about the 1st edition of INCREaSE, is available in http://increase.ualg.pt/2017/.
Contacts
Have you got any question? You can write us.
Postal Address
INCREaSE 2023ISE, Universidade do Algarve
Campus da Penha
8005-139 Faro
Portugal