17th International Conference on Metamaterials, Photonic Crystals & Plasmonics

META 2027

Where the world’s metamaterials and nanophotonics community meets.

Niagara Falls · Ontario · Canada  July 13 – 16, 2027

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The opening session at META 2026, Trinity College Dublin
The opening session META 2026, Dublin

Scientific Scope

Explore the frontiers of META

Metamaterials & MetasurfacesEngineered media, metadevices, flat optics Photonic CrystalsBand-gap engineering, cavities, topological photonics Plasmonics & NanophotonicsField enhancement, sensing, spectroscopy Quantum PhotonicsQuantum light, spin–photon interfaces, information Light–Matter InteractionsStrong coupling, polaritonics, ultrafast phenomena Emerging & MultiphysicsAcoustic, mechanical, thermal, AI-driven design

Key Dates

The road to Niagara Falls

Call for Papers
September 1, 2026
Acceptance Notifications Begin
February 19, 2027
Early Registration
until April 23, 2027
Conference
July 13 – 16, 2027

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META 2026 Archive — Dublin

Plenary and keynote lectures

While the META 2027 program is being prepared, watch the plenary and keynote lectures recorded at META 2026 in Dublin.

2026 Archive
Federico Capasso
Harvard University · USA
From Classical to Quantum Metasurfaces for Multiphoton Interferometry
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2026 Archive
Alexandra Boltasseva
Purdue University · USA
Materials-Driven Photonics: Toward Tunable and Extreme Light Control
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2026 Archive
Jeremy J. Baumberg
University of Cambridge · United Kingdom
Precision Nanogap Metamaterials for Tracking Bioanalytes Using SERS and SEIRA
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2026 Archive
Ruwen Peng
Nanjing University · China
Metasurfaces as a Platform for Classical and Quantum Light Control
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2026 Archive
Rachel Grange
ETH Zurich · Switzerland
Quadratic Nanomaterials for On-Chip Classical and Quantum Devices
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2026 Archive
Eli Yablonovitch
University of California, Berkeley · USA
Can Physics and Optical Science Expedite Artificial Intelligence?
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2026 Archive
Nikolay I. Zheludev
University of Southampton · United Kingdom
How Can Light Measure Finer than Hooke and Faster than Muybridge?
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The META Experience

One conference, three promises

01

Scientific Excellence

Plenaries, keynotes, symposia and peer-reviewed contributions — published in Scopus-indexed proceedings.

02

A Global Community

Researchers from academia, national laboratories and industry, across every continent and career stage.

03

An Exceptional Setting

Each edition of META pairs its scientific program with a memorable venue — from Lisbon to Dublin, and now Niagara Falls.

Leadership

General Co-Chairs

Khaled Mnaymneh

Khaled Mnaymneh

National Research Council
Canada

Sofiane Haffouz

Sofiane Haffouz

National Research Council
Canada

Said Zouhdi

Said Zouhdi

Paris-Saclay University
France

Destination

Science at the edge of the Falls

META 2027 convenes steps away from one of the natural wonders of the world. Four days of science, framed by the thunder of Niagara — on the Canadian side, where the view is at its most dramatic.

Plan Your Stay
Confirmed Venue
Niagara Falls Convention Centre · 6815 Stanley Avenue · a short walk from the Falls.
Getting There
Approximately 80 min by road from Toronto Pearson (YYZ). Buffalo (BUF) is across the US border; check both US and Canadian entry requirements.
The City
Trails, gardens and the Falls illuminated at night — steps from the sessions.

Industry

Meet the META Community

Showcase your technology, host an industrial workshop and connect with researchers, research groups and R&D leaders from around the world.

Exhibition space

A stand on the main circulation, beside the session rooms and the coffee points, for the whole conference.

Industrial workshops

Your own session in the conference program, in a room with full AV.

Program visibility and add-ons

Program advertising is included in every package; optional visibility add-ons are also available.

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Supported by National Research Council Canada Université Paris-Saclay APL Quantum