Call for Papers

Call for Papers: META 2026

16th International Conference on Metamaterials, Photonic Crystals and Plasmonics

14–17 July 2026 • Dublin, Ireland

Submission Deadline: February 13, 2026

META 2026 will gather the global community of scientists and engineers at the forefront of nanophotonics, metamaterials, and advanced electromagnetic media. This edition will explore groundbreaking developments in optical computing, AI-driven photonics, advanced manufacturing, sustainable energy, and health technologies.

Format: In-person only — with four days of cutting-edge presentations, vibrant discussions, and unique networking opportunities in the heart of Dublin.

Program Highlights

  • Plenary, keynote, and invited lectures by leading experts
  • In-depth tutorials led by world-renowned experts
  • Dedicated sessions and focused symposia on cutting-edge themes
  • Contributed oral and poster presentations

Key Dates

  • Abstract Submission: Feb 13, 2026
  • Acceptance Notification: Feb 20, 2026
  • Early Registration: Apr 24, 2026
  • Conference Dates: Jul 14–17, 2026
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Conference Topics

Plasmonics & Quantum Photonics

  • Plasmonics and nano-optics
  • Topological and quantum photonics
  • Nanophotonic devices for sensing, imaging, and energy harvesting
  • 2D materials and emerging nanomaterials for photonics
  • Photothermal, photoelectric, and biomedical applications

Metamaterials & Metasurfaces

  • Negative index, chiral, and hyperbolic media
  • Flat optics, Huygens’ surfaces, and programmable metasurfaces
  • Acoustic, elastic, and thermal metamaterials
  • Nonlinear and active metamaterial platforms
  • AI-assisted design of metamaterials and metasurfaces

Photonic Crystals & Structured Light

  • Photonic bandgap engineering and light manipulation
  • Photonic crystal lasers, cavities, and quantum emitters
  • Self-assembled and reconfigurable photonic structures

Modeling, Fabrication & Applications

  • Computational electromagnetics and multiphysics modeling
  • Micro/nanofabrication and advanced characterization
  • Quantum photonic devices, plasmonics for health, and nanoscale imaging
  • Self-assembled and reconfigurable photonic structures