META 2026, the 16th International Conference on Metamaterials, Photonic Crystals and Plasmonics
META 2026 is the flagship international conference that brings researchers, scientists, and professionals working on cutting-edge developments.
Date
14–17 July 2026
Subject areas
Materials , Energy , Physical , Nanoscience
Location
Dublin, Ireland
META 2026 , the 16th International Conference on Metamaterials, Photonic Crystals and Plasmonics 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.
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
Conference Topics
- Plasmonics and 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 and 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 and Structured Light
- Photonic bandgap engineering and light manipulation
- Photonic crystal lasers, cavities, and quantum emitters
- Self-assembled and reconfigurable photonic structures
- Modeling, Fabrication and 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
Event details
Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland