Important Dates
Abstract submission deadline: February 28, 2026 March 20, 2026
Acceptance Notification: April 15, 2026 April 20, 2026
What You Will Need to Submit
A one-page pdf document (no other formats are accepted) with the following:
- Title
- Author(s) information (underline the presenter)
- Main topic selected
- Max 5 Keywords
- Abstract of the submission
Note: Only original material should be submitted. Commercial papers, papers with no new research/development content, and papers with proprietary restrictions will not be accepted for presentation.
Main Topics
Nano and Quantum Sciences Quantum cryptography and communication, Quantum sensing/imaging/metrology and nanofabrication, Optical antennas and nanoantennas, Nano-optical cavities and waveguides
Optical Communication Systems Novel fibers, Active optical devices,Photonic integrated circuits, Digital transmission systems, Access, data center and optical networks
Optical Imaging and Sensing Bio-imaging and microscopy, chemical, biochemical and physical sensors, Fiber sensors, Lab-on-chip,Optogenetics, Optofluidics, Image sensors
Laser and Nonlinear Optics Micro-structured and specialty optical fibres, Quantum confined lasers and laser components, Fiber lasers, Nonlinear optics and its applications
Applications of Photonic Technology Photonics in manufacturing, Organic electronics and photonics, Photonics for solar energy systems, Photonics for automotive and aerospace, Photonics for agri-food
Emerging Topics 3D Printed optics and additive photonic manufacturing, Digital optics for immersive displays, Neuro-inspired photonic computing, Photonics for free space, 5G and microwave applications
Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning and Deep Learning applications for Photonics and Biophotonics. Machine Learning methods for Photonic Design and Analysis. Photonics data analysis using Machine and Deep Learning.
How to Submit Your Abstract
Send the document by email to: papers@icop2026.it
Please insert the tag “[Abstract]” into the subject line of your email.
IMPORTANT: If you are a student and would like to compete for best-student-paper awards, insert the tag [Abstract – STUDENT]
Submission Agreement
All presenting authors agree to the following conditions by submitting an abstract:
- Register and pay the conference registration fee
- Attend the meeting in person
- Present at the scheduled time