META 2026, the 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

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