Italian Conference on Optics and Photonics (ICOP) 2026 - Call for papers OPEN
June 15 – 17
L’Aquila, Italy
Conference Chair: Cristian Antonelli (Università dell’Aquila)
The Italian Conference on Optics and Photonics (ICOP 2026) invites researchers, professionals, and students to submit abstracts and participate in one of the leading scientific events in the field of Optics and Photonics.
ICOP aims to bring together researchers from Italy and around the world, fostering networking opportunities and the exchange of recent research developments within a stimulating, multidisciplinary forum. The conference is designed to establish itself as a high-level meeting point for both fundamental and applied research across a broad range of photonics-related disciplines.
The scientific program will cover key areas including, but not limited to Nano and Quantum Sciences, Optical Communication Systems, Optical Imaging and Sensing, Laser and Nonlinear Optics, Applications of Photonic Technology and new Emerging Topics.
The conference program will feature invited lectures, oral and poster sessions, and workshops, offering ample opportunities for scientific discussion and collaboration.
Important Dates
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Abstract submission deadline: February 28, 2026
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Acceptance notification: April 15, 2025
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
Authors are invited to submit their abstract by email to:
Please include the tag [Abstract] in the subject line of your email.
What You Will Need to Submit
A one-page PDF document containing:
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Title
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Author(s) information (please underline the presenting author)
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Main topic selected
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Up to 5 keywords
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Abstract text
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.
Submission Agreement
By submitting an abstract, all presenting authors agree to:
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Register and pay the conference registration fee
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Attend the conference in person
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Present their contribution at the scheduled time
We warmly encourage the optics and photonics community to contribute and take part in ICOP 2026, an event dedicated to advancing knowledge, innovation, and collaboration in photonics.
For further updates, please follow the conference website: https://www.icop2026.it/
or the IEEE Photonics Society Italy chapter website: https://r8.ieee.org/italy-pho36/icop-2026/
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- Luigi Zordan Congress Center
- St. Basilio Monastery
- L'Aquila, Abruzzi
- Italy
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