Photonics 2026

• NEW Early Bird Registration Deadline has been extended to November 8, 2026 NEW • OPEN Students/PostDocs Participants Accommodation Booking is Open OPEN • CLOSED Regular Paper Submission for Photonics 2026 is now closed CLOSED • Postdeadline submission is Open •

• NEW Submission Status NEW •

All authors will be notified of the acceptance or rejection of their manuscripts. Some reviews have been delayed due to the festival season; however, decisions are being communicated to authors on a rolling basis. We expect to complete the review process and communicate all decisions by October 25, 2026.

Join us for Photonics 2026 in Hyderabad

The 17th edition of India’s flagship global forum for optics, lasers, and photonic technologies, will be hosted by IIT Hyderabad, a premier hub of innovation and research. The event brings together global experts, industry leaders, and young researchers to share breakthroughs, foster collaborations, and shape the future of photonics.

Plenary Speakers

The Plenary Speakers below will share their innovative technical contributions and applications throughout the conference, addressing some of the most complex technologies in the photonics field.

Prof. Donna Strickland

Nobel Laureate in Physics 2018

University of Waterloo, Canada

Prof. Ursula Keller

ETH Zürich

Prof. Chennupati Jagadish

ANU, Canberra

Prof. Sir David Payne

University of Southampton, UK

Meet all speakers

Special Events

Industry–Academia Connect

PhotonBridge

A dynamic platform where researchers, industry leaders, and technologists converge to explore collaboration opportunities, discuss emerging trends, and accelerate the translation of photonics research into impactful real-world applications.

Women in Optics Forum

SheShines

A celebratory and empowering session highlighting the achievements, leadership, and contributions of women in optics and photonics. Engage in inspiring talks, mentorship discussions, and community building to support diversity in the field.

Startup Panel & Innovation Dialogue

LaunchLight

An energetic panel featuring founders, investors, and innovators driving photonics entrepreneurship. Learn about startup journeys, funding pathways, market needs, and how disruptive ideas in light-based technologies are shaping future industries.

PhD Clinic & Research Lounge

InsightLab

A dedicated space for doctoral students to present challenges, refine research ideas, seek expert feedback, and engage in one-on-one mentoring with senior researchers—designed to spark clarity, collaboration, and accelerated progress.