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Photopatterned electrodes can be created directly on glass, textiles and even skin.
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OFC 2026 plenary speaker Siegbert Martin on the future of optical networks in space.
Featured Events
OFC Conference and Exhibition
15 - 19 March 2026
Be part of the world’s largest optical communications event. Connect, learn and innovate at OFC. Register by 13 February to save.
Advance registration deadline: 13 February 2026 23:59
![[image] Optica Biophotonics Congress](https://opticaorg-dev-cac7d2csctagc8bm.z01.azurefd.net/$web/optica/media/files/events/bio/2026/image_bio_calendar.jpg?ext=.jpg)
Optica Biophotonics Congress
26 - 29 April 2026
Join leading engineers, optical scientists and medical professionals presenting cutting-edge research. Save with advance registration rates.
Advance registration deadline: 13 March 2026 23:59
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Optica Digital Holography and Three-Dimensional Imaging Topical Meeting
01 - 04 June 2026
Showcase advances in digital holography and 3D imaging at this dynamic Optica meeting. Start preparing your abstract. Abstract submissions are open!
Paper submission deadline: 10 February 2026 12:00
![[image] Optica Quantum 2.0 Conference and Exhibition](https://opticaorg-dev-cac7d2csctagc8bm.z01.azurefd.net/$web/optica/media/files/events/quantum/2025/image_qua_calendar.jpg?ext=.jpg)
Optica Quantum 2.0 Conference and Exhibition
15 - 18 June 2026
Bring your latest breakthrough to Quantum 2.0. Share your research with a global audience.
Paper submission deadline: 10 February 2026 12:00
![[image] Optica ImageSense Congress](https://opticaorg-dev-cac7d2csctagc8bm.z01.azurefd.net/$web/optica/media/files/events/imagesense/2026/image_ima_calendar.jpg?ext=.jpg)
Optica ImageSense Congress
12 - 17 July 2026
Present your latest research in next-generation imaging, from neuromorphic systems to AR and VR applications. Paper submissions open soon!
Paper submission deadline: 10 March 2026 12:00
![[image] Optica Advanced Photonics Congress](https://opticaorg-dev-cac7d2csctagc8bm.z01.azurefd.net/$web/optica/media/files/events/photonics/2025/landing/image_ap_headliner.jpg?ext=.jpg)
Optica Advanced Photonics Congress
26 - 30 July 2026
Share research on optical materials, wafer optics, specialty fibers, signal processing, communications, solar, lighting and displays.
Paper submission deadline: 24 March 2026 12:00
