June 20 – 24, 2027 • Stockholm, Sweden

International Conference on
Optical MEMS & Nanophotonics

Bringing together global researchers, engineers, and industry pioneers to shape the future of micro-optics, metamaterials, and quantum photonic systems during Stockholm’s Midsummer season.

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Inspiring Days
June 20th – 24th, 2027
12+
Technical Sessions
Oral & Poster Presentations
4
Plenary Keynotes
World-renowned experts

Premier International Forum on Micro & Nano Photonics

The International Conference on Optical MEMS and Nanophotonics (OMN) is the flagship international conference dedicated to micro-optical electro-mechanical systems and nano-scale photonic phenomena.

OMN held its first edition in 1996 and has established itself as the flagship conference in the field for the past 30 years.

In June 2027, Stockholm welcomes the international scientific community to foster interdisciplinary discussions, unveil groundbreaking research, and establish strategic collaborations across optics, MEMS, and materials science.

The IEEE Transducers and OMN conferences share a conference venue in 2027 and run in parallel. Attendees of either conference have full access to both programs, and the attendance fees are the same for both. However, social event registration and payment are handled individually for each event, and certain events may be open only to attendees of one of the conferences. The OMN submission deadline comes after the Transducers author notification and thus work already accepted to Transducers will not be considered for OMN. (The Transducers program chair serves on the OMN TPC, and vice versa.)

  • Cutting-Edge Technology

    From tunable metasurfaces to silicon photonics and quantum sensors.

  • High-Impact Networking

    Connect with leading academic chairs, industry leaders, and emerging researchers.

  • White Nights of Stockholm

    Experience Scandinavia's vibrant midsummer light during conference evening events.

Stockholm waterfront scenery - Credits: Henrik Trygg/imagebank.sweden.se
Credits: Henrik Trygg/imagebank.sweden.se

Meet the Conference Chairs

Prof. Kristinn B. Gylfason — General Chair
General Chair

Kristinn B. Gylfason

KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Professor of Micro- and Nanosystems at KTH. Chairing the OMN 2027 steering committee and leading the local organization in Stockholm.

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Prof. Niels Quack — Program Chair
Program Chair

Niels Quack

IMS CHIPS & University of Stuttgart, Germany

Head of Institute at IMS CHIPS and Professor at University of Stuttgart. Directing the technical paper peer review, keynote selection, and technical tracks.

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Prof. Joseph Talghader — Optical MEMS Chair
Optical MEMS Chair

Joseph Talghader

University of Minnesota, USA

Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota. Leading the Optical MEMS track of the technical program.

Prof. Young Min Song — Nanophotonics Chair
Nanophotonics Chair

Young Min Song

KAIST, South Korea

Endowed Chair Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering at KAIST. Leading the Nanophotonics track of the technical program.

International Steering Committee

Steering Committee Chair

Andreas Seifert

CIC nanoGUNE, San Sebastián, Spain

America

  • Eric Pei-Yu Chiou University of California at Los Angeles, USA
  • Hugo Enrique Hernandez Figueroa University of Campinas, Brazil
  • Igal Brener Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, USA
  • Joseph Talghader University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA
  • Wei-Chuan Shih University of Houston, USA
  • Yves-Alain Peter Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal, Canada

Asia/Pacific

  • Eiji Higurashi Tohoku University, Japan
  • Guangya Zhou National University of Singapore, Singapore
  • Huikai Xie Beijing Institute of Technology, China
  • Jui-che (Ted) Tsai National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
  • Kentaro Iwami Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan
  • Wibool Piyawattanametha King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Young Min Song KAIST, Daejeon, South Korea
  • Yoshihiro Taguchi Keio University, Japan

Europe/Africa/Middle East

  • Andreas Seifert CIC nanoGUNE, San Sebastián, Spain
  • Angela Dudley University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Caglar Ataman University of Freiburg, Germany
  • Dan Marom The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
  • Frederic Zamkotsian Marseille Astrophysics Laboratory, CNRS, France
  • Jost Adam Uni Kassel, Germany
  • Kristinn B. Gylfason KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
  • Niels Quack IMS CHIPS & University of Stuttgart, Germany
  • Onur Ferhanoğlu Istanbul Technical University, Republic of Turkey
  • Ralf Bauer University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Conference Tracks & Topics

OMN 2027 invites original research contributions across a wide spectrum of micro-optics and nanophotonics fields.

Optical MEMS & Tunable Devices

Micro-mirrors, MEMS scanners, tunable filters, deformable mirrors, and optical switches for display, LiDAR, and telecom.

  • MEMS scanners & 3D beam steering
  • Adaptive micro-optics & microlenses
  • Optical actuators & piezo-MEMS

Nanophotonics & Metamaterials

Metasurfaces, plasmonics, photonic crystals, near-field optics, and subwavelength light manipulation.

  • Flat optics & dielectric metasurfaces
  • Plasmonic biosensors & cavities
  • Subwavelength light-matter interaction

Integrated & Silicon Photonics

Photonic integrated circuits (PICs), silicon & III-V integration, optical interconnects, and waveguide systems.

  • Heterogeneous III-V on silicon integration
  • Low-loss waveguide networks
  • On-chip lasers & high-speed modulators

Quantum & Nonlinear Optics

On-chip single-photon sources, quantum key distribution, frequency combs, and nonlinear nanophotonics.

  • Integrated quantum light sources
  • Micro-resonator frequency combs
  • Nonlinear metasurfaces & harmonic generation

Biophotonics & Medical Sensing

Lab-on-a-chip optical devices, point-of-care diagnostics, optofluidics, and biomedical imaging systems.

  • Optofluidic lab-on-a-chip platforms
  • Label-free optical biosensors
  • Endoscopic MEMS probes

Micro/Nano Fabrication & Packaging

Advanced lithography, 3D laser nanoprinting, wafer bonding, and micro-optical system integration packaging.

  • Two-photon direct laser writing
  • Wafer-level optical packaging
  • Novel optical materials & thin films

Important Key Dates

Mark your calendar for upcoming OMN 2027 submission and registration deadlines.

January 15, 2027

Call for Papers Opens

Abstract submission portal opens for oral and poster technical contributions.

Upcoming
February 15, 2027

Abstract Submission Deadline

Final deadline for 2-page paper submissions across all six conference tracks.

Key Milestone
March 15, 2027

Author Notification

Peer review decision notifications dispatched to corresponding authors.

Upcoming
April 30, 2027

Early Bird Registration Closes

Discounted registration deadline for academic delegates and student authors.

Upcoming
June 20 – 24, 2027

OMN 2027 Conference

Five days of keynotes, technical sessions, banquet, and networking in Stockholm.

Conference Week

The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.

Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre

A state-of-the-art, ecologically sustainable venue situated in the vibrant heart of central Stockholm.

Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre - Credits: Tuukka Ervasti/imagebank.sweden.se
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Premier Scandinavian Congress Destination

The Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre (Nils Ericsons Plan 4, Stockholm) offers world-class facilities designed for high-impact international scientific gatherings.

Featuring panoramic glass facades looking out over Riddarfjärden and Stockholm City Hall, the venue integrates advanced AV & optical presentation systems with flexible exhibition halls.

  • Unrivaled Central Accessibility

    Connected directly to Stockholm Central Station — 20 minutes from Arlanda Airport via Arlanda Express.

  • World-Leading Sustainability

    LEED Gold certified venue with climate-neutral operations and energy storage cooled by Lake Mälaren water.

  • On-Site Accommodations

    Directly connected to the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel and surrounded by city dining & hotels.

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Experience Midsummer in Stockholm

Known as the Venice of the North, Stockholm seamlessly combines historic maritime charm with cutting-edge academic innovation. June brings nearly 20 hours of daylight during Midsummer celebrations.

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Previous Conferences

Thirty years of Optical MEMS & Nanophotonics, hosted in 15 countries — from Keystone, Colorado in 1996 to Québec in 2026.

OMN 2026

Saint-Alexis-des-Monts, QC, Canada

Chairs

  • Yves-Alain Peter
  • Ralf Bauer
  • Angela Dudley
  • Kentaro Iwami

OMN 2025

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chairs

  • Wibool Piyawattanametha
  • Yves-Alain Peter
  • Kristinn B. Gylfason
  • Yoshihiro Taguchi

OMN 2024

San Sebastián, Spain

Chairs

  • Andreas Seifert
  • Frederic Zamkotsian
  • Wei-Chuan Shih
  • Yoshihiro Taguchi

OMN 2023

Campinas, Brazil

Chair

  • Hugo Hernandez-Figueroa

OMN 2022

Online

Chairs

  • Onur Ferhanoğlu
  • Wibool Piyawattanametha
  • John X. Zhang

OMN 2021

Online Summer School

Chairs

  • Joseph Talghader
  • Guangya Zhou
  • Harald Schenk

OMN 2019

Daejeon, South Korea

Chair

  • Ki-Hun Jeong

OMN 2018

Lausanne, Switzerland

Chairs

  • Niels Quack
  • Yves-Alain Peter
  • Hans Peter Herzig
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OMN 2017

Santa Fe, NM, USA

Chair

  • Vladimir Aksyuk

OMN 2016

Singapore

Chair

  • Chengkuo Lee

OMN 2015

Jerusalem, Israel

Chair

  • Dan Marom

OMN 2014

Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Chairs

  • Deepak Uttamchandani
  • Andreas Seifert
  • Aaron Danner

OMN 2013

Kanazawa, Japan

Chair

  • Minoru Sasaki

OMN 2012

Banff, AB, Canada

Chairs

  • David L. Dickensheets
  • Yves-Alain Peter
  • George Barbastathis

OMN 2011

Istanbul, Turkey

Chair

  • Hakan Ürey

OMN 2010

Sapporo, Japan

Chair

  • Hiroshi Toshiyoshi

OMN 2009

Clearwater, FL, USA

Chair

  • Lih Y. Lin

OMN 2008

Freiburg, Germany

Chairs

  • Hans Zappe
  • Yves-Alain Peter
  • Sailing He

OMN 2007

Hualien, Taiwan

Chair

  • J. Andrew Yeh

OMN 2006

Big Sky, MT, USA

Chair

  • Joseph Talghader

OMN 2005

Oulu, Finland

Chairs

  • Harri Kopola
  • David L. Dickensheets
  • Hiroshi Miyajima

OMN 2004

Takamatsu, Japan

Chair

  • Kazuhiro Hane

OMN 2003

Waikoloa, HI, USA

Chairs

  • Olav Solgaard
  • Joseph Talghader

OMN 2002

Lugano, Switzerland

Chairs

  • Hans Peter Herzig
  • Hideto Iwaoka
  • Norman C. Tien

OMN 2001

Okinawa, Japan

Chairs

  • Renshi Sawada
  • Jürgen Mohr
  • Lih Y. Lin

OMN 2000

Kauai, HI, USA

Chairs

  • Joe Ford
  • Klas Hjort
  • Renshi Sawada

OMN 1999

Mainz, Germany

Chair

  • Wolfgang Ehrfeld

OMN 1998

Monterey, CA, USA

Chairs

  • James Walker
  • Ming C. Wu

OMN 1997

Nara, Japan

Chairs

  • Nico de Rooij
  • Hiroyuki Fujita

OMN 1996

Keystone, CO, USA

Chairs

  • Ming C. Wu
  • Nico de Rooij
  • Susanne Arney

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