Jointly organized by IIT Madras & IISc Bengaluru

International Conference on Chalcogenides and Applied Photonics

(ICCAP 2026)

Dates
30–31 July, 2026
Venue
Faculty Hall, IISc Bengaluru
Conference
2 Days · 10 Themes

Timeline

Important Dates

Submission of Abstract Open

01 May 2026

Last Date for Abstract Submission

08 July 2026

Notification of Acceptance of Abstracts

10 July 2026

Note: Researchers are requested to submit an abstract online in any of the thematic areas. Shortlisted abstracts will be intimated for oral or poster presentation.

Our Mission

Objectives

ICCAP 2026 will focus on different thematic areas with the main focus on emerging technologies using chalcogenide glasses and advanced materials.

The exposition on chalcogenide glasses and allied materials, with active participation of academic researchers and industry partners, has been planned to promote the exchange of ideas between experts.

Focus Areas

Thematic Areas

Researchers may submit abstracts in any of the ten thematic areas below.

Chalcogenide glasses

Amorphous structures and properties of chalcogen-based materials.

Phase change materials

Reversible structural transitions for memory and cognitive computing.

Two-dimensional materials and devices

Novel physics in atomically thin layered chalcogenides.

Optoelectronic devices

Harnessing light-matter interactions for advanced optical components.

Applied photonics

Practical applications of light generation, manipulation, and detection.

Optical sensing and precision measurement

High-sensitivity sensors exploiting unique photonic behaviors.

Fiber optic technology

Next-generation transmission lines using specialized glassy cores.

Biophotonics and healthcare

Optical diagnostics and treatments using infrared-transmitting materials.

Quantum technology

Photonic platforms enabling secure communication and quantum processing.

AI-based chalcogenide materials

Machine-learning guided discovery and optimization of glassy systems.