 | ISPhOA 2026: The 6th International Seminar on Photonics, Optics, and its Applications Batusangkar, Indonesia, December 2-3, 2026 |
| Conference web page | https://isphoa2026.org/ |
| Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=isphoa2026 |
| Poster | (download) |
| Submission deadline | October 15, 2026 |
About ISPhOA 2026
The International Seminar on Photonics, Optics, and its Applications (ISPhOA) is a biennial scientific program that first began in 2014. The first ISPhOA was held on October 14–15, 2014, in Sanur, Bali, and continued with successive seminars on August 24–25, 2016, in Kuta, Bali, and on August 1–2, 2018, in Surabaya. Due to the worldwide spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 4th ISPhOA was held in full online mode on December 1–2, 2020, and then also the subsequent 5th ISPhOA on November 29–30, 2022. After a hiatus in 2024, the 6th ISPhOA is now scheduled to be held on December 2–3, 2026, in Batusangkar, West Sumatra.
Since its establishment, ISPhOA has been dedicated and aimed as a scientific forum to bring together leading national and international researchers, engineers, and practitioners that are interested in developing innovations in any of the light-based-related technologies. The seminar offers plenary, keynote, and invited talks given by prominent researchers in the related topics on photonics and optics, as well as contributed oral and poster presentations, special sessions, and exhibitions of commercial products. Participants will also engage in social and cultural events to foster informal networking talks in a friendly setting.
This year ISPhOA 2026 will feature the theme of AI-driven light-based technology innovations, and it is envisioned as a platform for generating innovative ideas by leveraging advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. We expect these AI advancements to spur new innovations in light-based technology that will address various societal challenges.
List of Topics
ISPhOA 2026 welcomes original and unpublished research on light-based technology. Submissions are invited in, but not limited to, the following topics.
- Halal Authentication Technologies Optical and photonic methods for non-destructive halal verification, food authentication, and material purity testing.
- Life-sciences & Medical Related Technologies Light-based innovations applied to biomedical diagnostics, therapy, imaging, and life science research.
- Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries Optical sensing and photonic systems for precision agriculture, aquaculture monitoring, and livestock management.
- Manufacturing and Industries Laser processing, optical inspection, photonic quality control, and smart manufacturing applications.
- Communication & Multimedia Optical fiber communications, Li-Fi, photonic networks, and light-based multimedia transmission systems.
- Energy-related Sectors Solar energy harvesting, photovoltaics, optical energy storage, and light-driven energy conversion technologies.
- Transportation-related Technologies LiDAR for autonomous vehicles, optical traffic sensing, aerospace photonics, and navigation systems.
- Other Light-based Related Innovations All other original research on light-based technology innovations are also welcome.
Publication
After a careful double-blind review process, all accepted papers, subject to proper registration and presentation at the seminar, will be published in the following proceedings:
ISPhOA 2026 Proceedings of SPIE
Proceedings volumes are submitted for evaluation to be indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, Ei Compendex, Inspec, Google Scholar, the Astrophysical Data System (ADS) and Crossref.
- Manuscripts are officially published after the seminar, and every published paper is archived in the SPIE Digital Library with a permanent DOI.
- Only manuscripts presented at the seminar and received according to the guidelines and due dates are published. Papers and posters not presented will not appear in the proceedings.
- Chairs and editors may require revision before approving publication, and reserve the right to reject any manuscript that does not meet the standards of a scientific publication. Their decision is final.
Venue
The conference will be held in Hybrid: On-site & Online.
Venue: Gedung Kuliah Terpadu (GKT), Kampus 2 Jl. Raya Batusangkar - Padang Panjang KM. 7 Nagari Parambahan, Kec. Lima Kaum Kab. Tanah Datar, Sumatera Barat 27264, Indonesia
Contact
Sekretariat: Laboratorium Elektronika dan Instrumentasi (Gedung L) Tadris Fisika, Fakultas Tarbiyah dan Ilmu Keguruan UIN Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar Jalan Sudirman No. 137, Limo Kaum 27217
Telp/Fax: (0752) 71150