Nanolight

Organizers:

L. Mart�n Moreno (INMA, CSIC - U. Zaragoza), N. Van Hulst (ICFO, Barcelona)

Scope of the conference

NanoLight 2026 aims to explore the frontiers in the field of subwavelength optics.

The objective of this conference is to facilitate interaction between worldwide researchers working in the field, with a special emphasis on interaction between young and more experienced researchers. To this end, presentations will be given in the afternoons. Mornings will be left free, so participants may enjoy the mountains and/or the excellent working environment provided by the Centro de Ciencias in Benasque (see Benasque Science Centre website for information about the centre facilities).

The meeting will take place in Benasque, a famous ski resort in the heart of the Pyrenees, close to the Spanish/French border.

Invited speakers

The list of invited speakers includes:

P. Alonso	G. Cerullo	Q. Dai
J. Gomez-Rivas	S. Maier	A. Mortensen
R. Quidant	C. Ropers	T. Van Zanten

Additionally, there will be presentations by the groups composing the Spanish consortium Nanolight.es:

J. Aizpurua	F. J. Garcia de Abajo	F. J. Garcia-Vidal
R. Hillenbrand	F. Koppens	L. Liz-Marsan
C. Lopez	L. Martin-Moreno	H. Miguez
I. Pastoriza-Santos	N. van Hulst

Call for participation

Abstract submission should be done through here.

* Abstracts files should be 1 page abstract in .pdf format
* The use of graphics in the abstract is optional.
* A complete editable abstract example and guidelines could be downloaded here.
* You have to be registered before abstract submission

Abstract deadline: Dec 15
Decisions on abstracts will be notified on: Dec 20

Registration fee information

The registration fee for this conference is:

	Before Feb 05	After Feb 05
Regular	350 eur.	450 eur.
Student	200 eur.	300 eur.

The registration fee includes:

- organised bus transportation (reserve seat in advance)
- one reception buffet
- one coffee break with pastries a day
- use of the Centro de Ciencias facilities
- technical assistance and secretarial support

- The deadline for requesting your bill is 15 Jan 2027

*Cancellation Policy*
A 30 euro charge will be applied for cancellations made up to 10 days before the conference start date.
A no refund policy will be applied to cancellations made after this date.

Bus transportation

The center provides free buses:
From Barcelona, Universitat de Barcelona, Diagonal 686, Metro: L3 Palau Reial at 15:00h (Note that the bus stops opposite University of Barcelona, Facultat de Física i Química)

From Barcelona airport ('El Prat', Terminal T2A: on leaving exit, turn left and you will find a police building called 'Mossos d'Esquadra'.
Cross the road using the zebra crossing and turn left. The bus will stop there) at 15:30h.

Return buses:
From Benasque to Barcelona airport and then university, departure at 9:00h.
The trip by bus to Barcelona takes 4-5h. approximately. The trip by car only takes 3h 30m.

Bus trajectories and dates:
- Barcelona-Benasque, Mar 01.
- Benasque-Barcelona, Mar 07.