About the Workshop
The Annual Workshop – MetaQuanta is a specialized scientific event hosted at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, focusing on emerging research at the intersection of metamaterials, nanophotonics, and quantum photonics. The workshop brings together a global community of researchers, students, and industry experts specializing in meta-optics, photonic integrated circuits, and advanced nanofabrication technologies.
The primary objective of MetaQuanta is to provide a collaborative platform where participants can exchange ideas, discuss recent breakthroughs, and explore future research directions in meta-structured optical systems and quantum-enabled photonic devices.
Topics and Key Dates
● Non-linear and ultra fast metasurfaces
● Biophotonics and imaging metasurfaces
● Nanophotonics
● THz metasurfaces
● Quantum optics
● Photonic integrated circuits
● Novel optical materials and fabrication techniques
Registration due date: April 30th, 2026
Workshop dates: June 15th to 18th, 2026
Invited Speakers
Why Participate?
- Generate new ideas and gather new knowledge
- Network with like-minded academic and industry members
- Connect directly to hard-to-reach influencers and decision makers within the community
- Reach out to potential faculty applicants and Industrial experts in core and allied areas of photonics
- Promote your products and services to a large, international audience
- Collaborate with those who use your products and services whilst showcasing your company
- Obtain unique snap shot on cutting-edge research in photonics and its applications
Partnership Package Overview
| Sponsorship Level | Sponsorship Cost INR (in lakhs) | Complementary Registration | Other Benefits |
| Titanium | 10 | 3 | One 30-Minute Session. Logo on all Materials. 3x3m (~100sqft) Booth Provision |
| Platinum | 7 | 2 | One 15-Minute Session. Logo on all Materials. 3x3m (~100sqft) Booth Provision |
| Gold | 5 | 1 | One 10-Minute Session. 3x2m (~60sqft) Booth Provision |
| Silver | 2 | 1 | Display Only |
We have created a bustling exhibition area that provides a fantastic opportunity for exhibitors to interact with their audience. Since the space accommodates innovations such as a recharging station, poster sessions, and catering, we expect attendees to visit frequently and stay longer.
Program Committee Members
● Prof. Asokan S
● Prof. Tapajyoti Das Gupta
● Prof. Manukumar Manjappa
● Prof. Varun Raghunathan
● Prof. Jaya Prakash
Prof. Manukumara Manjappa
About IISc
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is a premier public research university dedicated to higher education and research in science, engineering, design, and management. Located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, the Institute was established in 1909 with the active support of Jamsetji Tata; as a result, it is still locally known as the “Tata Institute.” Today, it is ranked among the most prestigious academic institutions in India and holds the distinction of having the highest citations per faculty among all universities worldwide.
The inception of the Institute was deeply influenced by Swami Vivekananda. Impressed by Vivekananda’s views on science and leadership, Jamsetji Tata sought his guidance in advancing the country’s scientific capabilities. Vivekananda endorsed the project with enthusiasm, leading Tata to constitute a Provisional Committee to draft a plan for an institute of research and higher education. This proposal was presented to Lord Curzon on December 31, 1898. Subsequently, Nobel Laureate Sir William Ramsay was consulted to identify a suitable location; he recommended Bangalore as the ideal site.
In 1909, Morris Travers, a co-worker of Sir William Ramsay and co-discoverer of the noble gases, became the Institute’s first Director. Having played a pivotal role in its founding, Travers saw the directorship as a natural continuation of his efforts. Later, the Institute reached a significant milestone when Nobel Laureate Sir C.V. Raman became its first Indian Director.
In 2018, IISc was among the first six institutions to be granted “Institute of Eminence” status by the Government of India. In 2019, the Institute launched its official brand statement: “Discover and Innovate; Transform and Transcend; Serve and Lead.” Continuing its trajectory of growth, IISc received a private donation of ₹425 crore in 2022—the largest in its history—to establish a state-of-the-art postgraduate medical institute.
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