The conference will focus on the research and development of materials research and device applications in organic photonics, electronics, nonlinear optics and electro-optics, including fundamental theories, materials science and engineering, devices, and subsystem development. With the development and spread of information technology in recent years, Industry 4.0 (Germany) and Society 5.0 (Japan) that highly integrates cyber space and physical space have been proposed as science and technology policies, and efforts are being made worldwide to create the next-generation human-centric society using information and communications technology, sensor technology and IoT (Internet of Things) technology. For that purpose, it is essential to share global research results for the practical application of flexible electronics devices, sensor devices, energy conversion devices, photovoltaic devices, display devices, ultra-high speed and low-power-consumption information processing / optical communication devices, terahertz devices, etc. as well as those on fundamental understanding. At this conference, researchers and developers in academia, government laboratories, and industries who are active in various fields bring the latest research results from basics to applications and exchange information to achieve further growth of these fields and to foster the next-generation researchers through active discussions between leading researchers and young researchers.

The schedule of the Nara conference consisting of a single session, a poster session and elaborate social gatherings is designed to maximize interaction among world-renowned scientists and young researchers as well as to provide ample opportunity for wide-ranging discussions.

The following topics will be covered:

Fundamental studies
Micro- and nano photonics
Nonlinear optical phenomena and materials
Optical devices and waveguides
EO polymers and devices
Photochromic materials and applications
Two photon absorption
Light emitting materials and devices
Second-order NLO and EO chromophores
Organic NLO crystals
Photorefractive materials
Third-order NLO materials
Nanostructures and nanomaterials
Biophotonics and nanobiotechnology
Sensors and actuators
Organic photovoltaics and energy harvesting