Conference

Key Dates & Deadlines

Everything from the call for abstracts through the conference in Siegen (Germany) and the on-demand window after - one chronological view of what's due when.

  1. 03 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
    Active Abstract Submission

    Abstract Submission Open

    Abstracts for lecture, poster and poster pitch can be submitted during this period.

  2. September - October 2026
    Participation

    Notification of Acceptance

    Authors will be notified about the acceptance of their submitted abstracts and the assigned presentation format. Presenting authors whose contributions have been accepted must complete their conference registration within three weeks of receiving the acceptance notification. At least one presenting author per accepted contribution must register within this period to confirm that the contribution will be included in the conference program.

  3. September - October 2026
    Scientific Program

    Publication of the Preliminary Program

    Take a first look at the preliminary scientific program of LightMAT 2027.

  4. January 2027
    Scientific Program

    Publication of the Final Program

    The final scientific program of LightMAT 2027 will be published.

  5. 03 Mar 2027

    Opening of the Event Platform

    The event platform will open on this date. The platform runs in modern browsers. A link to the platform will be published on the event website approximately one week before the event begins. Participants and authors can log in to their personal user account to familiarize themselves with the platform and connect with other participants before the event. The Zoom links for the sessions will appear on the day of each session.

  6. 10 Mar 2027

    Start of LightMAT 2027

    Start of the 7th International Conference on Light Materials - LightMAT 2027.

  7. 28 Mar 2027

    End of On-Demand Video Access

    Registered participants can watch the recorded presentations on demand until this date.

LightMAT 2027
10 - 12 March 2027 | LightMAT in Siegen (Germany) & online