Discussions on Nano and Mesoscopic Optics

DINAMO 2026 is the fifth edition of "Discussions on Nano and Mesoscopic Optics". At this inspiring international meeting, scientists are invited to discuss in a relaxed atmosphere recent advances in understanding the interaction of light with nano and microscale systems. The meeting will have a strong emphasis on encouraging interactions between senior and early stage scientists, with technical and social activities.
 

Nano and mesoscale optics is a multidisciplinary field that spans many different disciplines. DINAMO aims to promote interactions between researchers from diverse backgrounds to give new solutions to complex problems. DINAMO will explore the different circumstances in which nano and mesoscale optics occur, e.g., biological systems (proteins and DNA), soft materials (colloids and polymers), quantum effects, fabricated mechanical nanostructures (nano-antennas, motors, ratchets, and scaffolding), and, more generally, it will explore light emission and propagation through complex and diffusive media.
 

DINAMO will embrace all branches of nano and mesoscopic optics, including plasmonics, optical manipulation, cavity optics, nanophononics, optical fields in random media, single molecule spectroscopy, non-linear nano-optics, nano-holography, optical nano-antennas, quantum optics, optomechanics, and biophotonics, from both experimental and theoretical viewpoints.
 

DINAMO 2026 will be held at Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa in South Africa, 5-10 April 2026

The hotel is situated in Franschhoek, a small town at the heart of the Cape Winelands. It features Cape Dutch architecture, manicured gardens, and spectacular views of the Franschhoek mountains. Amenities include a spa, tennis courts, swimming pool and jacuzzi.
 

Previous Editions of DINAMO

• DINAMO 2023, Svolvær, Lofoten Islands, Norway
  
  
• DINAMO 2019, Isla San Cristobal, Ecuador
  
  
• DINAMO 2017, Siglufjörður, Iceland
  
  
• DINAMO 2015, El Chaltén, Patagonia, Argentina

Program

During DINAMO 2026 you will be participating in:

• Scientific presentations
• Poster sessions
• Networking
• Social gatherings, including wine tasting at local vineyards

Organizing Committee

DINAMO 2026 is organized by:

• Stefan Maier (Monash University, Australia; Imperial College London, United Kingdom)
  
  
• Andrea Bragas (Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina)
  
  
• Aitzol Garcia-Etxarri (Donostia International Physics Center, Spain)
  
  
• Mark Tame (Stellenbosch University, South Africa)

Event Sponsorship

The conference is supported with financial help from Imperial College London and the Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC).

Event Coordination

The conference is being organized with help from Venues for Conferences in Africa.