The National Conference on Emerging Materials for Next-Generation Photonics & Optoelectronics (EMPO 2026) was held at the Department of Physics, IIT Guwahati, on 3–4 July. The two day event showcased advances in photonics and optoelectronics materials, gave student researchers visibility and built momentum for future collaboration. Published 6 July 2026 | Category Meetings & Conferences | Office Dept of Physics A Keynote on Seeing Inside Materials The conference opened with a