OCM 2027 - 8th International Conference on Optical Characterization of Materials

Conference theme

The International Conference on Optical Characterization of Materials (OCM) will be held for the 8th time in March 2027. OCM is organized by the Karlsruhe Center for Spectral Signatures of Materials (KCM) in cooperation with the German Chapter of the Instrumentation & Measurement Society of IEEE. KCM is an association of institutes of the Karlsruhe Institute for Technology (KIT) and the business unit Automated Visual Inspection of the Fraunhofer Institute of Optronics, System Technologies and Image Exploitation IOSB.

The state of the art in the optical characterization of materials is advancing quickly. The aim of this conference is leading researchers in the field of characterisation of materials by spectral properties from UV (240 nm) to IR (14 μm), multispectral image analysis, X-ray methods, polarimetry and microscopy. Typical areas for these applications and techniques are e.g. the food industry, recycling of waste materials, detection of contaminated materials, mining, process industry and raw materials.

Information on the next conference

The 8th International Conference on Optical Characterization of Materials (OCM) will be held in March 17-18, 2027.
👍 Double Event:
The SpectroNet Collaboration Conference (SCC 2027) will take place one day before the OCM, on March 16. Be there! 

On this page you will find an overview of all information and notes relevant for visiting or actively participating in the International Conference on Optical Characterization of Materials (OCM) of 2027.

Get more information about:

  • Call for Papers
  • The presentation and publication of accepted contributions
  • The program committee
  • The conference venue
  • The OCM 2027 program (offline)
  • The registration fee (offline)

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Important dates

Submission of abstract:  UPDATE: October 15, 2026
Notification of acceptance: October 27, 2026
Submission of final papers: Januar 10,2027
Conference:    March 17-18, 2027


Registration fee

The fee includes conference proceedings, buffet lunch, snacks, and beverages during coffee breaks as well as buffet dinner on Wednesday.

For participants
Registration before February 1, 2027
540 €
490 €
For speakers
Registration before February 1, 2027
410 €
360 €
For students
Registration before February 1, 2027
250 €
210 €
For exhibitors (includes 1 table for exhibits)
Registration before February 1, 2027
640 €
590 €

The OCM 2027 program

The OCM will take place on two days. Here you will find the program overview.

 

 

 

Offline / in preparation

Publication and presentation of contributions

Once your scientific paper has been accepted, you may present it in a talk or on a poster at OCM 2027. Find out what you need to consider here by following the link.

Registration for participants and speakers

You want to visit OCM 2027 or actively participate in the event? 

 

 


Offline / in preparation

Program committee

The program committee presides over OCM 2025 as a group of experts. Follow the link to get an overview of the committee members.

 

Conference venue

The Fraunhofer IOSB in Karlsruhe is the venue for OCM 2027. Follow the link to get information about Karlsruhe and how to get there.