FOTONICA 2014 is the 16th Italian National Conference on Photonic Technologies. The Conference is the meeting place of the Italian Photonic Community where the most advanced achievements of research in photonics are presented and discussed. The Conference covers all aspects of photonics, with a particular emphasis on applications. FOTONICA 2014 will be structured as technical sessions that will include review-papers and original contributions relevant to the general Conference themes (presented orally or as Posters). There will also be panels and symposia that will present what is currently the state of the art and consider the future expectations of photonics, including the national and international initiatives under development. FOTONICA 2014 is aimed at an audience of all professionals active in photonics, including researchers, manufacturers and users of technology, as well as analysts and investors interested in this sector. Special conditions will apply to encourage the participation of students of specific Ph.D. or university courses.