This session explores cutting-edge advancements in materials, architectures, and functionalities that redefine how we harness, manipulate, and integrate light for next-generation applications. Focusing on novel systems such as perovskite semiconductors, 2D material heterostructures, flexible/wearable optoelectronics, and bio-integrated photonic devices, the discussion will highlight breakthroughs in solar energy conversion, ultrahigh-resolution displays, optical communication, and biomedical sensing. Key themes include scalability of green manufacturing, stability enhancement for real-world deployment, and the fusion of quantum technologies with optoelectronic systems.