5NANO2023 is a collaborative effort – a joint venture, sponsored by AICTE, SERB-DST, Govt. of India, technically co-sponsored by IEEE Photonics Society USA, hosted by IEEE Photonics Society Student Chapter, and VISAT Engineering College (Ernakulam, Kerala, India). The program features a rich tapestry of presentations, keynotes, and panel discussions, that encapsulate the diversity and depth of nanotechnology applications.