bePOM is an annual gathering of the Belgian photonics community aimed at strengthening the Belgian photonics network, which associates research groups from all universities in Belgium working on fundamental and applied topics in photonics. It provides early-career and established researchers with the opportunity to (re-)discover and learn about ongoing research topics in Belgian cities nearby, without having to move from their home universities. The 6th bePOM edition will take place on September 19, 2025.