
12th Markus Pessa International Summer School on “New Frontiers in Optical Technologies,”
August 11 @ 8:00 am – August 15 @ 5:00 pm EEST

Registration to 12th Markus Pessa International Summer School on “New Frontiers in Optical Technologies,” which will be held from August 11–15, 2025, at Tampere University, Finland is open.
Founded in 2001, the Summer School has become a leading educational event in the field of modern optical technologies, attracting over 120 participants each edition. Since 2023, the School has been dedicated to the memory of Professor Markus Pessa, founder of the Optoelectronics Research Centre in Tampere, honoring his profound contributions to the optics and photonics community.
This year’s program will delve into cutting-edge topics including:
- Advanced laser technologies
- Quantum optics and quantum technology
- Optical systems and sensing
- Fiber technology
- Photonic integration
- Entrepreneurship in photonics
- Ethics in science
Detailed information and registration are available on the Summer School website.