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SUMMARY:PhotonQBoost Matching Mission in Prague\, Czech Republic: Focus on Manufacturing & Industrial Optics
DESCRIPTION:Photonics in the Czech Republic \n\n\n\nThe Czech Republic offers a full optical manufacturing chain – from precision machining and polishing of lenses\, mirrors\, filters and high-performance optical coatings\, to the development of sophisticated laser systems\, optomechanics\, metrology instruments\, and cutting-edge microscopy solutions. \n\n\n\nDolní Břežany is home to world-leading laser centers such as ELI Beamlines and HiLASE\, representing global excellence in high-power lasers\, photonics research\, and emerging optical quantum technologies. \n\n\n\nMembers of the Czech Optical Cluster span a wide spectrum of applications\, including advanced microscopy\, quantum photonics\, defence and space optics\, and innovative lighting technologies. Together\, they create a strong and dynamic environment for industrial production\, research collaboration\, and technological innovation. \n\n\n\nThe Czech Republic is an ideal destination to explore new partnerships and opportunities across photonics\, laser systems\, optical manufacturing\, quantum technologies\, and aerospace and defence applications.
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SUMMARY:PICS & CHIPS - How photonics is changing the future of chips
DESCRIPTION:PICs & Chips -After work event at Botania\, Joensuu \n\n\n\nWednesday 25th March 2026 16:00-18:00 \n\n\n\nPhotonics Finland together with Finnish Chips Competence Centre FiCCC are organizing a PICS & CHIPS event at Botania on Wednesday\, March 25\, 2026\, from 16:00 to 18:00. This is an official SOHJO 2026 Side Event. \n\n\n\nChips are at the core of modern society\, powering everything from AI and data centres to smart devices\, healthcare technologies\, clean energy solutions\, and defence systems. As global competition intensifies\, chips are not just a technological issue but a strategic and economic one. Through the EU Chips Act\, Europe is investing billions to strengthen its semiconductor ecosystem\, secure supply chains\, and accelerate innovation. Finland’s world-class photonics expertise plays a key role in this effort. \n\n\n\nHow Photonics is revolutionizing the chips industry? \n\n\n\nPhotonics is essential for chip manufacturing\, and Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) are driving new opportunities across AI\, computing\, sensing\, healthcare\, and defence. To move innovations from lab to industry\, pilot lines are crucial for prototyping\, validation\, and scalable production. \n\n\n\nJoensuu\, as one of Finland’s leading hubs for micro- and nanophotonics\, offers unique expertise in photonics technologies directly relevant for PICs. \n\n\n\nThis is not just a technology event. Instead\, the discussion will focus on the commercialization opportunities of Joensuu’s photonics expertise — particularly PICs (photonic integrated circuits) — in the rapidly evolving chips industry. \n\n\n\nCome and discuss with experts and companies about the role and opportunities of photonics and PICs in the future of chips. \n\n\n\nThis event is aimed at companies\, innovators\, and decision-makers interested in the future of semiconductors and photonics-fueled chips. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nJoin the discussion in a relaxed After-work atmosphere: \n\n\n\n\nThis event brings together experts\, companies and decision-makers to discuss:\n\n\n\nhow photonics is reshaping the chips industry\n\n\n\nwhere the major growth and business opportunities lie\n\n\n\nwhy pilot lines are essential for Europe’s chip future\n\n\n\nhow Finland — and Joensuu in particular — can play a stronger role in the global chips ecosystem\n\n\n\nThe event is aimed at companies\, innovators and decision-makers interested in the future of chips\, photonics and technology-driven growth.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nProgramme (preliminary): \n\n\n\n16:00 Doors open\, networking coffee and welcome words by Photonics Finland’s Executive DirectorJuha Purmonen \n\n\n\nKeynotes: \n\n\n\n\n“Shaping the future – integrated photonics for sensing and more” international keynote speaker will be Prof. Ryszard Piramidowich\, who has been involved in developing PIC pilot lines and advancing photonics from laboratories into manufacturing.\n\n\n\n “It’s a 10-year race towards 2 trillion semiconductor industry – what Finland brings to the table?” Pasi Pylväs\, Finnish Chips Competence Center FiCCC\n\n\n\n “Photonics integrated circuits in Joensuu: a glimpse of the future” Professor Matthieu Roussey\, UEF\n\n\n\n“Inside the AI Hardware Startup” Pauli Turunen\, CEO\, HyCom Core \n\n\n\n\n17:30 Afterwork drinks and networking at Botania indoor gardens \n\n\n\nThis event is organized by the Finnish Chips Competence Center FiCCC and Photonics Finland. Limited spaces available! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.photonics.fi/event/pics-chips-how-photonics-is-changing-the-future-of-chips/
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