Events

SCANDEM2026 Welcome to SCANDEM 2026, The Annual Meeting of Nordic Microscopy Society, taking place in Oulu, Finland, June 9th – 12th, where we will bring together researchers, professionals, and students from across the Nordic countries to explore the latest developments in microscopy and imaging in the fields of life and materials sciences. Biocenter Oulu, Kieppi building

ARCTIC15 is the most effective startup-investor conference in Northern Europe. The goal of the event is to look beneath the surface of a business event. ARCTIC15 enables quality networking, fostering of meaningful relationships and real returns on investment. With the right size, the right people and a focus on meaningful networking, our 15 Values ranging from Equality… Read More »ARCTIC15

We welcome you to Tampere, Finland to join us at the 30th International Semiconductor Laser Conference (ISLC 2026)! The ISLC has a tradition of more than 50 years of bringing together specialists in the field of semiconductor lasers, amplifiers and LEDs. The conference is run in a single session format, providing an opportunity to all… Read More »The 30th International Semiconductor Laser Conference 2026

On July 17, 2026, The Finnish Chips Competence Centre FiCCC, AT-C3 (Austria) and ChipNL CC (Netherlands) are organizing a free half-day workshop as a side-event of the Optica ImageSense Congress in Maastricht. The workshop is organized as part of the EU Chips for Europe Initiative. The meeting is open to everyone, with or without a… Read More »Chips Competence Centres Workshop: Quantum Photonics for Startups & SMEs

A photonics seminar on energy and data is organized in connection to Wasa Future Festival on August 12th. Date: August 12, 2026 Time: 16:00 – 18:00 Place: Wasa Innovation Center, Ring Wing (see the map below) Seminar: Photonics – Energy – Data Panelists: Juha Purmonen, Executive director, Photonics Finland  Jyrki Saarinen, Professor, University of Eastern… Read More »Photonics Seminar at Wasa Future Festival

Photonics4Health Workshop Photonics Finland is organising a Photonics4Health workshop as a side event in Health Insights 2026 event, hosted by the Kuopio Health cluster. The workshop will take place on the morning of 19 August 2026. The workshop will highlight the role of photonics in health and medical applications, bringing together experts and stakeholders to… Read More »Photonics4Health workshop, side event of Health Insights, Kuopio

The European Optical Society Annual Meeting, EOSAM, is a major international scientific conference and exhibition covering all aspects of optics and photonics. The 14th EOSAM is organized in Tampere, Finland, 24-28 August 2026. EOSAM 2026 is organized by The European Optical Society, EOS, in close collaboration with Photonics Finland (EOS National Society Member), Tampere University,… Read More »EOSAM 2026

Nordic Chip Summit 2026 brings together semiconductor, photonics and quantum technology leaders, researchers, investors, policymakers, and ecosystem builders from across the Nordics and Europe. Join us to gain first-hand insight into Europe's semiconductor future, emerging technologies, defence and dual-use opportunities, funding programmes and industry trends, while connecting with the people shaping Europe's deep-tech future. The… Read More »Nordic Chip Summit

Photonics students, meet your future! 🔬✨ The Finnish Photonics Student Industry Forum 2026 brings together students, researchers and companies to connect, exchange ideas and explore career opportunities in Finland’s photonics industry. Theme: From Research to Real-World Impact: Careers, Communication & Innovation in Photonics ​About the Event  ​ ​What does it take to turn photonics knowledge… Read More »The Finnish Photonics Student Industry Forum 2026