Events

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

Explore the Future of Mobility in Baden-Württemberg – Where Photonics and Quantum Technologies Drive Innovation Join us in Stuttgart, the heart of Baden-Württemberg, a region globally recognized for its leadership in mobility and automotive excellence. Home to industry giants like Porsche, Mercedes Benz, TRUMPF, ZEISS and Bosch, as well as pioneering SMEs, Baden-Württemberg combines a… Read More »PhotonQBoost Matching Mission in Stuttgart, Germany: Focus on Mobility

Scaling integrated photonics for global impact Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) are entering commercial deployment, high-volume manufacturing, and critical applications in markets such as data and telecom. PIC Summit Europe 2026 reflects this shift. Discussions move beyond technology potential to address what is required to deliver PICs at scale, from advanced packaging and testing to yield,… Read More »PIC Summit Europe 2026