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SUMMARY:Meet the Experts: EDRMedeso Simulation Events 2026 | Tampere
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Experts: EDRMedeso Simulation Events 2026 | Tampere – 6 May \n\n\n\nMeet the Experts is EDRMedeso’s flagship simulation event\, bringing together engineers and simulation users for a day of practical presentations and demos. The day also includes 75‑minute breakout sessions\, including an Optics & Photonics session focused on Ansys Zemax\, Lumerical and Speos\, covering topics such as lens design and optimisation\, stray light analysis\, photonics simulation\, and real‑world user cases. \n\n\n\nWho should attend: \n\n\n\nThis event is designed for people interested in simulation technology. The Optics & Photonics breakout session is especially relevant for Ansys Zemax\, Lumerical and Speos users\, as well as optics & photonics engineers interested in optical simulation. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for free
URL:https://www.photonics.fi/event/simulation-event-meet-the-experts/
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SUMMARY:Meet the Experts Vantaa\, Finland | EDRMedeso Simulation Event
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Experts: EDRMedeso Simulation Events 2026 | Vantaa – 7 May \n\n\n\nMeet the Experts is EDRMedeso’s flagship simulation event\, bringing together engineers and simulation users for a day of practical presentations and demos. The day also includes 75‑minute breakout sessions\, including an Optics & Photonics session focused on Ansys Zemax\, Lumerical and Speos\, covering topics such as lens design and optimisation\, stray light analysis\, photonics simulation\, and real‑world user cases. \n\n\n\nWho should attend: \n\n\n\nThis event is designed for people interested in simulation technology. The Optics & Photonics breakout session is especially relevant for Ansys Zemax\, Lumerical and Speos users\, as well as optics & photonics engineers interested in optical simulation. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for free
URL:https://www.photonics.fi/event/meet-the-experts-vantaa-finland-edrmedeso-simulation-event/
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SUMMARY:Light for Families – Valoa Perheille
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, “Light for Families”  dives into the world of colours with the theme The Colour Revolution! \n\n\n\nUniversity of Eastern Finland\, University of Eastern Finland’s LUMA Center\, and the Photonics Flagship PREIN warmly welcome you to the Valoa perheille event on Saturday\, 9 May 2026\, from 10:00 to 14:00 at the Joensuu Art Garden Botania. Valoa perheille event is being organised for the sixth time\, and its popularity has grown year by year\, bringing photonics—the science of light—closer to children and young people. \n\n\n\nThis spring\, we will explore the fascinating world of colours through light. The theme of the event is colours: where they come from\, why we see them the way we do\, and what surprising things light reveals about the colours in our environment. The programme offers fun and insightful activities for the whole family. \n\n\n\nChildren (approximately 3–12 years old) can take part in an exciting colour adventure\, uncovering the secrets of colours through the science of light. The adventure is suitable for the youngest children together with an adult\, and for older children independently. As is tradition\, participants can also make a Mother’s Day gift during the day—naturally using colours and photonics. In addition\, you will have the opportunity to explore the enchanting surroundings of the Joensuu Art Garden Botania\, where colours shine and inspire everywhere. \n\n\n\nThe event is free of charge and open to everyone. Come and enjoy a bright spring day with your family\, learn something new\, and celebrate Mother’s Day in the spirit of colours and light. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact Iiro Muhonen via email at iiro.muhonen@uef.fi or by phone at 050 324 2548.
URL:https://www.photonics.fi/event/light-for-families-valoa-perheille-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260521T083000
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Invitation: Strong brand – a competitive advantage
DESCRIPTION:Still time to join us for our exclusive breakfast session at Roschier\, Kasarmikatu 21 A\, Helsinki. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuilding a breakthrough company in tech requires exceptional science\, innovation\, engineering\, and increasingly\, a strong brand. Yet many early-stage and scaling companies underestimate the tangible business value that a well-built brand can create. \n\n\n\nWe warmly invite founders\, owners\, and leadership teams of technology-driven start-ups and scale-ups to join us for a focused morning session at Roschier’s. In this short\, high-impact event\, we will explore how brand building translates into real business advantage: from attracting partners and talent to strengthening market position\, credibility\, and ultimately company valuation with smart\, well-targeted investments in brand. \n\n\n\n08.30  \n\n\n\nBreakfast and networking \n\n\n\n09.00  \n\n\n\nOpening words  \n\n\n\nJohanna Flythström\, Partner\, Roschier \n\n\n\n09.10  \n\n\n\nNEW speaker confermed! \n\n\n\nCase Bluefors: The business benefits of a compounding reputation – how credibility and visibility accelerate growth \n\n\n\nIngela Waismaa\, Director Marketing and Communications \n\n\n\n09.40  \n\n\n\nBrand design that works – practical principles for building distinctive\, scalable brands \n\n\n\nArttu Salovaara & Martin Mohr\, CEO & CCO\, Bond \n\n\n\n10.10  \n\n\n\nLegal aspects of a strong brand – protecting and structuring your most valuable intangible asset \n\n\n\nMarkku Tuominen\, Partner\, Roschier \n\n\n\n10.50  \n\n\n\nKey take-aways \n\n\n\nWe will provide a clear and practical foundation for understanding why brand matters in deep tech\, and how to build one strategically. Looking forward to meet you!
URL:https://www.photonics.fi/event/breakfast-invitation-strong-brand-a-competitive-advantage/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260526T080000
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SUMMARY:OPD2026 - Optics and Photonics Days in Jyväskylä\, Finland
DESCRIPTION:Next year\, OPD2026 will be held at Paviljonki\, Jyväskylä\, Finland 26. – 28. May 2026. \n\n\n\nBook your place as an exhibitor\, maximize your visibility with our sponsorship opportunities or register as an attendee:  Register for OPD2026 \n\n\n\nAs the largest yearly photonics event in the Nordics\, OPD2026 will bring together the international photonics community in Finland. \n\n\n\nEvent highlights include: \n\n\n\n\nInternational Plenary talks\n\n\n\nAcademic & Industrial sessions\n\n\n\n47 exhibitors and over 400 visitors\n\n\n\nNetworking with companies\, students and researchers\n\n\n\nEnterprise Europe Network matchmaking with Business Finland\n\n\n\nPoster- and Pitch sessions\n\n\n\nPanel discussions\n\n\n\nJob Fair and Student event\n\n\n\nNetworking dinner\n\n\n\n\nPhotonics Finland members can register with discounted fees\, so if you’re not a Photonics Finland member yet\, now is the perfect time to join us. \n\n\n\nSee you at OPD2026! \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, please contact our Events & Memberships Manager Tuukka Pakarinen tuukka.pakarinen(at)photonics.fi \n\n\n\nVisit the OPD2026 website
URL:https://www.photonics.fi/event/opd2026-optics-and-photonics-days-in-jyvaskyla-finland/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260527T170500
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SUMMARY:Photonics Finland kevät-kokous / Annual meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:Photonics Finland sääntömääräinen kevätkokous / Photonics Finland annual Spring meeting 2026 \n\n\n\nYou are warmly welcome to the Photonics Finland annual Spring meeting of the society. Official agenda below. \n\n\n\nMEETING INVITATION \n\n\n\nPhotonics Finland (Suomen fotoniikan seura ry) annual Spring meeting 2026 \n\n\n\nTime and place \n\n\n\n26th may at 17:05 as part of the OPD2026 event in Jyväskylä\, Paviljonki. \n\n\n\nInvited \n\n\n\nMembers of the Finnish Photonics Society \n\n\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n\n\nOpening of the meeting\n\n\n\nElecting the chairman\, secretary\, two reviewers of the minutes and two tellers\n\n\n\nDetermining the legality and quorum of the meeting\n\n\n\nPresenting the annual report\, financial statements and auditors’ statement for the previous year\n\n\n\nDeciding on the approval of the financial statements and granting discharge from liability to the board of directors and other accountable persons or on other measures that the administration and accounts held during the year give rise to\n\n\n\nElecting members of the board of directors for the next term\, for whom personal deputies will be elected\n\n\n\nElecting two auditors/auditors and their personal deputy auditors/deputy auditors. A KHT or HTM auditing firm may be chosen as the auditor\n\n\n\nDeciding on the remuneration of the board members\, auditors and other employees\n\n\n\nPresentation and formalization of the IAB and SAB boards\n\n\n\nDecision on proposed amendments to the Association’s rules (phase 2)\n\n\n\nDealing with other matters mentioned in the notice of the meeting\n\n\n\nClosing the meeting\n\n\n\n\nPhotonics Finland board \n\n\n\nPhotonics Finland annual report 2025 \n\n\n\nFinancial sheet / tilinpäätös 2025 \n\n\n\nKOKOUSKUTSU \n\n\n\nPhotonics Finlandin (Suomen fotoniikan seura ry) sääntömääräinen kevätkokous 2026 \n\n\n\nAika ja paikka \n\n\n\n26.5.2026 kello 17:05 osana OPD2026 tapahtumaa Jyväskylä\, Paviljonki. \n\n\n\nKutsutut \n\n\n\nSuomen fotoniikan seuran jäsenet \n\n\n\nESITYSLISTA \n\n\n\n\nKokouksen avaus\n\n\n\nKokouksen puheenjohtajan\, sihteerin\, kahden pöytäkirjan tarkastajan ja kahden ääntenlaskijan valinta\n\n\n\nTodetaan kokouksen laillisuus ja päätösvaltaisuus\n\n\n\nEsitetään edellisen toimintavuoden toimintakertomus\, tilinpäätös ja toiminnantarkastajien lausunto\n\n\n\nPäätetään tilinpäätöksen vahvistamisesta ja vastuuvapauden myöntämisestä hallitukselle ja muille tilivelvollisille tai muista toimenpiteistä\, joihin vuoden kuluessa pidetty hallinto ja tilit antavat aihetta\n\n\n\nValitaan seuraavaksi toimikaudeksi hallituksen jäsenet\, joille valitaan henkilökohtaiset varajäsenet\n\n\n\nValitaan kaksi toiminnantarkastajaa/tilintarkastajaa ja heidän henkilökohtaiset varatoiminnantarkastajat/varatilintarkastajat. Tilintarkastajaksi voidaan valita KHT- tai HTM-tilintarkastusyhteisö\n\n\n\nPäätetään hallituksen jäsenten\, toiminnantarkastajien sekä muiden toimihenkilöiden palkkioista\n\n\n\nIAB- ja SAB-boardien esittely ja virallistaminen\n\n\n\nPäätös yhdistyksen sääntöjen muutoksesta (vaihe 2)\n\n\n\nKäsitellään muut kokouskutsussa mainitut asiat\n\n\n\nKokouksen päättäminen
URL:https://www.photonics.fi/event/photonics-finland-kevat-kokous-annual-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:Event Hall\, Paviljonki 1st floor
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260602T140000
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SUMMARY:What’s Up Photonics Finland Online session!
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to What’s Up Photonics Finland Online session!Tuesday 2 June 2026\, 2PM (EEST)\, TeamsLink to the meeting HERE. \n\n\n\nDedicated for all Photonics Finland members and other interested parties. It is like a coffee break\, informal and no long presentations -just 15 min. \n\n\n\nTopics are about opportunities for our members\, projects\, funding\, upcoming events\, etc. Also we are happy to hear and share any info from our members. If there is some\, let us know by contacting tuukka.pakarinen(a)photonics.fi.  \n\n\n\nWith Best Regards Photonics Finland Team
URL:https://www.photonics.fi/event/13972/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260609T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260610T170000
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SUMMARY:Photonics Partnership Annual Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:Photonics Partnership Annual Meeting 2026 will take place at the Double Tree by Hilton Brussels City Hotel in Brussels\, Belgium. \n\n\n\nBenefit of the early bird rate & register now to the next Photonics Partnership Annual Meeting 2026! The event will focus on photonics in the next EU Framework Programme and will present the new Photonics Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda to the European Commission. \n\n\n\nYou can view the draft event programme.
URL:https://www.photonics.fi/event/photonics-partnership-annual-meeting-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260609T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260612T170000
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SUMMARY:SCANDEM2026
DESCRIPTION:SCANDEM2026  \n\n\n\nWelcome 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. \n\n\n\nBiocenter Oulu\, Kieppi building \n\n\n\n\nRead more
URL:https://www.photonics.fi/event/scandem2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260611T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260611T170000
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SUMMARY:ARCTIC15
DESCRIPTION: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 and Personal Responsibility to Presence and Quality help get the most out of the event. \n\n\n\nThe Finnish Chips Competence Centre will participate together with some of Finland’s most promising deep tech startups! \n\n\n\n\nRead more\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore information: sirpa.salmi@kvanttinova.fi
URL:https://www.photonics.fi/event/arctic15/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260614T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260617T170000
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SUMMARY:The 30th International Semiconductor Laser Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to Tampere\, Finland to join us at the 30th International Semiconductor Laser Conference (ISLC 2026)! \n\n\n\nThe 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 participants for fruitful discussions and networking. In addition\, June is a great time to experience Tampere and the beautiful peace and quiet of the nature around it. \n\n\n\nThe abstract submission deadline has been extended to 05.02.2026. \n\n\n\n\nRead more
URL:https://www.photonics.fi/event/the-30th-international-semiconductor-laser-conference-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260626T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260626T124500
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SUMMARY:SuomiAreena photonics panel discussion
DESCRIPTION:Photonics Finland and PREIN organizes SuomiAreena panel discussion ”Suomen kasvu syntyy fotoniikasta – Tehdään se näkyväksi!” on Friday 26th June at 12.00\, in kauppakeskus Puuvilla\, Pori. The event if free of charge and open for anyone interested\, discussion will be held in Finnish. If not joining to on-site you can follow the discussion from MTV katsomo. \n\n\n\nDiscussion description: \n\n\n\nFinland needs growth – and photonics is the fastest growing technology sector and a key enabler in the transformation of many industries. It accelerates next-generation technologies\, supports industrial renewal and creates new jobs in areas such as defense and security\, climate and environmental solutions\, and health and well-being. The panel will explore how photonics accelerates Finland’s economic growth and competitiveness. \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nVille Voipio\, Chair of the Board of Directors\, Vaisala\n\n\n\nKari Rönkä\, Vice President\, VTT\n\n\n\nJarkko Antila\, CEO\, Kuva Space \n\n\n\nJyrki Saarinen\, Deputy Director\, PREIN Flagship\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDiscussion is moderated by Shahin Doagu\, MTV \n\n\n\nWarm welcome to join the panel discussion event at SuomiAreena! 
URL:https://www.photonics.fi/event/prein-and-photonics-finland-at-suomi-areena-in-pori/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260717T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260717T160000
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SUMMARY:Chips Competence Centres Workshop: Quantum Photonics for Startups & SMEs
DESCRIPTION: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 congress ticket\, and focuses on startups\, SMEs\, and industrial parties in photonics and quantum technology. \n\n\n\nAbout the workshop\n\n\n\nThe Netherlands has a strong and growing ecosystem at the intersection of photonics\, imaging\, sensing\, and quantum technology. This workshop connects startups and SMEs directly with European Chips Competence Centres\, Chips JU programs\, investors\, and industrial partners\, in one place and in one afternoon. The program addresses the role of the Chips JU ecosystem\, funding routes\, and skills and training services\, with structured networking during lunch. \n\n\n\nWhat participation brings you\n\n\n\n\nYou understand how the Chips JU ecosystem works and where your organization fits.\n\n\n\nYou get a clear overview of funding opportunities through Chips JU\, EU pilot lines\, and national programs.\n\n\n\nYou learn which skills and training services the Chips Competence Centres offer.\n\n\n\nYou connect with partners from industry\, research\, and investment\, from Austria\, Finland\, and the Netherlands.\n\n\n\n\nProgram (concept\, subject to change)\n\n\n\n11:00: Opening and introduction \n\n\n\n11:25: Session 1\, The Chips JU ecosystem and its tools. The role of the Chips Competence Centres for startups and SMEs\, and the available skills and training services. \n\n\n\n12:30: Lunch and networking. Roundtables on technology\, partnerships\, and funding. \n\n\n\n13:15: Session 2\, Startups and SMEs in photonics and quantum. Funding opportunities through Chips JU\, EU pilot lines\, and national programs\, with insights from Photondelta\, Oost NL\, TU/e JePPIX\, and ecosystem partners. \n\n\n\n14:25: Closing of main program \n\n\n\n14:30: Networking (until 16:00) \n\n\n\nThe full program and the final list of speakers will follow soon. \n\n\n\nPractical information\n\n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, July 17\, 2026\n\n\n\nTime: 11:00 to 14:30 CEST (main program)\, networking 14:30 to 16:00\n\n\n\nLocation: Maastricht Exhibition & Conference Centre\, Forum 100\, 6229 GV Maastricht\n\n\n\nAccess: Free\, open to everyone\, including participants in the Optica ImageSense Congress\n\n\n\n\n\nRead more and register
URL:https://www.photonics.fi/event/chips-competence-centres-workshop-quantum-photonics-for-startups-smes/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260819T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260820T170000
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SUMMARY:Photonics4Health workshop\, side event of Health Insights\, Kuopio
DESCRIPTION:Photonics4Health Workshop \n\n\n\nPhotonics 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. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will highlight the role of photonics in health and medical applications\, bringing together experts and stakeholders to explore emerging opportunities and innovations in the field.More detailed programme information will be announced closer to the event. \n\n\n\nParticipation in the Photonics4Health workshop is free of charge.Please note that registration to the Health Insights 2026 event is required separately and is subject to the event’s participation fees. \n\n\n\nBy attending the Photonics4Health workshop\, you will: \n\n\n\n\nExpand your network and connect with experts in photonics and health technologies\n\n\n\nDiscover new collaboration and business opportunities in the Photonics4Health domain\n\n\n\nEngage in insightful discussions with professionals from research\, industry\, and innovation ecosystems\n\n\n\nGain a closer look at how photonics is contributing to the growth of data-driven health ecosystem as an emerging international hub\n\n\n\n\nTo register for the event\, sign up here: Registration form \n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n\n09:00 – 09:05 Welcome Remarks\n\n\n\n09:05 – 09:20 Talk by Business Finland on Business Finland funding and support for innovations in health and deep tech\n\n\n\n09:20 – 09:40 Talk by VTT on Introduction to PhotonHub PHACTORY and Photonics in multimodal sensing for personalized monitoring\n\n\n\n09:40 – 10:00 Talk by Proteins1 on Diagnostics: Silicon Photonics for Single-Molecule Protein Detection\n\n\n\n10:00 – 10:20 Talk by SeeTrue Technologies on Bringing Innovation into International Surgical Training: Lessons Learned from Practice\n\n\n\n10:20 – 10:40 Coffee & Networking Break\n\n\n\n10:40 – 11:00 Kuopio University Hospital (KUH)\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:20 Talk by Marginum on Aspirate tissue monitoring – a groundbreaking new surgical technique for oncological surgery\n\n\n\n11:20 – 11:40 Talk by Oulu Health on OuluHealth: Empowering Health Innovation\n\n\n\n11:40 – 12:00 Talk by Helsinki Health Incubator on Photonics enabled commercial innovation\n\n\n\n12:00-12:05 Farewell Remarks\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Health Insights 2026 \n\n\n\nHealth Insights 2026 will take place on 19–20 August 2026 in Kuopio\, bringing together professionals\, companies\, startups\, researchers\, investors\, and public sector leaders shaping the future of health. \n\n\n\nThe event offers two inspiring days at the Kuopio Music Centre\, featuring high-level discussions\, networking\, and collaboration opportunities across the health ecosystem. Known for its dynamic atmosphere\, Health Insights also provides valuable opportunities for informal exchanges and meaningful connections. \n\n\n\n 19.–20.8.2026 Kuopion Musiikkikeskus | Kuopio Music Centre\, Finland \n\n\n\n🏨 Planning your trip to Health Insights Week 2026 or Photonics4Health workshop? \n\n\n\nOur official partner hotels offer discounted room rates for participants:🔹 Lapland Hotels Kuopio🔹 Original Sokos Hotel Puijonsarvi🔹 Scandic Atlas \n\n\n\nPlease note that special-rate rooms are available in limited quantities and allocated on a first-come\, first-served basis. \n\n\n\n👉 Booking information and event details:https://kuopiohealth.fi/insights2026/
URL:https://www.photonics.fi/event/photonics4health-workshop-part-of-health-insights-kuopio/
LOCATION:Kuopio Music Centre\, Kuopionlahdenkatu 23\, Kuopio
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SUMMARY:EOSAM 2026
DESCRIPTION:The European Optical Society Annual Meeting\, EOSAM\, is a major international scientific conference and exhibition covering all aspects of optics and photonics. \n\n\n\nThe 14th EOSAM is organized in Tampere\, Finland\, 24-28 August 2026.\n\n\n\nEOSAM 2026 is organized by The European Optical Society\, EOS\, in close collaboration with Photonics Finland (EOS National Society Member)\, Tampere University\, and PREIN Flagship. \n\n\n\nEOSAM serves as a premier platform for presenting cutting-edge research\, showcasing the latest technological advancements and applications\, fostering meaningful connections\, and bridging the gap between research\, education\, and industry. Submissions will be welcomed for both oral and poster presentations. The event also features an industrial exhibition alongside a robust scientific and industrial program\, offering valuable opportunities for collaboration between academia and industry.  \n\n\n\nAt EOSAM\, you can look forward to a dynamic and engaging week that includes: \n\n\n\n\nA Comprehensive Scientific and Industrial Program featuring the latest research and technological developments in optics and photonics.\n\n\n\nTutorials offering in-depth sessions on specialized topics\, held just before the main conference begins.\n\n\n\nPlenary and Invited Talks delivering insights from leading experts and pioneers in the field.\n\n\n\nA Global Audience\, with participants representing over 30 countries\, fostering diverse perspectives and international collaboration.\n\n\n\nNetworking Opportunities through dedicated events designed to encourage collaboration and meaningful knowledge exchange.\n\n\n\nAn Industrial Exhibition showcasing the latest innovations and creating valuable connections between academia and industry.\n\n\n\nAn Early-Career Researcher Program supporting the next generation of scientists with tailored sessions\, mentoring opportunities\, and professional development resources.\n\n\n\n\nEach year\, EOSAM is hosted in a different leading hub of optics and photonics\, allowing it to better engage with local communities and deliver a unique experience to attendees. Since its inception in 2006\, EOSAM has been held in France\, Scotland\, Germany\, the Netherlands\, Italy\, and Portugal. Have a look at the 2025 EOSAM in Delft\, or any of the previous EOSAM events\, in preparation for joining us in 2026. \n\n\n\nEOS is very excited to partner with Finland for the 2026 EOSAM event. See you in Tampere 24-28 August 2026!
URL:https://www.photonics.fi/event/eosam-2026/
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SUMMARY:PhotonQBoost Matching Mission in Stuttgart\, Germany: Focus on Mobility
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Future of Mobility in Baden-Württemberg – Where Photonics and Quantum Technologies Drive Innovation \n\n\n\nJoin 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 strong tradition in engineering with cutting-edge research both in Photonics and Quantum Technologies as well as inMobility. \n\n\n\nThis unique ecosystem fosters breakthroughs in sensing\, imaging\, laser technology\, connectivity\, and quantum-based solutions that are transforming the way we move. From autonomous driving to smart infrastructure\, the synergy between mobility and advanced technologies creates unparalleled opportunities for collaboration and growth. \n\n\n\nEuropean SMEs in photonics\, quantum\, and mobility sectors are invited to connect with leading innovators\, research institutions\, and potential partners in one of Europe’s most dynamic hubs for high-tech development. Discover why Baden-Württemberg is the place where science meets industry – and where the future of mobility begins. \n\n\n\nThis matching mission is scheduled to allow for your visit to two international trade fairs prior the event: \n\n\n\n\nVISION\, the most important international meeting point on machine vision a where you may experience the latest products\, technologies and trend themes such as embedded vision\, hyperspectral imaging and deep learning!\n\n\n\nQuantum Effects where you find everything on application-oriented quantum technologies\n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to meeting you in Stuttgart!
URL:https://www.photonics.fi/event/photonqboost-matching-mission-in-stuttgart-germany-focus-on-mobility/
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SUMMARY:PIC Summit Europe 2026
DESCRIPTION:Scaling integrated photonics for global impact \n\n\n\nPhotonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) are entering commercial deployment\, high-volume manufacturing\, and critical applications in markets such as data and telecom. \n\n\n\nPIC 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\, qualification\, and supply chain readiness. \n\n\n\nIndustrialisation\, scaling\, and real-world adoption of PICs are at the core of the programme. \n\n\n\n\nIndustrialisation: Focus on the practical challenges of scaling PIC production\, including packaging\, testing\, yield\, and supply chain readiness.\n\n\n\nEnd-users and customers: Requirements\, constraints\, and adoption realities shape the programme\, bringing real-world perspectives into every discussion.\n\n\n\nFrom development to deployment: Sessions move from technology to implementation and market use\, addressing how PICs transition into scalable\, real-world applications.\n\n\n\n\nAs Photonics Finland is one of the communications partners of the event\, you can secure your spot with 15% discount! Last year sold out early. When registering apply the discount code COMMPARTNER15 for a 15% discount off your ticket. \n\n\n\n\nRead more
URL:https://www.photonics.fi/event/pic-summit-europe-2026/
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