Photonics Finland

Optics and Photonics Days 2025
2025-06-03 08:00 - 2025-06-05 17:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
Optics and Photonics Days (OPD) is an annual central event in Optics and Photonics in Finland. OPD2025 will be held at Oulu Music Center 3 – 5 June 2025, Oulu, Finland.

OPD2025 offers an unique opportunity to learn from interesting presentations from Academy and Industry program running in parallel, network with companies, students and researchers in the field of photonics and optics, but also to explore products and services at OPD Exhibition that is held during the conference.

Also there is a lot of additional activities such as Networking Dinner, Job Fair, Student meeting, PREIN Annual Event, Photonics Finland annual meeting, Panel discussions, and also Poster- and Pitch sessions.

Fotoniikka 55 vuotta Joensuussa
2025-05-27 12:00 - 17:00
Juhlaseminaari (in english – please see more below)

Optiikan ja fotoniikan tutkimus Joensuussa alkoi 55 vuotta sitten, juuri perustetussa Joensuun yliopistosta. Vuosien kuluessa fotoniikasta on kehittynyt merkittävä alueellinen ja kansainvälinen osaamiskeskittymä Joensuuhun. Haluamme juhlistaa tätä juhlaseminaarilla ja avoimien ovien tapahtumalla. Koronan takia välistä jääneet 50-vuotisjuhlat juhlitaan nyt!

Juhlaseminaarimme kokoaa yhteen kaikki fotoniikasta kiinnostuneet, niin asiantuntijat, tutkijat, opiskelijat, päättäjät kuin uteliaat kaupunkilaisetkin, pohtimaan fotoniikan tulevaisuuden merkitystä. Seminaarissa kuulemme puheenvuoroja Joensuun fotoniikan historiasta, nykytilasta ja tulevaisuuden näkymistä.

Tapahtuma tarjoaa tilaisuuden verkostoitumiseen ja keskusteluun alan kehityksestä. Ja myös mahdollisuuden tutustua ylipäätään fotoniikan maailmaan.

Juhlaseminaarimme yhteydessä järjestämme myös avointen ovien tapahtuma, johon on mahdollista osallistua seminaarin yhteydessä.

Juhlaseminaari järjestetään tiistaina 27.5.2025 Itä-Suomen yliopistolla salissa M100 (Metria, Yliopistokatu 7) kello 12 alkaen. Tapahtuma on kaikille kiinnostuneille avoin. Seminaari on pääosin suomenkielinen

Ilmoittautuminen juhlaseminaariin torstaihin 22.5. mennessä kahvitarjoiluja varten tästä.

Juhlaseminaarissa ääneen pääsevät esimerkiksi:

Joensuun kaupungin tervehdys Jere Penttilä, kaupunginjohtaja, Joensuu

Fotoniikan valoisa tulevaisuusTapio Määttä, rehtori, UEF

Holografiasta se fotoniikkatutkimus Joensuussa alkoiKai Peiponen, emeritusprofessori

Fotoniikka tässä ja nytJyrki Saarinen, fotoniikan tutkimuskeskuksen johtaja, UEF

Tie yliopiston fotoniikasta kansainväliseksi liiketoiminnaksiVeli-Pekka Leppänen, toimitusjohtaja, Nanocomp

Tieteen tulevaisuusPaula Eerola, pääjohtaja, Suomen Akatemia

Tie utopiaan kulkee fotoniikan kauttaRisto Linturi, tulevaisuuden tutkija

Tarkempi ohjelma julkaistaan tällä sivulla myöhemmin.

Avoimet ovet

Juhlaseminaarin yhteydessä on kävijöillä myös tilaisuus tutustua erilaiseen fotoniikkaan konkreettisesti.

Avoimet ovet pidetään Metria rakennuksen ala-aulassa (Yliopistokatu 7) kello 10-18. Mahdollisuus tutustua esimerkiksi VR/AR-teknologiaan, virtuaaliseen laboratoriokierrokseen, laser-kaiverrukseen ja spektrikuvaukseen. Lisäksi järjestämme ohjattuja tutustumiskierroksia fotoniikan tutkimuslaboratorioihin.

Katso saapumisohjeet kampukselle täältä.

Lisätiedot:Pasi Vahimaa, Professoripasi.vahimaa@uef.fi | 050 400 1594

Katja Asikainen, hankeasiantuntijakatja.asikainen@uef.fi | 050 526 4936

Photonics 55 Years in Joensuu

Anniversary Seminar

The anniversary seminar brings together experts, researchers, decission makers and students in photonics to celebrate achievements and discuss future opportunities. The seminar will feature talks on the history, current state, and future prospects of photonics in Joensuu. The event also offers opportunities for networking and discussions on industry developments. An open house event will be held in conjunction with the seminar.

The seminar will take place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the University of Eastern Finland, room M100 (Metria, Yliopistokatu 7), starting at 12:00 PM. The seminar is mainly in Finnish.

Registration for the seminar is open until Thursday, May 22. Registration here.

A detailed program will be published on this page later.

Open House

The University of Eastern Finland will host an open house and anniversary seminar in honor of the 55th anniversary of photonics on the Joensuu campus on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

The open house will be held in the lobby of the Metria building (Yliopistokatu 7) from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore VR/AR technology, virtual lab tours, laser engraving, and spectral imaging.

SciFest
2025-05-22 08:00 - 2025-05-24 17:00
SciFest 2025 will be held at the University of Eastern Finland campus in Joensuu on 22-24 May 2025, with the Educa building as the main venue. SciFest is free of charge!

SciFest is a free and open science festival for all. The programme offers something for everyone interested in science and technology to see and experience!

SciFest – get excited and be surprised

The key words at SciFest are discovery and making. This is also reflected in the whole programme: insights and learning happen by doing together. The basic idea of the festival has remained the same throughout the years: challenging, meaningful activities and insights that spark the spark in visitors and encourage career choices in science and technology.

Got interested? Do you have an idea for a SciFest programme? Want to know more about the event? Contact us!

scifest@tiedeseura.fiSciFest @ Facebook+358 50 375 7289 / IlkkaMore information and registration here: https://www.scifest.fi/en/

Photonics Partnership Annual Meeting 2025
2025-05-15 08:00 - 2025-05-16 17:00
Are you wondering why the Photonics Partnership Annual Meeting 2025 is the must-attend event for the European photonics industry? This gathering will bring together over 200 key experts, including CEOs, leading researchers, and EU representatives, making it an unmissable opportunity for anyone in the field.This year’s event will be a pivotal moment for the European photonics community, providing an exclusive platform for:

Knowledge exchange and thought-provoking discussions

Invaluable networking with top leaders from industry and academia

Shaping the future of photonics under the 10th Framework Programme (FP10)

And this year is extra special—we’ll be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the European Technology Platform Photonics21!

Join us on 15-16 May 2025 at Hotel Le Plaza Brussels for:

💡Inspiration from a keynote by Commissioner Henna Virkkunen (tbc)

💬 Insights from a high-level panel discussion on FP10

🗣 Your voice in shaping the Photonics Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda for FP10

💰Information on essential funding opportunities for your projects

🤝 Networking with the brightest minds in photonics

Be part of this milestone celebration and help shape the future of European photonics! Register now to secure your place and take advantage of the Early Bird rate—available until 31 March 2025 at 5:00 pm (CET).

More information and REGISTRATION HERE.

Valoa perheille -tapahtuma
2025-05-03 10:00 - 14:00
Kuva: Anne-Maria Kankaisto, Business Joensuu

Itä-Suomen yliopisto yhdessä Itä-Suomen yliopiston LUMA-keskuksen ja Fotoniikan lippulaiva PREIN:n kanssa kutsuvat sinut osallistumaan “Valoa perheille” -perhetapahtumaan, joka järjestetään nyt neljännen kerran Joensuun Botanian upeissa maisemissa lauantaina 3. toukokuuta 2025 klo 10–14.

Tapahtuma tarjoaa monipuolista ohjelmaa kaikenikäisille ja -tasoisille osallistujille. Teemana tänä keväänä on tutkimusmatka Planeetta Botanialle! Lapsille (n. 3–12-vuotiaille) järjestetään inspiroiva valoaiheinen seikkailu, jossa ratkotaan valoaiheisten tutkimusten kautta Planeetta Botanian erikoisia ominaisuuksia. Seikkailu sopii pienimmille aikuisen kanssa ja isommille itsenäisesti.

Tapahtumassa voit myös valmistaa äitienpäivälahjan tärkeälle henkilölle fotoniikan eli valotieteen teknologian avulla. Lisäksi kaikki tapahtumaan osallistuneet pääsevät tutustumaan Taidepuutarha Botanian lumoavaan ympäristöön. Tapahtuma on avoin kaikille ja maksuton! Tule siis mukaan viettämään mukavaa päivää perheesi kanssa ja juhlistamaan samalla Kansainvälistä poikienpäivää sekä äitienpäivää. Lisätietoja saat ottamalla yhteyttä Iiro Muhoseen sähköpostitse iiro.muhonen@uef.fi tai puhelimitse 050 324 2548.

In English

University of Eastern Finland, together with University of Eastern Finland’s LUMA Center and the Photonics Flagship PREIN, invites you to participate in the “Light for Families” family event, which will be held for the fourth time in the stunning surroundings of Joensuu’s Botania on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM.

The event offers a diverse program for participants of all ages and skill levels. This spring, the theme is an exploration of Planet Botania! An inspiring light-themed adventure will be organized for children (approximately 3–12 years old), where they will uncover the unique features of Planet Botania by solving light-related scientific challenges. The adventure is suitable for younger children with an accompanying adult and for older children independently.

At the event, you can also create a Mother’s Day gift for someone special using photonics, the technology of light science. Additionally, all participants will have the opportunity to explore the enchanting surroundings of Botania Art Garden.

The event is open to everyone and free of charge! So come along to enjoy a wonderful day with your family while also celebrating both International Boys’ Day and Mother’s Day. For more information, please contact Iiro Muhonen via email at iiro.muhonen@uef.fi or by phone at 050 324 2548.

Kuva: Anne-Maria Kankaisto, Business Joensuu

Welcome to What’s Up Photonics Finland Online session!
2025-04-29 14:00 - 14:15
Welcome to What’s Up Photonics Finland Online session!Tuesday 29th April 2025, 2PM (EET), TeamsLink to the meeting HERE.

Dedicated for all Photonics Finland members and other interested parties. It is like coffee breaks, very unformal, no long presentations, and just 15 min – that’s it. Topics 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.

With Best RegardsPhotonics Finland Team

Joint Lab Launch Event
2025-04-29 13:30 - 20:00
The Centre for Immersive Visual Technologies (CIVIT), in collaboration with DXOMARK is pleased to announce the opening of the CIVIT-DXOMARK Joint Lab: a new infrastructure facility featuring state-of-the-art equipment and software for image quality assessment and sensor profiling.

We cordially invite you to join us at the Lab launch event to learn more about the upcoming lab services, network with industry leaders and imaging researchers, and exchange insights on the future of imaging in Tampere.

Event Program

13:30 – 15:00 | Tutorial, Image Quality Evaluation: From Fundamentals to emerging challenges. Hoang-Phi Nguyen, DXOMARK Image specialist and product owner of the Analyzer imaging solution will present how DXOMARK Analyzer solutions are used for IQ basic testing to more advanced and challenging topics including HDR imaging and depth systems evaluation.

The topics covered will be:

IQ fundamentals

HDR imaging

Realistic lighting

Depth testing

Latency testing

AI and image quality

15:00 – 15:30 | Coffee break

15:30 – 15:50 | Opening words

15:50 – 16:10 | Technical description of the Lab facilities, Hoang-Phi Nguyen, DXOMARK

16:10 – 16:30 | Overview of the Lab services, Jussi Rantala, CIVIT Staff Scientist

16:30 – 18:00 | Parallel Sessions

Networking, TB219: Connect with colleagues, exchange insights, and forge collaborations

Technical Presentations, TB222: Use cases & comprehensive technical details about the lab equipment

Tour of the Image Quality Assessment Lab, TB224: Visit the lab facilities and meet CIVIT and DXOMARK at the lab

18:00 | Event ends

18:35 | Sauna & Snacks, Unwind and network in a relaxed setting at Suolijärven sauna (Suolijärvenkatu 5, 33720 Tampere)

Who Should Attend?

Industry leaders and engineers: Find out how the new lab services can serve your organization’s image quality testing needs.

Researchers and Innovators: Explore the lab tools aimed at advancing imaging technologies.

Entrepreneurs and Startups: Learn how our lab offerings can propel your business forward.

Academics and Students: Engage in networking with fellow experts and expand your knowledge.

REGISTER HERE:https://forms.office.com/e/8e6aUJ5svUREAD MORE HERE:https://civit.fi/civit-dxomark-joint-lab-launch-event/PRESS RELEASE:https://www.tuni.fi/en/news/civit-partners-dxomarkestablish-cutting-edge-imaging-lab-tampere

Chip Happens! Virtual Morning Coffee
2025-04-24 08:30 - 09:00
Please, join us for Chip Happens! Virtual Morning Coffee!Time: 24.4.2025 at 8.30-9.00Place: Microsoft Teams

The event is hosted by Business Tampere and the purpose is to share the status information about ongoing chips development activities in Finland.

Topics:

Introduction of SiPFAB management and SiPFAB status

FiCCC spring update; On national level, pilot lines & design platform activities for companies

Q&A and discussion

The Teams link will be sent to the attendees before the event.

The attendees will include members of a number of clusters/ecosystems/projects including SoC Hub, SoC cluster, Photonics Finland and Finnish power electronics ecosystem.

PhotonHub demo course on Spectral imaging and its applications
2025-04-10 08:00 - 17:00
Spectral imaging is powerful tool in modern science, machine vision, medicine, industry, agriculture, forestry, arts, and many other areas of modern human activities. Spectral imaging provides an easy way to compare and distinguish objects which look similar to human eyes, but actually different.

This one-day hands-on training course provides opportunity to understand how you can apply spectral imaging in your own field: science, industry, biology, medicine, arts.

The course will focus on three technology demonstrations:

Spectra and spectroscopy – a simple way to distinguish objects;

Spectral cameras and their applications;

Spectral data processing using non-commercial software (on example of Python).

Course attendees will learn how they could arrange spectral measurements and spectral data processing in their own field.

For more information, please see HERE. To register to the event, please contact Sidra Tul Muntaha by email: sidra.muntaha(a)photonics.fi

Valoa Joensuun tulevaisuuteen
2025-04-02 14:00 - 16:00
Tapahtumapaikka: Itä-Suomen yliopisto (UEF), Joensuun kampus, Yliopistokatu 7, Metria-rakennus, sali M102. Mahdollista osallistua myös etänä.

Tule näkemään, miten korkean teknologian yritykset, fotoniikka mukaan lukien, muuttavat Joensuuta ja millainen on alan ammattilaisten tulevaisuus Joensuussa. Iltapäiväkahvien lomassa pureudumme ajankohtaisiin kysymyksiin alueen korkean teknologian yritysten tilanteesta, osaajien tarpeista ja tulevaisuuden työelämästä. Päättäjäpaneeli keskustelee kuntavaalien alla, miten Joensuusta voidaan luoda houkutteleva ympäristö teknologia-alan yrityksille ja osaajille.

Tapahtuman järjestävät yhteistyössä Itä-Suomen yliopisto, Photonics Finland, Teknologiateollisuus ja Tekniikan akateemiset TEK.Ohjelma (muutosvarauksin):14:00 Tervetuloa, Juha Purmonen, Photonics Finland14:10 Teknologiateollisuuden tilannekuva – Miten teknologiateollisuudella menee Itä-Suomessa? Teknologiateollisuus14:30 Osaajapula vai osaajavyöry – Miltä näyttää tekniikan osaajien työllisyystilanne ja tulevaisuuden työelämä? Tekniikan akateemiset TEK14:50 Fotoniikka Joensuussa – Miten yliopiston koulutusohjelmat vastaavat kansalliseen koulutustarpeeseen? Onko fotoniikasta vetämään alueen elinvoima ylös? Soili Makkonen, strategia- ja kehitysjohtaja & Jyrki Saarinen, fysiikan ja matematiikan laitoksen johtaja, Itä-Suomen yliopisto15:10 Päättäjäpaneeli: Mitä Joensuussa tulee tehdä, jotta korkean teknologian kasvupotentiaali saadaan valjastettua koko kaupungin hyvinvoinnin kasvattamiseen? Onko alueellisella osaamisklusterilla painoarvoa kansallisesti? Korkean teknologian kasvumahdollisuuksista keskustelemassa joensuulaisia kuntavaaliehdokkaita.Kahvitarjoilun järjestämiseksi ilmoittautumiset pyydetään perjantaihin 28.3. mennessä. Paikalle voi kuitenkin tulla, vaikka ei olisi ennakkoilmoittautunut. Tapahtumasta on live stream. Linkki streamiin lähetetään ilmoittautuneille.Lisätietoja antaa hankeasiantuntija Katja Asikainen, sähköposti katja.asikainen@uef.fi, puhelin +358 50 526 4936.

FICCC at Evertiq Expo
2025-03-27 08:00 - 17:00
Venue: Tampere Hall Yliopistokatu 5533100 Tampere, FinlandMore information HERE.

Tampere is one of the most attractive areas in Finland for providers of electronics manufacturing, PCBs, components and other related equipment. Below are some examples of industries, companies, and institutions presented in this region:

Several start-up companies in need of electronics design- and manufacturing services.

Maritime and forestry Industry.

Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), Enics, Scanfil, Kyrel, Sanmina.

Radio and telecommunications technology, Nokia, Ericsson, Intel, Coriant.

Technology University of Tampere

Fotoniikka-alan yritysten tarpeet ja kasvun esteet – ratkaisuja ja yhteistyötä
2025-03-26 09:00 - 11:00
Mitä: Fotoniikan vetovastuuhankkeen loppuseminaari ja työpajaMissä: TeamsMilloin: Keskiviikko 26.3. klo 9–11

Tervetuloa kansallisen fotoniikan vetovastuuohjelman järjestämään työpajaan, jossa pureudumme fotoniikka-alan yritysten tarpeisiin ja haasteisiin. Miten voimme yhdessä vahvistaa yritysten kansainvälistymistä, kehittää verkostoja ja varmistaa pääsyn tutkimusinfrastruktuuriin?

Työpajassa esitellään yrityshaastattelujen tuloksia, keskustellaan keskeisistä haasteista ja kartoitetaan keinoja, joilla yritykset voivat vahvistaa valmiuksiaan. Tapahtuma tarjoaa myös katsauksen kansalliseen fotoniikkayhteistyöhön, jonka tavoitteena on luoda vahva ekosysteemi alan kasvulle Suomessa.

Ohjelma9:00-9.10 Aloitus, projektipäällikkö Juha Purmonen, Business Joensuu

9:10-9.30 Yrityshaastattelujen tulokset ja analyysi, Juha Purmonen, Business Joensuu

9:30-9.50 Yritysten kansainvälistymiseen liittyvät haasteet, Sampo Härkönen, Business Tampere

9:50-10.00 Kansallinen fotoniikan esittelykalvosarja, Christina Liedert, VTT

10:00-10.50 Keskustelu ja työpaja: Miten vahvistamme yritysten valmiuksia?

10:50-11.00 Tapahtuma lopetus ja yhteenveto

Liity mukaan keskustelemaan ja vaikuttamaan fotoniikka-alan tulevaisuuteen! Ei ennakkoilmoittautumista.

Liitt kokoukseen tästä!

What’s Up Photonics Finland Online session!
2025-03-25 14:00 - 14:15
Welcome to What’s Up Photonics Finland Online session!Tuesday 25th March 2025, 2PM (EET), TeamsLink to the meeting HERE.

Dedicated for all Photonics Finland members and other interested parties. It is like coffee breaks, very unformal, no long presentations, and just 15 min – that’s it.

Topics 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.

With Best Regards Photonics Finland Team

Webinar: ElFys black silicon photodiode technology and benefits in NIR optimized 4-quadrant detector
2025-03-17 16:00 - 17:00
Join ElFys for an enlightening webinar exploring the advantages of black silicon technology in light sensing. ElFys CEO, Dr. Mikko Juntunen, along with our Scientist and co-founder, Dr. Toni Pasanen, will share the unique benefits of the technology and discuss optimization of silicon photodiodes for near infrared (NIR) wavelengths. We will also present results from our NIR optimized4-quadrant detector product, which was recently officially released in Photonics West 2025.

Key Topics:

Benefits of ElFys Black Silicon technology in light sensing

Optimization of silicon photodiodes for NIR wavelengths

Performancemetrics of NIR-optimized 4-Quadrant detector using ElFys black silicon technology

More information and registration HERE.

SOHJO HACK - International Hackathon
2025-03-12 08:00 - 2025-03-13 17:00
Welcome to SOHJO HACKS – International Hackathon in Joensuu, Finland 12.-13. March 2025

Sohjo Hacks is a high-profile international hackathon aimed at fostering rapid innovation trials and driving significant investments in photonics, forestry, and the circular economy. Sohjo Hacks brings together a diverse and highly talented community of companies, researchers, students, and the public sector in Eastern Finland to co-create and develop novel solutions for learning and innovation.

Challenge: Digital Photonics City

Challenge in Brief:

Currently, the city center has traditional digital displays, but new photonics-based technologies and inventions are not being utilized. In addition, the city has data to offer for the development of services for city residents and companies, but it is not being utilized at the moment. What kind of new innovations based on lights and displays and even holograms could be designed for the city center, which take into account the improvement of the city’s digital services and the available data? ​

Solvers: Companies and research groups that develop new photonics-based digital solutions ​

Solutions we might expect:

A single new technology that is easy to apply in the urban environment ​

Architectural or technical solutions related to photonics or display technologies related to the city center’s real estate or transport infrastructure ​

About the challenge provider: Nanocomp, Business Joensuu, UEF and the City of Joensuu ​

More info about your project and challenge: TBA.​

Resources: TBA.​

​Judges and mentors: Pasi Vahimaa, Pekka Penttinen, Veli-Pekka Leppänen, Tero Toivanen, Seppo Tossavainen ​

Incentives to participate: 2500€, gets to participate in the preparation of new urban development-related procurements and RDI projects

Schedule:

Please submit your idea for this challenge by 27. February 2025. We will contact selected teams by 28. February 2025

SOHJO HACKS hackathon in Joensuu 12. – 13. March 2025

The winners will be awarded at SOHJO 2025 business event on 14. March 2025. (sohjoevent.fi)

Download Sohjo Hacks general rules HERE

REGISTRATION HERE

Welcome to What’s Up Photonics Finland Online session!
2025-02-25 01:45 - 02:15
Welcome to What’s Up Photonics Finland Online session!Tuesday 25th February 2025, at 2PM (EET), TeamsLink to the meeting HERE.

Dedicated for all Photonics Finland members and other interested parties. It is like coffee breaks, very unformal, no long presentations, and just 15 min – that’s it. Topics 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.

With Best Regards Photonics Finland Team

Welcome to Photonics West 2025 - Photonics Finland Pavilion, Hall F - Booth #4119
2025-01-28 08:00 - 2025-01-30 17:00
Welcome to Photonics West 2025 – Photonics Finland Pavilion, Hall F – Booth #4119

Photonics West Exhibition will be organized 28th – 30 January 2025 in San Francisco, US. Photonics Finland Pavilion will be joining together with 9 companies. Welcome to meet us Hall F – Booth #4119.

Interested to have a booth? Contact asap tuukka.pakarinen(a)photonics.fi to check if any options available.

Main reasons for companies to join year after year is to meet current and potential overseas customers and to raise the awareness of companies products to a new audiences in the US but also globally. Many companies says that almost all current but also potential new customers are available at Photonics West. Finland Pavilion is highly recognized among other exhibitors and famous for its great and welcoming atmosphere.

“Photonics Finland Pavilion is an excellent and very representative way to exhibit at Photonics West, and we were very happy to participate Photonics Finland Pavilion again – and already booked our booth for next year, summarizes Jyri Hämäläinen, Director, Product Management and Marketing, Emberion.

Photonics Finland Pavilion is carpeted 800 SqFt (20×40) area incl. company booths, shared meeting area, storage with fridge and coffee machine, refreshments, ceiling banner, and Photonics Finland organizing service before and during the event.

Already registered companies

Reflekron

Picophotonics

Emberion

PREIN

Vexlum

Ampliconyx

Elfys

VTT

OptoFidelity

Registered for SPIE Photonics West (includes BiOS Expo and Quantum West Expo), and AR|VR|MR 2024: 24,000+

· Technical Attendees: 6,658

· Exhibition Visitors: 9,197

· Exhibition Booth Staff: 8,459

Exhibitors: 1,600+

· Photonics West: 1,309 exhibitors

· BiOS Expo: 191 exhibitors

· Quantum West Expo: 18 exhibitors

· AR|VR|MR Exhibition: 65 exhibitors

· Job Fairs: 19 exhibitors

Welcome to What’s Up Photonics Finland Online session!
2025-01-21 14:00 - 14:15
Welcome to What’s Up Photonics Finland Online session!Tuesday 21st January 2025, 2PM (EET), TeamsLink to the meeting HERE.

Dedicated for all Photonics Finland members and other interested parties. It is like coffee breaks, very unformal, no long presentations, and just 15 min – that’s it. Topics 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.

With Best Regards Photonics Finland Team

Spectral Imaging and its Applications
2025-01-14 08:00 - 17:00

Welcome to What’s Up Photonics Finland Online session!
2024-12-10 14:00 - 14:15
Welcome to What’s Up Photonics Finland Online session!Tuesday 10th December 2024, 2PM (EET), TeamsLink to the meeting HERE

Dedicated for all Photonics Finland members. It is like coffee breaks, very unformal, no long presentations, and just 15 min – that’s it. Topics 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.

With Best Regards Photonics Finland Team

The Micro-Optics Summit & Expo - Free tickets for PF members!
2024-12-02 09:00 - 2024-12-03 17:00
Date:Mon-Tue, 2-3.12.2024Time: 9.00-17.00 CETOn 2-3 December 2024 Phabulous Pilot Line Association is organising the Micro-Optics Summit & Expo in Amsterdam (NL).

Micro-optics is revolutionising industries and PHABULOuS is pushing limitations together with Europe’s supply chain. Hear the experts, see the demonstrators and meet the suppliers. This is where innovation happens!

Use code FINLAND to get up to 5 free tickets to attend the Micro-Optics Summit & Expo.Go to https://microopticssummit.com/shop/ and order the ticket for the day(s) you would like to attend. In the shopping card add the code FINLAND to apply the discount (first come, first serve principle).

Who should attend:

The Micro-Optics Summit & Expo is the place to be for professionals across various industries, including automotive, consumer products, lighting, optical communication, and healthcare. This event provides a unique opportunity to delve into the transformative power of micro-optics, a field driving innovation and efficiency across multiple sectors.See the promotional video HERE.

Contact info:Contact PHABULOuSPiotr Pucko, Sales Project ManagerPiotr.pucko@phabulous.eu or info@microopticssummit.com+48 731 480 371

Photonics Finland Annual Autumn Meeting 2024
2024-11-29 14:00 - 16:00
Agenda – Photonics Finland Annual Autumn Meeting 2024

Date and Time: November 29, 2024, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm EET

Place: Online – Teams

1. Election of the chairman, secretary, two protocol inspectors, and two vote counters for the meeting;

2. Verification of the legality and quorum of the meeting;

3. Approval of the board’s proposal for the next year’s action plan and budget;

4. Decision on the amounts of membership fees;

5. Election of representatives and candidates of the association to the governing bodies of those organizations in which the Association is a member;

6. Discussion of other matters mentioned in the meeting invitation.

Photonics Finland Board, November 15, 2024.

Yhdistyksen syyskokous pidetään marraskuun loppuun mennessä ja siinä käsitellään seuraavat asiat:

Photonics Finland sääntömääräinen syyskokous järjestetään 29.11.2024 Teams yhteydellä.1) Valitaan kokoukselle puheenjohtaja, sihteeri, kaksi pöytäkirjan tarkastajaa ja kaksi ääntenlaskijaa;2) Todetaan kokouksen laillisuus ja päätösvaltaisuus;3) Vahvistetaan hallituksen esitys seuraavan vuoden toimintasuunnitelmaksi ja talousarvio;4) Päätetään jäsenmaksujen suuruudet;5) Valitaan yhdistyksen edustajat ja ehdokkaat niiden yhteisöjen hallintoelimiin, joissa Yhdistys on jäsenenä;6) käsitellään muut kokouskutsussa mainitut asiat.

Photonics Finland hallitus 15. marraskuuta 2024.The 2025 Action Plan and Budget.Any changes, observations, or comments can be sent via email to the association’s Executive Director, Juha Purmonen, at juha.purmonen@photonics.fi.

Vuoden 2025 toimintasuunnitelma ja talousarvio.Muutokset, huomiot ja kommentit voi laittaa sähköpostilla seuran toiminnanjohtajalle Juha Purmoselle osoitteeseen juha.purmonen@photonics.fi .

UEF Startup Day, Joensuu
2024-11-28 11:00 - 13:30
Event date: 28.11.2024 Time:11:00–13:30Event location: UEF Yliopistokatu 4, Joensuu campus, Carelia building lobby

UEF Startup Day will be held for the fourth time in November 2024, once again on the Joensuu campus in the lobby of the Carelia building on Thursday, November 28, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM.

The event will showcase examples of how the skills of university students and researchers can lead to the creation of companies and business ventures. There will also be information sessions on entrepreneurship services and studies offered by the university, as well as on support activities and networks provided by stakeholders to promote entrepreneurship.

This time, the featured entrepreneurship stories include EduZolve, Ouro Stories, JEDI, and Sportspot. The detailed program will be available soon and will be updated in this announcement.

The primary language of the event is English.

All students, researchers, and staff interested in entrepreneurship and the commercialization of skills and research are welcome, regardless of educational background, as well as representatives from entrepreneurship-related stakeholder groups.

Pizza and coffee will be available for those who register in advance by 27 Nov.

For further information, please contact Tomi Tuovinen, tomi.tuovinen@uef.fi, phone +358 50 571 5046.

Welcome!

Optics Design for Industry
2024-11-28 09:00 - 17:00
Welcome to Optics Design for Industry -seminar! 28 November at 9.00 – 16.00Tekniikantie 12, Innopoli 1, Leonardo-AuditoriumEspoo, Finland.

The event will bring together the industry, optics design providers and optics design tool providers. It is an excellent opportunity to get insights from optics design professionals, present and discuss your solutions, and network with each other.

PROGRAM 09:00-09:30 Breakfast and networking

INTRODUCTION09:30-09:40 Opening words by Juha Purmonen (Photonics Finland) 09:40-09:50 Overview of optics design in the industry by Anni Lehmuskero (University of Eastern Finland / Entangly)

OPTICS DESIGN EXAMPLES FROM THE INDUSTRY09:50-10:10 Raute (Jyrki Pesonen)10:10-10:30 Microsoft (Jarkko Viinikanoja)10:30-10:50 Optronic (Marcus Hedlund)10:50-11:05 Eclipse Optics (Olov von Hofsten)11:05-11:20 VTT (Ari Hokkanen)

OPTICS DESIGN SOFTWARE, PART I11:20-11:40 Modeling of Optics & Photonics in COMSOL by Pasi Marttila (COMSOL) Lunchbreak and networking 11:40-13:10

OPTICS DESIGN SOFTWARE, PART II13:10-13:30 Ansys Lumerical/Speos/Zemax by Olli Hakala (PDSVISION)

OPTICS DESIGN PROVIDERS 13:30-13:45 Creo Center (Heikki Hyyppä)13:45-14:00 Entangly (Martin Levenius)14:00-14:15 Optoplus (Folke Stenman)14:15-14:25 Bevenic (Esa Kärkkäinen)

EDUCATION AND METROLOGY14:25-14:35 Optics design education by Anni Lehmuskero (University of Eastern Finland / Entangly)14:35-14:50 Metrology for photonics by Virpi Korpelainen (VTT MIKES)Coffee break and networking 14:50-15:30

15:30 – 17:00 Tour at VTT MIKES optical laboratories (Tekniikantie 1)

This event is made free of charge by PREIN and organized by the University of Eastern Finland together with Photonics Finland and VTT MIKES. The event is part of the AURA project funded by Regional Council of North Karelia and European Union.

If you are interested in presenting in the seminar, please contact Anni Lehmuskero, +358 50 473 5157.

Industry Connect: Matchmaking in Photonics, Microelectronics, and Quantum for companies and doctoral researchers
2024-11-20 00:00 - 04:00
Are you ready to bridge the gap between academia and industry?

Join us for an engaging afternoon where doctoral researchers, supervisors, professors, and industry leaders come together to forge valuable connections. This networking event is designed to enhance collaboration and create opportunities for doctoral researchers to transition seamlessly from academia to industry roles.

For Companies: Discover and connect with the next generation of talented professionals driving innovation in photonics, microelectronics, and quantum technologies.

For Doctoral Researchers: As you embark on your doctoral journey, connecting with industry leaders early on can provide you with insights that enrich your research and pave the way for a successful career in the industry post-graduation.

For Supervisors: Support your doctoral researchers by facilitating connections with relevant industry partners. By fostering these collaborations, you contribute to the success of the doctoral education pilots and strengthen the case for continued government funding.

The 2024 Industry Connect Matchmaking event is hosted by the Photonics Doctoral Pilot I-DEEP and jointly organised by Technology Industries Semiconductor Branch Group and the Microelectronics and Quantum doctoral pilots.

Photonics doctoral pilot I-DEEP

Microelectronic pilot MIELi

Quantum pilot QDOC

Technologies Industry Finland Semiconductor Branch Group

The event is open for company representatives and to all doctoral researchers and their supervisors in the the three pilots. Registration is required. Registration deadline is October 31, 2024, but space is limited, so please secure your spot early.

Register for the event

Venue: Sokos Hotel Flamingo, Vantaa (see the map below), meeting room EventiDate: November 20, 2024Time: at 12:00 – 16:00

Programme:

12:00 – 13:00 Lunch, free for all Industry Connect participants

13:00 – 13:05 Opening of the event and aims of the event

13:05 – 13:25 Company representative “Industry needs PhDs”

13:25 – 13:30 Photonics pilot I-DEEP presentation

13:30 – 13:35 Microelectronics pilot Mieli presentation

13:35 – 13:40 Quantum pilot QDOC presentation

Coffee break

14:15 – 15:45 Matchmaking session

15:45 – 16:00 Closing of the event

PREIN Annual Research Symposium
2024-11-19 08:00 - 2024-11-20 17:00
Venue: Conference Room Eventi, separate rooms for WP sessions, Sokos Hotel Flamingo, Tasetie 8, Vantaa

Accomodation: Please note that rooms are available from 16:00 hours onwards.Parking: If you park your car in the hotel parking hall, please inform your registration plate number to the hotel registration desk for free parking.

Flagship for Photonics Research and Innovation PREIN Annual Research Symposium: this event is open to all PREIN partner WP leaders, researchers, and doctoral researchers, photonics students, and also I-DEEP pilot partners.

09:00 – 10:00 Morning coffee and registration (time to put your posters up in Eventi conference room)

10:00 – 10:30 Flagship Director Goëry Genty: PREIN 2024 Summary

10:30 – 11:00 Executive Director Juha Purmonen, Photonics Finland: Photonics National Roadmap

11:00 – 11:30 Invited Speaker: Program Manager Toni Mattila, Business Finland: Funding Opportunities

11:30 – 12:15 WP6 theme: From Research to Start-up

Juha Toivonen/TAU, Cense Analytics

CEO Pauli Turunen, HyCom Core Oy

12:15 – 13:15 Lunch break (Buffet in Bankett-restaurant next to Eventi conference room)

13:15 – 15:00 PREIN Work Package Sessions (meeting for WP1 – WP5 topics in break out rooms – 3rd and 4th floor). Instructions for WP sessions.

WP1: Meeting room Fasaani

WP2: Meeting room Pelikaani 1

WP3: Meeting room Strutsi

WP4: Meeting room Flamingo 1

WP5: Meeting room Kurki

15:00 – 17:00 Coffee and Poster Session (Eventi conference room)

16:45 – 17:00 Dismantling of the poster walls

Break (hotel rooms available for those staying overnight in Sokos Hotel Flamingo)

19:00 – 23:30 Dinner (Eventi conference room) – entrance from the outside door

Innovative Doctoral Education Ecosystem for Photonics I-DEEP Annual Event

Wednesday 20 November (8:45-12:00)

The morning session (8:45-12:00) is intendend primarily for doctoral researchers in photonics but other PREIN and I-DEEP participants are welcome to join to hear about the I-DEEP doctoral research presentations and the soft skills training on the thesis process.

Venue: Sokos Hotel Flamingo, Tasetie 8, Vantaa, Conference Room Eventi

08.45 – 09:00 I-DEEP Doctoral Pilot Director Goëry Genty Opening words

09:00 – 09:45 I-DEEP doctoral researchers’ presentation on their research themes (2 minutes / each doctoral researcher). See instructions for presentation

09:45 – 10:15 Coffee break

10:15 – 11:00 I-DEEP doctoral researchers’ presentation on their research themes (2 minutes / each doctoral researcher) continues

11:00 – 12:00 Emma Holmlund, PhD Planning Officer, Aalto University and Jaakko Autio, PhD Planning Officer, Aalto University Managing your thesis process

12:00-13:00 Lunch for I-DEEP and PREIN event and the Industry Connect participants (Bankett restaurant)

Industry Connect Matchmaking event with Doctoral Pilots

Wednesday 20 November (13:00-16:00)

Venue: Sokos Hotel Flamingo, Tasetie 8, Vantaa, Conference Room Eventi

The event is jointly organised by Technology Industries of Finland Semiconductor Branch Group, and the doctoral pilots in Microelectronics, Photonics and Quantum. The Industry Connect event is primarily targetted at doctoral students. The general session (13:00-14:00) is open to other PREIN and I-DEEP participants. After the coffee break, there is a parallel session for the other PREIN participants while doctoral researchers can participate in the matchmaking.See the Industry Connect programme in more detail here

13:00 – 13:05 Antti Poikola, Technology Industries of Finland Opening of the Industry Connect event and aims of the event

13:05-13:45 Fire side chat with pilots and companies on what the pilots offer, what are the industry needs and future carreers for PhDs.

13:40-14:00 Coffee break (Parallel session for other participants, matchmaking for doctoral researchers and companies)

14:00-15:15 Group matchmaking for doctoral researchers and companies

15:15-15:45 Free matchmaking for doctoral researchers and companies

15:45-16:00 Closing of the event

Parallel session for PREIN participants

14:00-16:00 PREIN Vice director Jyrki Saarinen: Entrepereurial skills and innovation (Pelikaani 1, 3rd floor)

PREIN Workshop on On-Chip Photonics for Sensing
2024-11-18 09:00 - 17:00
This complimentary PREIN workshop addresses the research, development, and use of different chip-scale photonics technologies for sensing applications. Examples of such technologies include, but are not limited to: laser chips, other chip-scale light sources, photonic integrated circuits (PICs), optical waveguide components, optical MEMS chips, optical detector chips and wafer-level manufacturing and testing of diffractive optics. Present and future applications for these technologies include lidars, wearable sensors, medical imaging, industrial process metrology, hyperspectral imaging, inertial sensors and many more. This workshop is organized by PREIN WP3 (Advanced Photonic Components), but presentations and attendees are not limited to WP3 or to the PREIN consortium. All who study or work in the field of the workshop are welcome to attend.

Time: Monday November 18, 2024 at 11-17Venue: meeting room Pelikaani I-II, Sokos Hotel Flamingo, Tasetie 8, 01510 Vantaa

Programme

11:00-11:10 Welcome and introduction to the workshop (Timo Aalto, VTT)

11:10-12:20 Session 1: Passive PICs11:10-11:35 An overview of 3 µm SOI PICs and recent results in zero birefringence and Faraday rotation (Katherine Bryant, VTT)

11:35-12:00 Strip-loaded Mach–Zehnder interferometer for absolute refractive index sensing (Doughan Isaac, UEF)

12:00-12:20 Matrix analysis of high-density arrayed waveguides: Crosstalk suppression by bending (Panu Hilden, Aalto)

12:20-13:00 Lunch in Bankett- restaurant (paid by PREIN)

13:00-13:25 Session 2: Posters

13:25-14:30Session 3: Active PICs

13:25-13:50 III-V Active-Passive PIC Technology and Applications in Remote Sensing (Paul Verrinder, Aalto)

13:50-14:10 2 µm GaSb µ-transfer printed gain devices for integration on silicon-on-insulator platform for external cavity laser (Heidi Tuorila, TAU)

14:10-14:30 Hybrid GaSb/Si3N4 widely tunable Vernier laser emitting around 2.55 µm (Samu-Pekka Ojanen, TAU)

14:30-14:50 Coffee break (3. floor)

14:50-16:20Session 4: Focus on applications

14:50-15:15 Infrared micro devices for NDIR gas analysis (Mikko Tuohiniemi, Vaisala)

15:15-15:40 Fabry-Pérot interferometers and nano-thermoelectric bolometers for imaging and sensing (Aapo Varpula, VTT)

15:40-16:00 Integrated optical ultrasound transducer on thick SOI waveguide platform (Päivi Heimala, VTT)

16:00-16:20 Optical phased arrays and tunable lasers towards LIDAR applications (Ari Hokkanen, VTT)

16:20-17:00 Social event and networking

Participation in the workshop is free of charge (inlcuding coffee, lunch and drinks and snacks in the networking)

Late registrations are still accepted until November 10, 2024.

Register

Contact person: Timo Aalto, VTT (timo.aalto@vtt.fi)

Welcome to What’s Up Photonics Finland Online session!
2024-11-12 14:00 - 14:15
Welcome to What’s Up Photonics Finland Online session!Tuesday 12th November 2024, 2PM (EET), TeamsLink to the meeting HERE

Dedicated for all Photonics Finland members and enthusiasts. It is like coffee breaks, very unformal, no long presentations, and just 15 min – that’s it. Topics 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.

Please find the previous session slides HERE

With Best Regards

Photonics Finland Team

DEEPSUPPORT Flagship event
2024-11-05 10:30 - 20:00 | Hotel Benczúr, Benczúr str. 35, Budapest, 1068, Hungary
The DEEPSUPPORT partnership is organising their flagship event of the project to present the results of the project but also to present the awarded Ideas from the Idea challenge. Five winners, one from each partner countries will be awarded their 1000€ value price including the trip to Budapest to participate to the ceremony.

Preliminary programme

Optics & Photonics in Sweden 2024
2024-11-05 08:00 - 2024-11-08 17:00
Registration for 5-8 November Optics & Photonics in Sweden 2024:

OPS2024 Exhibitors: http://dinkurs.se/OPS2024Exhibitors

OPS2024 Participants: http://dinkurs.se/OPS2024Participants

OPS2024 Speakers: http://dinkurs.se/OPS2024Speakers

Application for student free admission: https://forms.office.com/r/kHRtr9q9xQUp to 10 students in a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree program can apply for free admission for OPS-2024, which is sponsored by ThorLabs Sweden AB.

Call for Posters: https://photonicsweden.org/wp-content/uploads/CALL-FOR-POSTERS-OPTICS_PHOTONICS-IN-SWEDEN_2023.pdf

Chalmers Metapix kickoff 8 Nov: https://www.chalmers.se/en/current/calendar/metapix-kickoff/

OPS2024: https://photonicsweden.org/05-08-november-2024-save-the-date-for-optics-photonics-in-sweden-conference-2024/

The participation fees are:=> SEK 4,100+VAT for non-members=> SEK 3,100+VAT for members of PS or EOS=> SEK 1,800+VAT for students and pensioners who are members of PS or EOS=> SEK 1,800+VAT for invited speakersThe participation fee includes lunches and coffee breaks 6-7 November, and a conference dinner on 6 November.

The exhibition fees are:=> SEK 19,900+VAT for non-members=> SEK 15,600+VAT for company members of PS=> SEK 3.100+ 25% VAT additional exhibitors’ colleagues (max additional +3 persons)The exhibition fee includes 1 person full conference fee, lunches and coffee breaks 6-7 November, and a conference dinner on 6 November.

More info at: https://photonicsweden.org/05-08-november-2024-save-the-date-for-optics-photonics-in-sweden-conference-2024/

Local Team: Peter Andrekson, Victor Torres Company, and Magnus KarlssonOrganizers: PhotonicSweden and Chalmers University of Technology

This year PhotonicSweden www.photonicsweden.org OPS-2024 at Chalmers Conference Lindholmen, Gothenburg, with parallel academic- and industrial sessions along with an exhibition and poster sessions.

Preliminary Agenda Optics & Photonics in Sweden-2024

2024-11–05 Tuesday 14:00-18:00 Nordic Photonics Forum, followed by networking with light food & drinks (free of charge)

2024-11–06 Wednesday 10:00-18:00 Conference & Exhibition & Poster Session, followed by conference dinner approx. 19:00-23:00

2024-11–07 Thursday 09:30 – 15:30 Conference & Exhibition & Poster Session, followed by study visits 15:30 – 18:30

2024-11-08 Friday 09:30-16:00 Kick-off MetaPix – META-PIX is a centre of excellence that aims to establish an internationally leading environment for research and education in ’integrated metaphotonics’ with applications ranging from optical links in data centres to quantum simulations (free of charge). https://www.chalmers.se/en/centres/meta-pix/

Venue

Chalmers Konferens & RestaurangerP.O Box 8077 | 402 78 Göteborg | +46 31-772 39 50www.chalmerskonferens.se

Map to Lindholmen: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xgV1faDbFB2WSUXQ8

Hotel

Make sure you get a room very close to the venue. We have blocked a limited numbers of rooms at Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel, Lindholmspiren 4, 417 56 Gothenburg. Direct book your room here: Rooms (radissonhotels.com)

Job Fair ExhibitionWe will arrange a matchmaking between companies and job seekers at the conference Optics and Photonics in Sweden 2024. It will take place on 6 and 7 November in the exhibition area. All exhibiting companies’ welcome students (graduates, undergraduates and PhD students) to discuss jobs, internships , etc.

MediapartnerFree subscription / Prenumerera kostnadsfritt på Elektroniktidningen och nyhetsbrev: https://etn.se/cgi-bin/pren.php?from=sajten

Contacts

· Petra@photonicsweden.org for Academic session, Poster session, Awards, Program, and Committees.

Lennart@photonicsweden.org for Industrial session, Exhibition, Sponsoring, and Nordic Photonics Forum.

More info to come!

PhotonicSwedenBox 1070, c/o RISEIsafjordsgatan 22164 25 KistaSwedenWeb: www.photonicsweden.org

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