Photonics Finland

Book Signings w/ former NASA astronaut Dr. Charles J. Camarda @ Joensuu
2025-08-21 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
On Thursday, 21 August 2025, Joensuu Botania’s indoor terrace will host a rare English-language event featuring former NASA astronaut and author Dr. Charles J. Camarda. The one-hour session will include a 30-minute introduction about him and his book Mission Out of Control, followed by a 30-minute book signing.DR. CHARLES J CAMARDACamarda flew aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery in 2005 as part of mission STS-114. Over his career, he has worked as an engineer, innovator, and educator at NASA, and is recognised for his strong advocacy of creative problem-solving and multidisciplinary teamwork. Camarda has contributed to the development of key space technologies and has inspired audiences around the world through his teaching and public speaking. https://charliecamarda.com/aboutABOUT THE NEW BOOK “Mission Out of Control”Mission Out of Control combines Dr. Camarda’s first-hand experiences at NASA with lessons on leadership, decision-making, and teamwork in high-risk environments. The book explains how technical challenges often stem from human and organisational factors – and how openness, trust, and listening to different perspectives can prevent crises.It is both an inspiring space exploration story and a practical guide for anyone interested in problem-solving, innovation, and building high-performing teams. Suitable for leaders, students, professionals in demanding fields, and anyone curious about what happens behind the scenes in space missions.https://charliecamarda.com/homeApproximately 30 copies of Mission Out of Control will be available for purchase on-site.Price: 23€ (CASH ONLY!!!)Attendees are also welcome to bring their own copies for signing.DATE: Thursday, 21 August 2025TIME: 17:00–18:00VENUE: Botania, Heinäpurontie 70, Joensuu (Indoor Terrace)LANGUAGE: EnglishADMISSIONBotania Day admission fee €8 (children) / €10 (seniors, students, unemployed) / €15 (standard) or free with the Botania Card. Admission includes access to Botania’s gardens which are open to public from 9AM to 6PM.Event is organized by Botania an Center for Photonics Sciences / University of Eastern Finland

Joensuu summer school on optics 2025
2025-08-18 08:00 - 2025-08-22 17:00
Course: Joensuu Summer School on Optics 2025: Innovation Skills in Photonics

Dates: 18.8.-22.8.2025Place: UEF, Joensuu campus, MetriaCredits: 2 ECTSTeacher(s): Jyrki Saarinen, visitor lecturers. Learning outcomes: The learning outcomes in this summer school are to equip students with the skills and mindset needed to drive innovation in the field of photonics. Participants will get insights on trends in photonics, get familiarized with principles like design thinking and problem-solving, and develop techniques for generating and refining ideas. They will enhance collaboration skills and tackle real-world challenges provided by industry partners. A special focus is placed on understanding the importance of multidisciplinarity, as students are encouraged to draw on their prior knowledge of photonics and explore how its expertise drives innovation across diverse fields.

Content: The summer school includes lectures on innovation tools and techniques, such as design thinking and creative problem solving. Industry partners will share real-world insights and offer talks, motivating students with practical examples from the field. Additionally, students will work in smaller teams on real-world challenges strengthening their collaboration skills.

Modes of study: The modes of study include lectures (15 h), as well as practical team work (9 h) where students apply their learnings in challenges provided by industry partners. At the end of summer school, there will be a final test (1 h).

Teaching methods: Lectures (15 h), team work and presentations (9 h).

Learning material: Materials provided by the lecturers.

Further information: Registration is done through UEF Summer School webpage: https://www.uef.fi/en/uef-summer-school. This particular summer school is organized at Joensuu campus.

Qualifications: This course is open to all bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD students, regardless of the field of study—no photonics knowledge required.

Evaluation scale: Scale 0-5

Person in charge: Jyrki Saarinen

More info here

12th Markus Pessa International Summer School on “New Frontiers in Optical Technologies,”
2025-08-11 08:00 - 2025-08-15 17:00
Registration to 12th Markus Pessa International Summer School on “New Frontiers in Optical Technologies,” which will be held from August 11–15, 2025, at Tampere University, Finland is open. Founded in 2001, the Summer School has become a leading educational event in the field of modern optical technologies, attracting over 120 participants each edition. Since 2023, the School has been dedicated to the memory of Professor Markus Pessa, founder of the Optoelectronics Research Centre in Tampere, honoring his profound contributions to the optics and photonics community.

This year’s program will delve into cutting-edge topics including:

Advanced laser technologies

Quantum optics and quantum technology

Optical systems and sensing

Fiber technology

Photonic integration

Entrepreneurship in photonics

Ethics in science

Detailed information and registration are available on the Summer School website.

44th Colloquium Spectroscopicum Internationale (CSI)
2025-07-27 08:00 - 2025-07-31 17:00
Invitation to the 44th Colloquium Spectroscopicum Internationale (CSI) in Ulm, Germany, July 27-31, 2025

Spectrochimica Acta has confirmed to publish a special issue “CSI 2025”!

Conference Highlights

· Opening Plenary Lecture already confirmed: Prof. Ferenc Krausz (Noble Laureate Physics 2023)

· Keynotes and Invited Lectures by renowned experts in the field

· Oral presentations on cutting-edge research and technological advancements

· Technology sprints by sponsoring companies

· Poster sessions for emerging researchers to showcase their recent work

· Networking opportunities with professionals from academia and industry

CSI 2025 event provides a unique platform for participants to explore the latest trends, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations in various branches of spectroscopy, including but not limited to molecular, atomic, and nuclear spectroscopy, as well as applications in materials science, chemistry, biology, medicine and environmental studies. We welcome the submission of abstracts for oral and poster presentations.

For more information, please see: www.CSI2025.org

SuomiAreena 2025 - Photonics panel discussion
2025-06-24 15:00 - 16:00
This year SuomiAreena 2025 Photonics Finland & PREIN photonics panel discussion focuses on self driving vehicles and safety

Photonics Finland and PREIN flagship will be organizing SuomiAreena panel discussion Ihminen on riski: Fotoniikka turvaa itseohjautuvan liikenteen on Tuesday, 24th at 15.00 – 15.45 of June 2025, in Pori, Puuvillan lava. The discussion focuses on self-driving vehicles and points out how photonics as a key enabling technology provides significant solutions to cars, airplanes, and also ships. The question is, should we remove the biggest risk of all behind the steering wheel—humans?

Moderator: Shahin Doagu, MTV

Panelists:

Matti Kutila, Research Team Leader, VTT

Mika Rytkönen, Chairman, CCO, Remoted

Pia Harju, Automotive Development Director, Distance Technologies

Aleksi Jäntti, Kansanedustaja, Liikenne-ja viestintävaliokunnanjäsen

Teppo Vesalainen, koulutuspäällikkö, Autoliitto

SuomiAreena is the biggest national discussion event in Finland, more information HERE. Join to the event in Pori or follow live broadcast from MTV-Katsomo channel HERE.

Laser World of Photonics 2025 - Photonics Finland Pavilion
2025-06-24 08:00 - 2025-06-27 17:00
LASER World of PHOTONICS (LWOP) is a trade fair for innovative technology that focuses on the entire range of existing applications. Because it deals with a key crossover technology, LASER also addresses other important industrial sectors such as material processing, measuring, testing and inspection, optical data transmission and lasers in medicine. LASER`s special significance is due to its unique combination of users, laser-source manufacturers and system suppliers. Laser World of Photonics 2025 will be organized June 24-27 2025 in Münich, Germany.Photonics Finland organizes the Finnish Pavilion with its member companies to provide a turn key solution for companies to join the exhibition with affordable pricing and great visibility!

Photonics Finland Pavilion companies

Inkron

Ampliconyx

Evolase

Reflekron

Senop

Elfys

Picophotonics

Comptek Solutions

Vexlum

PREIN

Beneq

Photonics Finland Pavilion feedback from 2023 Exhibition

Based on a received feedback companies gives 4.88 / 5 rating for the usability, size and overall look of the Photonics Finland Pavilion.

Companies gives 4.5 / 5 rating for the Photonics Finland service quality before and during the exhibition (incl. arrangements, customer service, and internal communications)

On 2023 the the special highlight was Finnish Midsummer Networking event, which was organized together with Business Finland. The event exceed all the expectations gathering over 200 participants to discuss and meet in Photonics Finland Pavilion. Companies rated the event 4.5 / 5, and there was many positive comments of receiving new leads and contacts during the event.

“Another very fruitful co-exhibiting opportunity with Photonics Finland and other Finnish companies working in the same industrial space! The collective ‘tech from Finland’ branding was very beneficial and it made the booth set-up much easier. We were happy with the location of our company stand and the Finnish midsummer networking event on the first day was a fantastic PR and marketing opportunity for our company to connect with our customers and prospects.“

Why companies join for Laser World of Photonics / Photonics Finland Pavilion

Surveying new business opportunities, gaining leads and promoting the company & technology

To connect with existing leads and advance discussions and pace on collaborations

Increase of visibility for international customers and raising brand awareness

LWOP in numbers

More than 1,300 exhibitors, around 40,000 visitors

High proportion of international participants

Strong second edition of World of QUANTUM

NordPac 2025
2025-06-10 08:00 - 2025-06-12 17:00
IMAPS Nordic is proud to announce the complete program for our yearly conference on microelectronics and packaging, NordPac. The conference will take place at the IDA conference center in Copenhagen, Denmark, 10th – 12th of June 2025.

The event brings together both academics, as well as industry leaders, to discuss and debate state-of-the-art and future trends in microelectronics, packaging, integration, reliability testing, PCB design, assembly and manufacturing of electronics, optics, electronics in health tech, materials, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Internet of Things (IoT) in electronics. This is the 61st event organised by IMAPS Nordic, and we hope you will celebrate the milestone with us.

Please see program and all the details HERE.

360 CARLA One-Day Symposium on Photonics in Health: Biotech and Medical Photonics
2025-06-06 09:00 - 16:30
Join Us for the One-Day Symposium on Photonics in Health: Biotech and Medical Photonics – June 6, 2025, in Oulu!

Are you interested in exploring how photonics is transforming biotechnology and medical applications? Join us for an engaging One-Day Symposium on Photonics in Health: Biotech and Medical Photonics, where you will have the opportunity to connect with leading experts, discover cutting-edge research, and explore career opportunities in this rapidly evolving field.

📅 Date: June 6, 2025📍 Venue: Oulu Music Center, Oulu⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 4:20 PM

This symposium is part of the 360 CARLA project, which aims to support careers in photonics and deep tech by connecting students, researchers, and industry professionals.

Why Attend?

Gain insights from technical talks and keynote sessions by leading researchers in biotech and medical photonics.

Engage in panel discussions featuring academic and industry professionals.

Participate in networking sessions with experts and peers.

Explore career opportunities in photonics with a dedicated job board.

Visit a company

Photonics Finland kevät-kokous / Annual meeting 2025
2025-06-04 17:05 - 18:00
Photonics Finland sääntömääräinen kevätkokous / annual meeting

June 4, 2025 @ 5:05 pm – 6:00 pm EEST

Dear Photonics Finland member

You are warmly welcome to the Photonics Finland annual Spring meeting of the society. Official agenda below.

KOKOUSKUTSU

Photonics Finlandin (Suomen fotoniikan seura ry) sääntömääräinen kevätkokous 2025

Aika ja paikka

Keskiviikkona 4.6.2025 kello 17:05 osana OPD2025 tapahtumaa Oulussa Madetoja salissa, 1st kerros.

Kutsutut

Suomen fotoniikan seuran jäsenet

ESITYSLISTA

Kokouksen avaus

Kokouksen puheenjohtajan, sihteerin, kahden pöytäkirjan tarkastajan ja kahden ääntenlaskijan valintaTodetaan kokouksen laillisuus ja päätösvaltaisuus

Esitetään edellisen toimintavuoden, tilinpäätös ja toiminnantarkastajien lausunto

Päätetään tilinpäätöksen vahvistamisesta ja vastuuvapauden myöntämisestä hallitukselle ja muille tilivelvollisille tai muista toimenpiteistä, joihin vuoden kuluessa pidetty hallinto ja tilit antavat aihetta

Valitaan seuraavaksi toimikaudeksi hallituksen puheenjohtaja, varapuheenjohtaja ja muut jäsenet, joille valitaan henkilökohtaiset varajäsenet

Valitaan kaksi toiminnantarkastajaa/tilintarkastajaa ja heidän henkilökohtaiset varatoiminnantarkastajat/varatilintarkastajat. Tilintarkastajaksi voidaan valita KHT- tai HTM-tilintarkastusyhteisö

Päätetään hallituksen jäsenten, toiminnantarkastajien sekä muiden toimihenkilöiden palkkioista

Kunniajäsenten nimittäminen

Käsitellään muut kokouskutsussa mainitut asiat

Kokouksen päättäminen

Photonics Finland hallitus

Photonics Finland annual meeting 2025Wed, June 4, 2025 5:05 PM – 6:00 PM (EEST)

Photonics Finland annual meeting

June 4, 2025 @ 5:05 pm – 6:00 pm EEST

Dear Photonics Finland member

You are warmly welcome to the Photonics Finland annual Spring meeting of the society. Official agenda below.

MEETING INVITATION

Photonics Finland (Suomen fotoniikan seura ry) annual spring meeting 2025

Time and place

Wednesday 4.6.2025 at 17:05 as part of the OPD2025 event in Oulu, Madetoja Hall, 1st floor.

Invited

Members of the Finnish Photonics Society

AGENDA

Opening of the meeting

1. Electing the chairman, secretary, two reviewers of the minutes and two tellersDetermining the legality and quorum of the meeting

2. Presenting the annual report, financial statements and auditors’ statement for the previous year

3. Deciding 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

4. Electing the chairman, vice chairman and other members of the board of directors for the next term, for whom personal deputies will be elected

5. Electing two auditors/auditors and their personal deputy auditors/deputy auditors. A KHT or HTM auditing firm may be chosen as the auditor

6. Deciding on the remuneration of the board members, auditors and other employees

7. Appointment of honorary members

8. Dealing with other matters mentioned in the notice of the meeting

9. Closing the meeting

Photonics Finland board

See Photonics Finland Annual Report for 2024 HERE.See Photonics Finland Financial Report for 2024 HERE.

Photonics Finland annual meeting 2025Wed, June 4, 2025 5:05 PM – 6:00 PM (EEST)

Optics and Photonics Days 2025
2025-06-03 08:00 - 2025-06-05 17:00
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
