Photonics Finland

2025 Industry Connect: Matchmaking event
2025-10-06 12:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
2025 Industry Connect: Matchmaking event on Monday 6 October 2025 at 12-16 (Radisson Blu Seaside, Helsinki)

Is your company looking to connect with talented professionals in Photonics, Microelectronics, and Quantum technologies?

Come to meet the next generation of specialists in 2025 Industry Connect, a matchmaking event on 6 October 2025, from 12–16 at Radisson Blu Seaside in Helsinki.

The event is aimed at companies and doctoral researchers of the Photonics, Microelectronics, and Quantum pilot programmes. In the 2024 event we had 100+ doctoral researchers & 20+ companies, and preparations are ongoing full speed for the 2025 event.

Register now and secure your place!

Registration is open at:https://www.lyyti.in/doctoral-pilots2025

The registration fee, 100€, includes the programme featuring introduction of the pilots, organized and free matchmaking, lunch and coffee. More details will follow in August.

The 2025 Industry Connect Matchmaking event is jointly organized by Technology Industries of Finland and the Microelectronics, Photonics, and Quantum doctoral pilots.

Read more about the Finnish doctoral pilot programme on the Ministry of Culture and Education page:

Technologies Industry Finland Semiconductor Branch Group

Photonics doctoral pilot I-DEEP

Microelectronics pilot MIELi

Quantum pilot QDOC

Trade and Innovation Mission to Southampton and Glasgow
2025-10-07 08:00 - 2025-10-10 17:00
The UK (Scotland in particular) has evolved into a vibrant hub for photonic and silicon photonic innovation. For Finnish companies looking to expand their technological expertise, access new markets, or form strategic alliances, Scotland offers several compelling advantages. Scotland’s photonic and silicon photonic industry offers a synergistic environment rich with research excellence, collaborative networks, and supportive governmental policies.

The complementary industrial capabilities and shared innovation culture make the region not just a market to enter but a strategic partner for long-term growth and technological advancement. Please visit the Technology Scotland website to see a full list of Technology Scotland members., and to learn more about the Scottish Photonics sector, read this report Photonics in Scotland 2024 Report.

Southampton is home to Europe’s densest academia-to-industry photonics hub, anchored by the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) and the Cornerstone Photonics Innovation Centre, which offers open-access silicon-photonics pilot lines. These centers lead global research in areas such as silicon photonics, optical fibers, III-V semiconductors, 2D materials and metamaterials. They also collaborate with over 40 companies across sectors like telecommunications, healthcare, aerospace, and defense, offering Finnish companies a direct gateway to high-value industrial partnerships.

With this visit, we intend to focus on increasing international collaboration and raise awareness of business opportunities in Finland for companies and research organizations.

WHY JOIN?

Joining this delegation offers companies a unique opportunity to access cutting-edge research and innovation in photonics and silicon photonics. By visiting key academic and industrial hubs in Southampton and Scotland, businesses can gain insights into the latest technological advancements and explore potential collaborations with world-renowned institutions and companies.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This visit is aimed for Finnish Photonics companies, who want to develop co-operation or look for new partners in the UK. Also, research organizations which aim to expand their collaboration with UK companies and research organizations in Photonics are warmly welcome to join.

PRACTICALITIES

To cover the expenses of arranging the visit program in the UK, Business Finland will charge participation fees of:

Major Companies: 1000 EUR + 25,5% VAT per person

Micro Businesses and SMEs: 850 EUR + 25,5% VAT per person

Business Finland will invoice the participants after the visit based on the actual costs. The invoiced fee will not exceed the amounts mentioned above. Kindly note that the participation fee does not include flights or accommodation of the delegate nor meals outside the delegation program.

Register no later than 31 August 2025!

Welcome to What's Up Photonics Finland Online Session!
2025-10-07 14:00 - 14:15
Welcome to What’s Up Photonics Finland Online session!Tuesday 7th October 2025, 2PM (EEST), 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(at)photonics.fi.

Spectral Imaging for Medical and Health Applications – With a Focus on Dental Use Cases
2025-10-09 09:00 - 15:30 | Computational Spectral Lab, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, Yliopistokatu 2, Joensuu, Joensuu, FI-80100, Finland
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 application;

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

Learning Objectives

Gain exposure to a biomedical case study: processing dental spectral images to reveal veins and arteries in the mouth cavity.

Understand the basic principles of spectral imaging.

Explore potential applications of spectral imaging in different sectors.

Learn operation principles of spectral cameras, including live demonstrations in the lab.

Understand the structure of spectral datasets (large-scale, gigabyte-level data).

Acquire practical skills in Python to:

Open and visualize spectral data.

Apply necessary preprocessing steps.

Perform basic spectral image analysis.

Relate methods learned to workflows in participants’ own domains.

Registration

Companies can register by contacting sidra.muntaha(a)photonics.fi. The registration deadline is 30th September 2025.

Students

Training is done under the framework of 360 CARLA

Free admission

Slots are limited and selection will be done based on motivation

Register here

Companies

Training is done under the framework of PhotonHub

Registration fee: 250 Eur

Email at sidra.muntaha(a)photonics.fi

Register through email

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

PhotonQBoost Matching Mission in Poland: Focus on Agrifood & Biotech
2025-10-21 08:00 - 2025-10-23 17:00
We are happy to launch the open call for PhotonQBoost Matching Mission. This event aims to match actors in photonics and quantum technologies with those of the Polish agrifood and biotechnology ecosystem. We warmly invite all organisations to seize this exciting opportunity to connect, collaborate, and grow together.

📅 Dates: 21–23 October 2025📍 Location: Warsaw, Poland

Join us for the Matching Mission in Poland – Registration Now Open!

Complete the registration form today to reserve your place and become part of this unique mission. Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to register early to secure your spot!

European SMEs based outside Poland can also apply for a travel grant. For detailed eligibility criteria, please visit the Open Call page.

Join us for a 1-hour introductory webinar on Friday, 4th July 2025, at 11:00 CEST. Please register here for the webinar.

Optics & Photonics in Sweden 2025
2025-10-21 08:00 - 2025-10-23 17:00
Welcome to register for Optics and Photonics in Sweden 21-23 October, 2025 in Kista, Stockholm, Sweden

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 & 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝟰 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲, 𝟮𝟭 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 (free of charge)

Save the date! Workshop on Photonics & Electronics 4 Defence, 21 October 2025

𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝟮𝟮-𝟮𝟯 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱:

Optics and Photonics in Sweden conference 2025

The venue for both Nordic Photonics Forum Workshop & OPS-2025 is KTH-Electrum, Kista, Stockholm.

The event is co-organized with Royal Institute of Technology (KTH). Local organization team: Prof. Mattias Hammar (KTH) and Prof. Kristinn Gylfason (KTH).

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟭𝟬-𝟮𝟭 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 “𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝟰 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲”:

1. Workshop participants: http://dinkurs.se/NFPOPS2025Workshop

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟭𝟬-𝟮𝟮 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟯 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 & 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗣𝗦-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱:

2. Participants: http://dinkurs.se/OPS2025Participants

3. Speakers: http://dinkurs.se/OPS2025Speakers

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟭𝟬-𝟮𝟮 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟯 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗣𝗦-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱:

4. Exhibitors: http://dinkurs.se/OPS2025Exhibitors

5. Exhibitors colleagues: http://dinkurs.se/OPS2025Participants (Choose option Alt.5)

𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀:

Terahertz, Photonics and AI, Photonics Applications, Bio & Helthcare, Etc….

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𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 & 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟭 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟭 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿: 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝟰 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲

10:00-16:00 Nordic Photonics Forum featuring Photonics and Electronics 4 Defense workshop, followed by networking with light food & drinks

16:00-20:00 Exhibition set up

18:00-19:00 Networking with drinks and finger food

𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟮 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿: 𝗢𝗣𝗦-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

09:00-10:00 On-site registration

10:00-12:00 Keynote Talk 1 & Exhibitor Presentations

12:00-13:30 Lunch & Poster Session & Exhibition

13:30-14:00 Keynote Talk 2

14:00-14:15 Coffee break

14:15-15:35 Session A1 conference talks (4)

15:40-16:40 Session A2 conference talks (3)

18:00-19:00 Poster Session & Exhibition

19:00-22:00 Conference dinner

𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟯 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟯 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿: 𝗢𝗣𝗦-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀

09:30-12:00 Keynote Talk 3 & Awards & Poster Prize

12:00-13:30 Lunch & Poster Session & Exhibition

13:30-14:00 Keynote Talk 4

14:00-14:15 Coffee break

14:20-15:40 Session A 3 conference talks (4)

15:40-19:00 Study visits

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𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: TBD (coming soon)

#OPS2025 #Photonics #Optics #Electronics #PhotonicsIntegratedCircuits #Photonics21 #PhotonicSweden #NordicPhotonicsForum #IEEE #PhotonicsAwards #Photonics4Defense #Electronics4Defense #Defense #Conference #SemiconSweden #SvenskElektronik

Welcome!

PhotonicSwedenc/o RISE, Box 1263Isafjordsgatan 22164 29 KistaSwedenWeb: www.photonicsweden.org

Lennart BM SvenssonEmail: lennart@photonicsweden.org Phone: +46(0)70 726 7411 Petra BindigEmail: petra@photonicsweden.org Phone: +46(0)70 264 4663

PIC Summit Europe 2025
2025-11-04 08:00 - 2025-11-05 17:00
Save your spot at PIC Summit Europe 2025!

This November, PIC Summit Europe 2025 brings an entire ecosystem of designers, foundries, integrators, OEMs, investors, and thought leaders together under one roof at Eindhoven’s famous Evoluon.

Be a part of a rich program of events – including an exclusive networking dinner – as we collaborate to embrace the biggest challenges and opportunities in PICs. From advancing manufacturing capacity to expanding market applications and securing funding for growth, it’s at PIC Summit Europe 2025 that the Photonic Chip industry aligns its vision for the future.

Scaling together in a dynamic world

Shaping the next generation of Photonic Chips or looking to integrate them into your solutions? Whether you’re looking for investment, partnerships, or technical cooperation, this is the place to make it happen.

Scaling isn’t just about technology – it’s about strategy, execution, and collaboration. PIC Summit Europe 2025 is where tomorrow begins. Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to:

Gain strategic insights on how to scale your business and technology aligned with industry-wide efforts.

Connect with the most influential players in the industry, from technology leaders to business innovators and investors.

Learn which applications are proving most successful, and where the next big opportunities lie in Integrated Photonics.

Access the latest insights on market and technology developments, helping you navigate the future of PICs with confidence.

More information at PIC Summit Europe website: https://www.picsummiteurope.com

Light for Families - Valoa Perheille
2025-11-08 10:00 - 16:00
“Light for Families” family event

This autumn, we will dive into the fascinating world of insects – through light at Art Garden Botania in Joensuu, Finland.

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 on Saturday, 8 November 2025, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Joensuu’s Art Garden Botania!

The “Light for Families” event is being organised for the fifth time, and year after year it has grown in popularity while bringing photonics – the science of light – closer to children and young people.

This autumn, we will dive into the fascinating world of insects – through light. The theme focuses on small but important insects and studying them with the tools of photonics. A day full of fun and insightful activities awaits the whole family!

For children (approximately 3–12 years old), there will be an exciting adventure to uncover the secrets of the insect world using light science. The adventure is suitable for younger children together with an adult, and for older ones to explore independently.

During the day, visitors can also make a traditional Father’s Day gift – naturally using photonics. In addition, you can enjoy the enchanting surroundings of the Art Garden Botania, where insects are bustling about and inspiring exploration.

The event is free of charge and open to everyone. Come and spend a bright autumn day with your family, learn something new, and celebrate Father’s Day in the company of insects and light!

For more information, please contact Iiro Muhonen via email at iiro.muhonen@uef.fi or by phone at 050 324 2548.

Nordic Chip Summit 2025
2025-11-10 08:00 - 17:00
This event gathers key players in chips and chip-based systems to explore the vision for Europe’s semiconductor and quantum future. The event is held in the heart of the unique Kvanttinova ecosystem, the leading deep tech innovation powerhouse in the Nordics.

Participants are offered an opportunity to deepen their knowledge, explore new perspectives and ideas, and connect across research, business, and education. Featuring high-profile keynote speeches, focused program streams, and a warm Finnish collaborative atmosphere, the event fosters dialogue, networking, and the formation of new partnerships– laying the groundwork for future transformative cross-border initiatives.

To whom?

The event brings together the leading experts from

Companies operating in the fields of semiconductors, quantum, etc.

RTOs: VTT, and other European research organisations

Nordic universities and education organisations

European Chip Competence Centres

Policy makers

Photonics and Quantum focused business and research delegation visit to the state of Colorado
2025-11-11 08:00 - 2025-11-14 17:00
The Team Finland network in the USA invites Finnish companies and researchers in photonics, quantum technologies, climate solutions, and advanced computation to join a business and research delegation visit to Colorado. The visit will be led by Ambassador Leena-Kaisa Mikkola and offers a unique opportunity to explore one of the most dynamic U.S. regions for science, technology, and innovation.

Organized in cooperation with the Colorado Office of Economic Development (OEDIT), Photonics Finland, the FAME Flagship, and the NSF ASCEND Engine, the visit aims to strengthen partnerships between Finnish and U.S. stakeholders across academia, industry, and government.

The program is aligned with the SPIE Quantum Catalyst Conference in Boulder, bringing together global experts to explore commercial applications of quantum technologies. Learn more at spie.org.

Colorado is home to world-class research institutions including NIST, NCAR, NOAA, and top universities. The state has emerged as a national hub in photonics and quantum, attracting nearly $600 million in private investment since 2020.

If this sounds interesting, register for the visit at the latest by 5 September 2025!

Read more and Register

Who should attend?

This visit is tailored for Finnish companies and representatives of Finnish research entities, who are interested in pursuing business opportunities and research collaboration within the broad thematic areas of photonics, quantum and advanced computation. We welcome Finnish representatives from companies and other entities who have already established their presence in the U.S., as well as those who are traveling from Finland to pursue new business opportunities.

The delegation program in Colorado will consist of visits to research entities and individual US businesses, meetings with representatives of Colorado’s key industries and government, and networking with various stakeholders in Colorado’s vibrant R&D ecosystem.

Participation fee

To cover the expenses of arranging the program in Colorado, Business Finland will charge a participation fee of

SME’s and Micro companies: 1615 EUR + 25.5% VAT

Major companies: 1900 EUR + 25.5% VAT

Business Finland will invoice the participation fee after the visit based on the actual costs. The invoiced fee will not exceed the amounts mentioned above. Kindly note that the participation fee does not include flights, accommodation, meals and transportation outside the business delegation program. The fee does not include tickets to SPIE.

What’s Up Photonics Finland - Online Coffee Break
2025-11-11 14:00 - 14:15
Welcome to the next What’s Up Photonics Finland Online Session!

Tuesday 11th November 2025, 2PM (EEST), Microsoft Teams

Dedicated to all Photonics Finland members. This is like a coffee break, 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 our Events and Memberships Manager tuukka.pakarinen(a)photonics.fi.

Link to the monthly What’s Up Photonics Finland – Online Coffee Break

With Best Regards

Photonics Finland Team

Photonics21 WG7 "Core Photonics" Workshop: Shaping the Strategy
2025-11-12 11:00 - 14:00
Join the Photonics21 WG7 “Core Photonics” Workshop: Photonics Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda

The next Photonics21 Work Group 7 “Core Photonics” workshop is scheduled to take place on 12 November 2025, starting at 10:00 CET. The workshop will be held online.

Work Group leader Mike Wale warmly invites you to participate and contribute your valuable input.

This workshop continues the photonics community consultation process, which began during the Photonics Partnership Annual Meeting 2025 in Brussels. It is part of the preparation for a new Photonics Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda, aimed at ensuring strong representation of photonics in the next Multiannual Financial Framework and Horizon Europe successor programme (FP10).

The objective of the workshop is to further discuss and define a strategic approach for core photonics, contributing to the dedicated chapter in the new Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda.

Please note that the meeting will be recorded for internal purposes only. The recording will not be shared with any third parties. By registering for the event, you give your consent to being recorded.

More information and draft agenda: https://www.photonics21.org/events-workshops/2025/11/2025-11-12_WG7_Follow-up-Workshop_SRIA.php

Deep Tech Boost – Chips & Beyond
2025-11-19 08:00 - 11:00
Step into the future of deep tech innovation with this kick-off session during Slush, designed to explore the cutting-edge of the semiconductor and advanced materials ecosystem.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with deep tech investors, startups, R&D professionals, and ecosystem players!

Location: Business Finland Happiness Lounge, Room 208, Congress Wing, Helsinki Expo and Convention Center. No Slush ticket needed to access the event.

Featuring engaging keynote talks, investor perspectives, and a panel discussion, you’ll gain first-hand insights into the opportunities driving the next wave of innovation. At the end of the session there will be time for pitches and free networking.

PROGRAM:

8:00AMRegistration & coffee

8:30AMOpening remarksToni Mattila, Head of the Chips Campaign, Business Finland

8:35AMIndustry KeynoteApplied Materials

8:50AMDeep Tech Growth StoryJuha Kokkonen, Canatu

9:00AMHow Startups and Growth Companies Can Leverage the Chips Act?FiCCC, SipFAB and Kvanttinova

9:15AMInvestor Talk: What are we looking for in investments?

9:30AMPanel Discussion

10:00AMDeep Tech Pitching

10:40AMNetworking

11:00AMEnd of official program

11:00AM–12:00PMFree networking in the matchmaking area

CIVIT 10TH ANNIVERSARY WORKSHOP
2025-11-27 09:00 - 17:00
The Centre for Immersive Visual Technologies (CIVIT) is excited to invite you to celebrate its 10th Anniversary at a workshop held at Tampere University’s Hervanta Campus on Thursday, 27November 2025, from 09:00 to 17:00.Ten years ago, CIVIT launched its world-class facilities with an international workshop that brought together leading experts in visual technologies. This autumn, we mark that milestone with afull-day event featuring insightful talks, live demonstrations, and networking opportunities.Join us to explore the latest developments in immersive technologies, image quality assessment, automotive imaging, and more. You’ll hear from top researchers and industry specialists whoare shaping the future of visual technologies. The event also offers a great opportunity to connect with Tampere’s vibrant tech and academic community.REGISTER HERE:https://forms.office.com/e/gkDJAFHBTjREAD MORE HERE:https://civit.fi/civit-10th-anniversary-workshop/

New Winds in Optics Design -seminar
2025-11-27 09:30 - 17:00
Save the date for New Winds in Optics Design -seminar, hosted at University of Eastern Finland in Joensuu. Remote participation also possible.

The event is bringing together photonics and optics enthusiastics within academia and industry to hear some of the latest news within optics design. The event encourages networking and discussions and you will be given the opportunity to see the photonics laboratories at the Center for Photonics Sciences. In case you cannot join on-site, the seminar can be also followed online through a link that will be provided later.

Programme

9:30–10:00 Networking10:00–10:20 Summary of optics design automation in SPIE Optics and Photonics,Anni Lehmuskero, University of Eastern Finland / Entangly10:20–11:10 What is meta-optics?Petri Karvinen, University of Eastern FinlandLunchbreak and networking 11:10–12:40 12:40–13:15 Characterization of metasurfaces & GRIN optics,Amaury Carrard-Draghi, Phasics (via remote connection)13:15–13:50 Optical Design in Ansys Optics – New features and less known capabilities in Lumerical, Zemax and Speos,Adil Baitenov, EDRMedeso13:50–14:40 Integrated Photonics: From design to applications incorporating metasurfaces and freeforms,Matthieu Roussey, University of Eastern FinlandBreak and networking 14:40–15:00 15:00–15:45 Quadoa ‒ next generation optical design software,Akash Arora, Dyoptr (via remote connection)15:45–17:15 Tour at UEF photonics laboratories,for example 3D inkjet printer, color- and XR-laboratory.

The event is organized by University of Eastern Finland together with Photonics Finland, PREIN – Photonics Research and Innovation Flagship, and Photonics Joensuu.

You can register at https://lnkd.in/dqzpYGGj by 20.11. for on-site participation and by 24.11. for online participation.

The event is part of the AURA project funded by Regional Council of North Karelia and European Union.”

Photonics Finland Annual Autumn Meeting 2025
2025-11-28 15:30 - 17:00
Agenda – Photonics Finland Annual Autumn Meeting 2025

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. Decision on proposed amendments to the Association’s rules7. Discussion of other matters mentioned in the meeting invitation.

Photonics Finland Board, November 20, 2025.

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.

Photonics Finland sääntömääräinen syyskokous 2025

Kokouksen puheenjohtajan, sihteerin, kahden pöytäkirjantarkastajan ja kahden ääntenlaskijan valinta

Kokouksen laillisuuden ja päätösvaltaisuuden toteaminen

Hallituksen ehdotuksen hyväksyminen seuraavan vuoden toimintasuunnitelmaksi ja talousarvioksi

Päätös jäsenmaksujen suuruudesta

Yhdistyksen edustajien ja ehdokkaiden valinta niiden yhteisöjen hallintoelimiin, joissa yhdistys on jäsenenä

Päätös yhdistyksen sääntöjen muutoksesta

Kokouskutsussa mainittujen muiden asioiden käsittely

Toimintasuunnitelma ja talousarvio vuodelle 2025.Mahdolliset muutokset, huomiot tai kommentit voi lähettää sähköpostitse yhdistyksen toiminnanjohtajalle Juha Purmoselle osoitteeseen juha.purmonen@photonics.fi.

What's up Photonics Finland - Online coffee break
2025-12-09 14:00 - 14:15
Welcome to the last What’s Up Photonics Finland Online Session of 2025:Tuesday 9th December 2025, 2PM (EEST), Microsoft Teams

Dedicated to all Photonics Finland members. This is like a coffee break, 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 our Events and Memberships Manager tuukka.pakarinen(a)photonics.fi.

Link to the monthly What’s Up Photonics Finland – Online Coffee Break

With Best RegardsPhotonics Finland Team

Photonics West Exhibition 2026 - Photonics Finland Pavilion #4229
2026-01-20 08:00 - 2026-01-22 17:00
Photonics West ExhibitionWhen: January 20–22, 2026Where: San Francisco (Moscone Center)Photonics Finland Pavilion – Hall F – Booth #4229

Photonics West is the world’s premier optics and photonics exhibition, showcasing cutting-edge solutions in lasers, biomedical optics, quantum technologies, optoelectronics, and more. This highly anticipated event gathers over 1,300 leading companies and industry professionals from around the globe, making it a must-attend for those looking to discover the latest technologies, collaborate with innovators, and explore strategic business opportunities.

Photonics Finland Pavilion – Turn key solutions to boost your business!Photonics Finland organizes Pavilion as a turn key solutions for companies. Everyone will receive a similar booth which companies can “spice up” with extras like more prints, adding tv, brochure holder etc components. In the Pavilion there are good premises for having a meetings + storage with fridge and refreshments.

Photonics Finland has over ten years of experience of organizing the pavilion which means not only a better placement in the expo hall but also great visibility for all companies, since everyone knows where to find ”The Finns”.

See companies comments from Photonics West 2025 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEq-2HJX1Pk

Photonics Finland has registed for 20×40 (800sqft) Pavilion space. Pricing per company is 19.8k€ which includes organizing service, pavilion space, structure, electricity and cleaning.

Also please notice that individually applied Exhibitor Explorer grant can cover up to 50% of the cost (please check the eligibility from https://www.businessfinland.fi/en/for-finnish-customers/services/funding/explorer/exhibition-explorer)

Interested to join? We have option to add +1 more booth, please contact tuukka.pakarinen(at)photonics.fi for more information.

Valoa ruokasektorille - fotoniikasta ratkaisuja maatalouden ja ruokaturvallisuuden haasteisiin
2026-02-05 12:15 - 15:30
Voisiko valo ratkaista ruoka-alan haasteita? Miten älykkäät fotoniikkaratkaisut tehostavat sadon arviointia, elintarvikkeiden laadunvalvontaa ja kontaminaatioiden havaitsemista ja auttavat vähentämään hävikkiä?

Photonics for X – Fotoniikkaa hyödynnetään yhä laajemmin eri toimialoilla

Ruoka-ala tarjoaa erityisen kiinnostavia sovelluskohteita tuotannon, prosessoinnin ja ruokaturvallisuuden kehittämisessä. Miten valoon perustuvat ratkaisut voisivat tukea ruoka-alan prosesseja aina sadon arvioinnista laadunvarmistukseen ja elintarviketurvallisuuden parantamiseen? Kuule inspiroivia esimerkkejä ja tuo omat ideasi mukaan keskusteluun! Tilaisuus kokoaa yhteen tuottajat, yritykset, fotoniikan asiantuntijat ja ruokaketjun kehittäjät keskustelemaan konkreettisista fotoniikan tarjoamista ratkaisuista maatalouden ja ruokaturvallisuuden haasteisiin sekä uusista yhteistyö- ja liiketoimintamahdollisuuksista.

Aika ja paikka: to 5.2.2026 klo 12:15-15.30. Savonia (Microkatu 1, Kuopio). Tilaisuutta voi seurata myös etäyhteydellä klo 13:45 asti.

Ohjelma (tarkentuu)

Tutustuminen fotoniikkaan ja sen mahdollisuuksiin ruoka-alalla

Esimerkkejä ruoka-alan haasteista, joita fotoniikalla voisi ratkaista:

Kemikaalien vähentäminen sipulin käsittelylinjaston puhdistamisessa

Taudinaiheuttajien poistaminen marjojen vesiviljelystä ja härmän torjunta UVC-valolla

Viljojen DON-arvojen määrittämisen analyysimenetelmät – kuinka parantaa viljaerien laadun seurannan luotettavuutta?

Siementen itävyys – kuinka tunnistaa ja erotella siemenviljasta ei-itävät siemenet pois?

Saunakukan siemenen erottaminen kuminan siemenestä

Rikkakasvien tunnistaminen ja täsmätorjunta pellolla – droneavusteinen kasvinsuojeluaineiden täsmätarvemääritys

Fotoniikan sovellutuksia – fotoniikka-alan yritysten puheenvuorot

Klo 14 alkaen yhteistä keskustelua ja työpajatyöskentelyä fotoniikan mahdollisuuksista ruoka-alalla

Lue lisää ja ilmoittaudu

Tilaisuuden järjestävät EU:n osarahoittama Pohjois-Savon Agri-Food klusteri yhteistyössä Itä-Suomen yliopiston Fotoniikan tutkimuskeskuksen kanssa. Lisätietoja tilaisuudesta: Kaisa Kähkönen, Pohjois-Savon Agri-Food klusterin klusterikoordinaattori, kaisa.kahkonen@savonia.fi, p. 0447856158

PREIN WP3 Integrated Photonics Workshop
2026-02-16 10:00 - 2026-02-17 12:30
Welcome to the national workshop for integrated photonics.

PREIN WP3 Integrated Photonics Workshop will organized in February 16-17 in the city centre of Tampere, in two locations.

The workshop brings together researchers working on photonic integrated circuits (PICs) from Tampere University and other Finnish institutions, with contributions from VTT, Aalto University, University of Eastern Finland, and an invited international speaker. The event aims to foster discussion, networking, and collaboration across academia and industry, covering topics from research and fabrication to modeling and design tools.

Participation in the workshop is free of charge, but registration is required.

Time: February 16-17, 2026

Venues: Room Paidia, Nokia Areena, Tampere (City Centre) – 16 Feb.Tampere University City Centre, Meeting Room SL401- 17 Feb.

Read more & register

Programme

Monday, 16 FebruaryLocation: Room Paidia, Nokia Areena, Tampere (City Centre)

10:00–11:00 Visitor PresentationOpportunities and Challenges of Integrated Photonics for Microwave FrontendsProf. Gabriel Santamaria-Botello, Colorado School of Mines11:00–12:00 Tampere University & PREIN WP3 Presentations12:00–13:00 Lunch13:00–13:30 University of Eastern Finland (UEF) — PREIN WP3 PresentationsDr. Petri Karvinen / Prof. Matthieu Roussey, UEF13:30–14:00 Aalto University — PREIN WP3 PresentationsProf. Paul Verrinder, Aalto University14:15–15:00 VTT — PREIN WP3 PresentationsDr. Timo Aalto, VTT15:00–15:15 Coffee Break15:15–16:00 Brainstorming SessionPREIN WP3 & PREIN 2.016:00–16:30 SipFAB IntroductionDr. Tuomas Lahtinen, Tampere University17:30–19:30 Workshop Dinner(Dinner covered by the event)15:00–21:15 Sauna Session(Open throughout the afternoon and evening)

Tuesday, 17 FebruaryLocation: Tampere University, Meeting Room SL401

09:00–09:30 Overview of the Production ChainFrom Modeling to FoundryProf. Tapio Niemi, Tampere University09:30–11:00 Modeling WorkshopLumerical Scripting CapabilitiesEDR Medeso Online TutorialAnsys Optics and Photonics Team11:00–12:30 Hands-On Peer AssistanceSupport for individual modeling tasks

Turku Tech Week 2026: Day 2 | Edistyneet teknologiat yritysten kasvun vauhdittajina
2026-03-03 08:30 - 15:00
Tervetuloa Turku Tech Weekin toiseen päivään! Päivään kuuluu kaksi tilaisuutta: Edistyneet teknologiat yritysten kasvun vauhdittajina sekä Valon voima (3D-teollinen tulostus, laserhitsaus, laserturvallisuus ja fotoniikka).

Tapahtumat ovat osa viisipäiväistä Turku Tech Weekiä. Tapahtumapaikka: Vierailu- ja innovaatiokeskus Joki | Lemminkäisenkatu 12b, 20520 Turku .

Edistyneet teknologiat yritysten kasvun vauhdittajina

Tilaisuus kokoaa yhteen yritykset, tutkijat ja asiantuntijat löytämään ratkaisuja, miten siru- ja puolijohdeteknologiat, kvanttilaskenta ja tekoälyn mahdollisuudet muovaavat tulevaisuuden liiketoimintaa. Asiantuntijapuheenvuorojen kautta havainnollistetaan, miten uudet teknologiat siirtyvät tutkimuksesta käytäntöön ja avaavat konkreettisia mahdollisuuksia uusille tuotteille, palveluille ja ekosysteemeille.

Tämä tilaisuus on erityisesti sinulle, joka työskentelet teknologian parissa ja tahdot lisätä ymmärrystäsi siru-, kvantti- ja puolijohdeteknologioista, tekoälyä unohtamatta. Kasvu syntyy rohkeudesta, tervetuloa mukaan!

Ohjelma

8.30 Ilmoittautuminen ja aamukahvi

9.00–11.00 (aikataulu tarkentuu)

Tervetuloa – Reetta Vuorinen, Business Turku

Chips from the North -strategia – katsaus toimeenpanoon ja vuoteen 2026 Joonas Mikkilä, Teknologiateollisuus

Puheenvuorossa tarkastellaan, missä vaiheessa sirusektorin Chips from the North -kasvustrategian (2024) toteutus nyt on ja mitä vuosi 2026 merkitsee strategian seuraavana etappina. Joonas Mikkilä toimii Teknologiateollisuus ry:n johtavan asiantuntijana ja työskentelee teknologiapolitiikkaan liittyvien asioiden parissa. Hän myös sihteeröi järjestön puolijohdetoimialaryhmää.

Puolijohdesektorin Suomi-tarina Toni Mattila, Business Finland

Tulevaisuuden kvanttiteknologiat – Mikä on mahdollista jo tänään? Tommi Tenkanen, VTT

Tommi Tenkanen on teoreettinen fyysikko ja tietokirjailija, joka toimii kansallisen kvanttiteknologia-instituutin (InstituteQ:n) innovaatio- ja ekosysteemipilarin johtajana. Aiemmin hän on työskennellyt tutkijana Isossa-Britanniassa ja Yhdysvalloissa, sekä liikkeenjohdon konsulttina BCG:llä. Vuodesta 2024 lähtien hän on toiminut myös syväteknologiaan erikoistuneen Cygnus Quantum -konsulttiyrityksen toimitusjohtajana.

Lumi AI Factory Markus Koskela & Co, CSC

AI-natiivit liiketoimintaprosessit – Case Mylly & ReworkTomi Virtanen, Rework Intelligence

11.00 Tilaisuus päättyy

Kiinnostuneilla on mahdollisuus tutustua LUMI AI Factory:n mahdollisuuksiin!

Valon voima!

Millaisia kasvun mahdollisuuksia 3D-teollinen tulostus, laserhitsaus, laserturvallisuus ja fotoniikka tarjoavat yrityksille. Tule kuulemaan alan kovimpien asiantuntijoiden näkemyksiä aiheesta!

Ohjelma (tarkentuu)

13.00 Tervetuloa

Fotoniikka kasvun mahdollistajanaJuha Purmonen, Toiminnanjohtaja, Photonics Finland

Puheenvuoro tarjoaa yleiskuvan Suomen fotoniikasta kansallisena mahdollistavana avainteknologiana tekoälyn aikakaudella. Photonics Finlandin toiminnanjohtaja ja PREIN-lippulaivan Impact Manager Juha Purmonen avaa, miten valoon perustuvat ratkaisut tukevat kasvua useilla toimialoilla – ruoantuotannosta ja elintarviketurvallisuudesta meriteollisuuteen ja siniseen talouteen. Esitys tuo esiin, miten fotoniikka yhdistyy tekoälyyn sekä siru- ja kvanttiteknologioihin ja luo pohjaa uusille innovaatioille, yhteistyölle ja liiketoimintamahdollisuuksille.

LaserturvallisuusAntti Salminen

Metallien Additive Manufacturing Suomessa – Historiaa ja tulevaisuuden näkymätOlli Nyrhilä, Metallimateriaalien ja AM-sovellusten pioneeri

LaserpuhdistusSami Smeds

LaserhitsausTBD

Lue lisää ja ilmoittaudu tapahtumiin

Building Our Future Semiconductor Talents Workshop
2026-03-10 09:30 - 16:00
Join us in shaping Finland’s semiconductor talent strategy by sharing your insights and highlighting your industry needs. Jointly organised by FICCC, International House Tampere, WorkinFinland and Business Tampere, this workshop offers your company a valuable opportunity to influence the development of Finland’s future semiconductor talent pipeline. Your insights will guide the planning of more effective services, programmes and activities for the industry.Register by 27 February and help shape the future of Finland’s semiconductor talents!

Register

Programme infoVenue: Finlayson Kohtaamisia-tila, Satakunnankatu 18a, Tampere

Agenda:09:30 – 10:00: Registration and breakfast (sponsored)10:00 – 10:10: Welcome and Introduction from the City of Tampere. Speaker: Petri Räsänen, Senior Director, Business Tampere10:10 – 10:25: Welcome and Introduction from FICCC. Speaker: Pasi Pylväs – Director of FICCC10:25 – 10:35: National Activities and Goals to Support Companies. Speaker: Hanna Riski, Senior Advisor, WorkinFinland unit – Business Finland10:35 – 10:50: Update on the Talent Gap in the EU Semiconductor Ecosystem: Speaker: Victoria Cummings, Senior Manager, Workforce Development & EU Projects – SEMI10:50 – 11:05: Summary of Research Results on Talent Needs – Finland. Speaker: Sirpa Salmi, Skills & Talent – FICCC11:05 – 11:10: Menti feedback based on research result11:10 – 11:15: Information about Breakout Group Discussions. Host: Joonas Inha/Karen Ahtiainen 11:15 – 12:30: Lunch (sponsored) 12:30 – 12:35: Move into breakout rooms (Please ask Joonas/Karen for guidance if needed)12:35 – 13:35: Sector-Based Group Discussions in Breakout Rooms (Each group will have a designated facilitator, and discussion questions will be shared in advance to allow for preparation)13:35 – 13:50: Coffee break (sponsored)13:50 – 14:50: Summary of discussion from each group14:50 – 15:05: From Insight to Action: Building Semiconductor Talent from a Company Perspective. Speaker: Hanna Osara, Vice President, People and Culture – Beneq15:05 – 15:15: Closing: Next Steps and Thank You. Speaker: Nuppu Suvanto, Service Manager – International House Tampere15:15 – 16:00: Networking

PhotonQBoost Matching Mission in Prague, Czech Republic: Focus on Manufacturing & Industrial Optics
2026-03-24 09:00 - 2026-03-26 18:00
Photonics in the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic offers a full optical manufacturing chain – from precision machining and polishing of lenses, mirrors, filters and high-performance optical coatings, to the development of sophisticated laser systems, optomechanics, metrology instruments, and cutting-edge microscopy solutions.

Dolní Břežany is home to world-leading laser centers such as ELI Beamlines and HiLASE, representing global excellence in high-power lasers, photonics research, and emerging optical quantum technologies.

Members of the Czech Optical Cluster span a wide spectrum of applications, including advanced microscopy, quantum photonics, defence and space optics, and innovative lighting technologies. Together, they create a strong and dynamic environment for industrial production, research collaboration, and technological innovation.

The Czech Republic is an ideal destination to explore new partnerships and opportunities across photonics, laser systems, optical manufacturing, quantum technologies, and aerospace and defence applications.

PICS & CHIPS - How photonics is changing the future of chips
2026-03-25 16:30 - 18:30
PICs & Chips -After work event at Botania, Joensuu

Wednesday 25th March 2026 16:00-18:00

Photonics Finland together with Finnish Chips Competence Centre FiCCC are organizing a PICS & CHIPS event at Botania on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 16:00 to 18:00. This is an official SOHJO 2026 Side Event.

Chips are at the core of modern society, powering everything from AI and data centres to smart devices, healthcare technologies, clean energy solutions, and defence systems. As global competition intensifies, chips are not just a technological issue but a strategic and economic one. Through the EU Chips Act, Europe is investing billions to strengthen its semiconductor ecosystem, secure supply chains, and accelerate innovation. Finland’s world-class photonics expertise plays a key role in this effort.

How Photonics is revolutionizing the chips industry?

Photonics is essential for chip manufacturing, and Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) are driving new opportunities across AI, computing, sensing, healthcare, and defence. To move innovations from lab to industry, pilot lines are crucial for prototyping, validation, and scalable production.

Joensuu, as one of Finland’s leading hubs for micro- and nanophotonics, offers unique expertise in photonics technologies directly relevant for PICs.

This is not just a technology event. Instead, the discussion will focus on the commercialization opportunities of Joensuu’s photonics expertise — particularly PICs (photonic integrated circuits) — in the rapidly evolving chips industry.

Come and discuss with experts and companies about the role and opportunities of photonics and PICs in the future of chips.

This event is aimed at companies, innovators, and decision-makers interested in the future of semiconductors and photonics-fueled chips.

Register

Join the discussion in a relaxed After-work atmosphere:

This event brings together experts, companies and decision-makers to discuss:

how photonics is reshaping the chips industry

where the major growth and business opportunities lie

why pilot lines are essential for Europe’s chip future

how Finland — and Joensuu in particular — can play a stronger role in the global chips ecosystem

The event is aimed at companies, innovators and decision-makers interested in the future of chips, photonics and technology-driven growth.

Programme (preliminary):

16:00 Doors open, networking coffee and welcome words by Photonics Finland’s Executive DirectorJuha Purmonen

Keynotes:

“Shaping the future – integrated photonics for sensing and more” international keynote speaker will be Prof. Ryszard Piramidowich, who has been involved in developing PIC pilot lines and advancing photonics from laboratories into manufacturing.

“It’s a 10-year race towards 2 trillion semiconductor industry – what Finland brings to the table?” Pasi Pylväs, Finnish Chips Competence Center FiCCC

“Photonics integrated circuits in Joensuu: a glimpse of the future” Professor Matthieu Roussey, UEF

“Inside the AI Hardware Startup” Pauli Turunen, CEO, HyCom Core

17:30 Afterwork drinks and networking at Botania indoor gardens

This event is organized by the Finnish Chips Competence Center FiCCC and Photonics Finland. Limited spaces available!

Register

Training on Spectral Imaging and its Applications
2026-04-14 09:00 - 15:00
What to expect

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 application;

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.

Course outcomes

Get the idea what is a light spectrum and what is spectral data.

Learn how spectral cameras allow to get images where each spatial pixel is spectrum

Learn that processing of spectal data is very similar to processing of traditional photos and RGB images (such as png, bmp, jpg, etc)

Understanding how spectral imaging can be applied in modern science, medicine or industry

Course audience

It is desirable that course attendees have a basic understanding of photonics: light, light spectrum, infrared light, wavelengths. Understanding of programming at basic level is required: variables and arrays, for loops, if else, numerical data formats (such as integers and floats). Understanding of image processing is desirable but not essential.

This training is meant for people who would benefit from knowledge on imaging technologies, new comers in photonics companies, but also people using imaging for health, agrifood, waste management, etc…

Attendee experience

No previous experience necessary.

360 CARLA Experience Oulu
2026-04-15 09:00 - 13:00
Join us for the next 360 CARLA Experience in Oulu, an exclusive behind‑the‑scenes visit to Detection Technology!

Where: Elektroniikkatie 17, 90590 Oulu

When: 15th April 2026 | 09:00– 13:00

Registration: via this link by April 5th. You will receive further information about the status of your application after registration.

This event is designed for students with a background in medical imaging who want to deepen their understanding of real‑world applications and career paths in the field.

During the visit, participants will begin with a roundtable introduction to get to know our experts and each other. You’ll then hear short presentations from professionals working in customer‑facing technical roles—offering first-hand insights into their work, daily tasks, and the skills that drive success in the industry.

The visit continues with a guided tour of our manufacturing and test laboratory, where you’ll get a rare, close-up look at how cutting‑edge X-ray detector technologies are built, tested, and integrated into medical imaging solutions.

We’ll wrap up the afternoon with a relaxed networking lunch—an ideal opportunity for informal discussions, career questions, and meaningful connections with Detection Technology specialists and other photonics professionals.

Enhanced OLED performance by nanostructures - SCOLED Workshop
2026-04-23 09:30 - 14:00
We are pleased to invite you to an industry-focused event “Enhanced OLED performance by nanostructures” by the SCOLED project (https://scoled.eu/). In this project we have developed a new nanostructure-based method for controlling the directionality and polarization of OLED emission, and for enhancing the OLED performance. In this workshop, we wish to disseminate our results for companies potentially interested in this technology.

The workshop will take place on Thursday 23rd of April 2026, 9:30-14:00 EEST (8:30-13:00 CEST) at Aalto University, School of Business, Ekonominaukio 1, Espoo, Finland; or you can also follow the talks online. The program can be found below.

Please register by Thursday 2nd of April 2026.

Register

Program (EEST time zone):

The talks (all also on-line) include plenty of time for questions and discussion

09:30 Päivi Törmä: The SCOLED results on OLED light enhancement and manipulation

10:05 Jaime Gomez Rivas: Large area metrology of nanostructured electrodes and chiral OLEDs for circularly polarized light emission

10:30 Johannes Feist: Quantum effects of emitters interacting with nanostructures

10:45-11:15 Coffee break (in-person only)

11:15 Konstantinos Daskalakis: Extending the SCOLED ideas to blue wavelengths

11:40 Juozas Gražulevičius: Synthesis of new emitter materials for nanostructured OLEDs

12:05 William Barnes: New materials for OLED nanostructures

12:30-14:00 Lunch and possibility to discuss with the researchers in more detail (in-person; on-line discussions can be arranged upon request)

We look forward to meeting you in April,

Päivi Törmä (leader of SCOLED), Aalto University

William Barnes, University of Exeter

Konstantinos Daskalakis, University of Turku

Johannes Feist, Autonomous University of Madrid

Jaime Gómez Rivas, Eindhoven University of Technology

Juozas Gražulevičius, Kaunas University of Technology

Please contact Katariina Malmberg (katariina.malmberg@aalto.fi) or Päivi Törmä (paivi.torma@aalto.fi) for any questions.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. (SCOLED, GA No. 101098813)

360 CARLA Experience Vantaa
2026-04-24 09:00 - 13:00
Join us on April 24 for a 360 CARLA Experience in the vertical of Energy, Environment, and Sustainability in collaboration with VAISALA.

When: 24th April 2026 | 09:00– 13:00

Where: VAISALA Vanha Nurmijärventie 21, 01670 Vantaa (Finland)

Registration: via this link by April 10th. You will receive further information about the status of your application after registration.

During this visit, participants will take part in a tour de table to introduce themselves, followed by an engaging introduction to VAISALA, its key products and technologies, and the various professional roles within the company. The experience also includes a guided visit to VAISALA’s sensor factory, providing first-hand insight into the sensing world. The afternoon will conclude with a networking lunch, offering an opportunity for informal discussion and connection with VAISALA’s experts and key professionals in Photonics.

What's Up Photonics Finland
2026-05-05 14:00 - 14:15
Welcome to What’s Up Photonics Finland Online Session:Tuesday 5th April 2026, 2PM (EEST), Microsoft Teams

Dedicated to all Photonics Finland members. This is like an informal coffee break, 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 our Events and Memberships Manager tuukka.pakarinen(a)photonics.fi.

Link to the monthly What’s Up Photonics Finland – Online Coffee Break

With Best RegardsPhotonics Finland Team

Meet the Experts: EDRMedeso Simulation Events 2026 | Tampere
2026-05-06 09:30 - 16:00
Meet the Experts: EDRMedeso Simulation Events 2026 | Tampere – 6 May

Meet 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.

Who should attend:

This 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.

Register for free
