PICS & CHIPS - How photonics is changing the future of chips
2026-03-25 16:30 - 18:30 (Europe/Helsinki)
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.

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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!

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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.

Spectral Imaging for Medical and Health Applications
2026-04-14 09:00 - 17:00
This training is organised in the framework of a collaboration between the EU projects PhotonHub Europe, 360Carla, Photonics Finland and the University of Eastern 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).

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

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.

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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

Meet the Experts Vantaa, Finland | EDRMedeso Simulation Event
2026-05-07 09:30 - 16:00
Meet the Experts: EDRMedeso Simulation Events 2026 | Vantaa – 7 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

Light for Families – Valoa Perheille
2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00
This spring, “Light for Families” dives into the world of colours with the theme The Colour Revolution!

University of Eastern Finland, University of Eastern Finland’s LUMA Center, and the Photonics Flagship PREIN warmly welcome you to the Valoa perheille event on Saturday, 9 May 2026, from 10:00 to 14:00 at the Joensuu Art Garden Botania. Valoa perheille event is being organised for the sixth time, and its popularity has grown year by year, bringing photonics—the science of light—closer to children and young people.

This spring, we will explore the fascinating world of colours through light. The theme of the event is colours: where they come from, why we see them the way we do, and what surprising things light reveals about the colours in our environment. The programme offers fun and insightful activities for the whole family.

Children (approximately 3–12 years old) can take part in an exciting colour adventure, uncovering the secrets of colours through the science of light. The adventure is suitable for the youngest children together with an adult, and for older children independently. As is tradition, participants can also make a Mother’s Day gift during the day—naturally using colours and photonics. In addition, you will have the opportunity to explore the enchanting surroundings of the Joensuu Art Garden Botania, where colours shine and inspire everywhere.

The event is free of charge and open to everyone. Come and enjoy a bright spring day with your family, learn something new, and celebrate Mother’s Day in the spirit of colours and light.

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

Breakfast Invitation: Strong brand – a competitive advantage
2026-05-21 08:30 - 11:00
Still time to join us for our exclusive breakfast session at Roschier, Kasarmikatu 21 A, Helsinki.

Building a breakthrough company in tech requires exceptional science, innovation, engineering, and increasingly, a strong brand. Yet many early-stage and scaling companies underestimate the tangible business value that a well-built brand can create.

We warmly invite founders, owners, and leadership teams of technology-driven start-ups and scale-ups to join us for a focused morning session at Roschier’s. In this short, high-impact event, we will explore how brand building translates into real business advantage: from attracting partners and talent to strengthening market position, credibility, and ultimately company valuation with smart, well-targeted investments in brand.

08.30

Breakfast and networking

09.00

Opening words

Johanna Flythström, Partner, Roschier

09.10

NEW speaker confermed!

Case Bluefors: The business benefits of a compounding reputation – how credibility and visibility accelerate growth

Ingela Waismaa, Director Marketing and Communications

09.40

Brand design that works – practical principles for building distinctive, scalable brands

Arttu Salovaara & Martin Mohr, CEO & CCO, Bond

10.10

Legal aspects of a strong brand – protecting and structuring your most valuable intangible asset

Markku Tuominen, Partner, Roschier

10.50

Key take-aways

We will provide a clear and practical foundation for understanding why brand matters in deep tech, and how to build one strategically. Looking forward to meet you!

OPD2026 - Optics and Photonics Days in Jyväskylä, Finland
2026-05-26 08:00 - 17:00
Next year, OPD2026 will be held at Paviljonki, Jyväskylä, Finland 26. – 28. May 2026.

Book your place as an exhibitor, maximize your visibility with our sponsorship opportunities or register as an attendee: Register for OPD2026

As the largest yearly photonics event in the Nordics, OPD2026 will bring together the international photonics community in Finland.

Event highlights include:

International Plenary talks

Academic & Industrial sessions

47 exhibitors and over 400 visitors

Networking with companies, students and researchers

Enterprise Europe Network matchmaking with Business Finland

Poster- and Pitch sessions

Panel discussions

Job Fair and Student event

Networking dinner

Photonics Finland members can register with discounted fees, so if you’re not a Photonics Finland member yet, now is the perfect time to join us.

See you at OPD2026!

For any questions, please contact our Events & Memberships Manager Tuukka Pakarinen tuukka.pakarinen(at)photonics.fi

Visit the OPD2026 website

Photonics Finland kevät-kokous / Annual meeting 2026
2026-05-27 17:05 - 17:40 | Event Hall, Paviljonki 1st floor
Photonics Finland sääntömääräinen kevätkokous / Photonics Finland annual Spring meeting 2026

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 2026

Time and place

26th may at 17:05 as part of the OPD2026 event in Jyväskylä, Paviljonki.

Invited

Members of the Finnish Photonics Society

AGENDA

Opening of the meeting

Electing the chairman, secretary, two reviewers of the minutes and two tellers

Determining the legality and quorum of the meeting

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

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

Electing members of the board of directors for the next term, for whom personal deputies will be elected

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

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

Presentation and formalization of the IAB and SAB boards

Decision on proposed amendments to the Association’s rules (phase 2)

Dealing with other matters mentioned in the notice of the meeting

Closing the meeting

Photonics Finland board

Photonics Finland annual report 2025

Financial sheet / tilinpäätös 2025

KOKOUSKUTSU

Photonics Finlandin (Suomen fotoniikan seura ry) sääntömääräinen kevätkokous 2026

Aika ja paikka

26.5.2026 kello 17:05 osana OPD2026 tapahtumaa Jyväskylä, Paviljonki.

Kutsutut

Suomen fotoniikan seuran jäsenet

ESITYSLISTA

Kokouksen avaus

Kokouksen puheenjohtajan, sihteerin, kahden pöytäkirjan tarkastajan ja kahden ääntenlaskijan valinta

Todetaan kokouksen laillisuus ja päätösvaltaisuus

Esitetään edellisen toimintavuoden toimintakertomus, 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 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

IAB- ja SAB-boardien esittely ja virallistaminen

Päätös yhdistyksen sääntöjen muutoksesta (vaihe 2)

Käsitellään muut kokouskutsussa mainitut asiat

Kokouksen päättäminen

What’s Up Photonics Finland Online session!
2026-06-02 14:00 - 14:15
Welcome to What’s Up Photonics Finland Online session!Tuesday 2 June 2026, 2PM (EEST), TeamsLink to the meeting HERE.

Dedicated for all Photonics Finland members and other interested parties. It is like a coffee break, informal and no long presentations -just 15 min.

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

Photonics Partnership Annual Meeting 2026
2026-06-09 08:00 - 2026-06-10 17:00
Photonics Partnership Annual Meeting 2026 will take place at the Double Tree by Hilton Brussels City Hotel in Brussels, Belgium.

Benefit of the early bird rate & register now to the next Photonics Partnership Annual Meeting 2026! The event will focus on photonics in the next EU Framework Programme and will present the new Photonics Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda to the European Commission.

You can view the draft event programme.

SCANDEM2026
2026-06-09 12:00 - 2026-06-12 17:00
SCANDEM2026

Welcome to SCANDEM 2026, The Annual Meeting of Nordic Microscopy Society, taking place in Oulu, Finland, June 9th – 12th, where we will bring together researchers, professionals, and students from across the Nordic countries to explore the latest developments in microscopy and imaging in the fields of life and materials sciences.

Biocenter Oulu, Kieppi building

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ARCTIC15
2026-06-11 08:00 - 17:00
ARCTIC15 is the most effective startup-investor conference in Northern Europe. The goal of the event is to look beneath the surface of a business event. ARCTIC15 enables quality networking, fostering of meaningful relationships and real returns on investment. With the right size, the right people and a focus on meaningful networking, our 15 Values ranging from Equality and Personal Responsibility to Presence and Quality help get the most out of the event.

The Finnish Chips Competence Centre will participate together with some of Finland’s most promising deep tech startups!

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More information: sirpa.salmi@kvanttinova.fi

The 30th International Semiconductor Laser Conference 2026
2026-06-14 08:00 - 2026-06-17 17:00
We welcome you to Tampere, Finland to join us at the 30th International Semiconductor Laser Conference (ISLC 2026)!

The ISLC has a tradition of more than 50 years of bringing together specialists in the field of semiconductor lasers, amplifiers and LEDs. The conference is run in a single session format, providing an opportunity to all participants for fruitful discussions and networking. In addition, June is a great time to experience Tampere and the beautiful peace and quiet of the nature around it.

The abstract submission deadline has been extended to 05.02.2026.

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SuomiAreena photonics panel discussion
2026-06-26 12:00 - 12:45
Photonics Finland and PREIN organizes SuomiAreena panel discussion ”Suomen kasvu syntyy fotoniikasta – Tehdään se näkyväksi!” on Friday 26th June at 12.00, in kauppakeskus Puuvilla, Pori. The event if free of charge and open for anyone interested, discussion will be held in Finnish. If not joining to on-site you can follow the discussion from MTV katsomo.

Discussion description:

Finland needs growth – and photonics is the fastest growing technology sector and a key enabler in the transformation of many industries. It accelerates next-generation technologies, supports industrial renewal and creates new jobs in areas such as defense and security, climate and environmental solutions, and health and well-being. The panel will explore how photonics accelerates Finland’s economic growth and competitiveness.

Panelists:

Ville Voipio, Chair of the Board of Directors, Vaisala

Kari Rönkä, Vice President, VTT

Jarkko Antila, CEO, Kuva Space

Jyrki Saarinen, Deputy Director, PREIN Flagship

Discussion is moderated by Shahin Doagu, MTV

Warm welcome to join the panel discussion event at SuomiAreena!

Chips Competence Centres Workshop: Quantum Photonics for Startups & SMEs
2026-07-17 11:00 - 16:00
On July 17, 2026, The Finnish Chips Competence Centre FiCCC, AT-C3 (Austria) and ChipNL CC (Netherlands) are organizing a free half-day workshop as a side-event of the Optica ImageSense Congress in Maastricht. The workshop is organized as part of the EU Chips for Europe Initiative. The meeting is open to everyone, with or without a congress ticket, and focuses on startups, SMEs, and industrial parties in photonics and quantum technology.

About the workshop

The Netherlands has a strong and growing ecosystem at the intersection of photonics, imaging, sensing, and quantum technology. This workshop connects startups and SMEs directly with European Chips Competence Centres, Chips JU programs, investors, and industrial partners, in one place and in one afternoon. The program addresses the role of the Chips JU ecosystem, funding routes, and skills and training services, with structured networking during lunch.

What participation brings you

You understand how the Chips JU ecosystem works and where your organization fits.

You get a clear overview of funding opportunities through Chips JU, EU pilot lines, and national programs.

You learn which skills and training services the Chips Competence Centres offer.

You connect with partners from industry, research, and investment, from Austria, Finland, and the Netherlands.

Program (concept, subject to change)

11:00: Opening and introduction

11:25: Session 1, The Chips JU ecosystem and its tools. The role of the Chips Competence Centres for startups and SMEs, and the available skills and training services.

12:30: Lunch and networking. Roundtables on technology, partnerships, and funding.

13:15: Session 2, Startups and SMEs in photonics and quantum. Funding opportunities through Chips JU, EU pilot lines, and national programs, with insights from Photondelta, Oost NL, TU/e JePPIX, and ecosystem partners.

14:25: Closing of main program

14:30: Networking (until 16:00)

The full program and the final list of speakers will follow soon.

Practical information

Date: Friday, July 17, 2026

Time: 11:00 to 14:30 CEST (main program), networking 14:30 to 16:00

Location: Maastricht Exhibition & Conference Centre, Forum 100, 6229 GV Maastricht

Access: Free, open to everyone, including participants in the Optica ImageSense Congress

Read more and register

Photonics4Health workshop, side event of Health Insights, Kuopio
2026-08-19 08:00 - 2026-08-20 17:00 | Kuopio Music Centre, Kuopionlahdenkatu 23, Kuopio
Photonics4Health Workshop

Photonics Finland is organising a Photonics4Health workshop as a side event in Health Insights 2026 event, hosted by the Kuopio Health cluster. The workshop will take place on the morning of 19 August 2026.

The workshop will highlight the role of photonics in health and medical applications, bringing together experts and stakeholders to explore emerging opportunities and innovations in the field.

Participation in the Photonics4Health workshop is free of charge.Please note that registration to the Health Insights 2026 event is required separately and is subject to the event’s participation fees.

By attending the Photonics4Health workshop, you will:

Expand your network and connect with experts in photonics and health technologies

Discover new collaboration and business opportunities in the Photonics4Health domain

Engage in insightful discussions with professionals from research, industry, and innovation ecosystems

Gain a closer look at how photonics is contributing to the growth of data-driven health ecosystem as an emerging international hub

To register for the event, sign up here: Registration form

Program

09:00 – 09:05 Welcome Remarks

09:05 – 09:20 Talk by Business Finland on Business Finland funding and support for innovations in health and deep tech

09:20 – 09:40 Talk by VTT on Introduction to PhotonHub PHACTORY and Photonics in multimodal sensing for personalized monitoring

09:40 – 10:00 Talk by Proteins1 on Diagnostics: Silicon Photonics for Single-Molecule Protein Detection

10:00 – 10:20 Talk by SeeTrue Technologies on Bringing Innovation into International Surgical Training: Lessons Learned from Practice

10:20 – 10:40 Coffee & Networking Break

10:40 – 11:00 Talk by Marginum on Aspirate tissue monitoring – a groundbreaking new surgical technique for oncological surgery

11:00 – 11:20 Talk by Kuopio University Hospital (KUH) on What Surgeons Need from Photonics Researchers: Translating Clinical Challenges into Meaningful Innovation

11:20 – 11:40 Talk by Oulu Health on OuluHealth: Empowering Health Innovation

11:40 – 12:00 Talk by Helsinki Health Incubator on Photonics enabled commercial innovation

12:00-12:05 Farewell Remarks

About Health Insights 2026

Health Insights 2026 will take place on 19–20 August 2026 in Kuopio, bringing together professionals, companies, startups, researchers, investors, and public sector leaders shaping the future of health.

The event offers two inspiring days at the Kuopio Music Centre, featuring high-level discussions, networking, and collaboration opportunities across the health ecosystem. Known for its dynamic atmosphere, Health Insights also provides valuable opportunities for informal exchanges and meaningful connections.

19.–20.8.2026 Kuopion Musiikkikeskus | Kuopio Music Centre, Finland

🏨 Planning your trip to Health Insights Week 2026 or Photonics4Health workshop?

Our official partner hotels offer discounted room rates for participants:🔹 Lapland Hotels Kuopio🔹 Original Sokos Hotel Puijonsarvi🔹 Scandic Atlas

Please note that special-rate rooms are available in limited quantities and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

👉 Booking information and event details:https://kuopiohealth.fi/insights2026/

EOSAM 2026
2026-08-24 08:00 - 2026-08-28 17:00
The European Optical Society Annual Meeting, EOSAM, is a major international scientific conference and exhibition covering all aspects of optics and photonics.

The 14th EOSAM is organized in Tampere, Finland, 24-28 August 2026.

EOSAM 2026 is organized by The European Optical Society, EOS, in close collaboration with Photonics Finland (EOS National Society Member), Tampere University, and PREIN Flagship.

EOSAM serves as a premier platform for presenting cutting-edge research, showcasing the latest technological advancements and applications, fostering meaningful connections, and bridging the gap between research, education, and industry. Submissions will be welcomed for both oral and poster presentations. The event also features an industrial exhibition alongside a robust scientific and industrial program, offering valuable opportunities for collaboration between academia and industry.

At EOSAM, you can look forward to a dynamic and engaging week that includes:

A Comprehensive Scientific and Industrial Program featuring the latest research and technological developments in optics and photonics.

Tutorials offering in-depth sessions on specialized topics, held just before the main conference begins.

Plenary and Invited Talks delivering insights from leading experts and pioneers in the field.

A Global Audience, with participants representing over 30 countries, fostering diverse perspectives and international collaboration.

Networking Opportunities through dedicated events designed to encourage collaboration and meaningful knowledge exchange.

An Industrial Exhibition showcasing the latest innovations and creating valuable connections between academia and industry.

An Early-Career Researcher Program supporting the next generation of scientists with tailored sessions, mentoring opportunities, and professional development resources.

Each year, EOSAM is hosted in a different leading hub of optics and photonics, allowing it to better engage with local communities and deliver a unique experience to attendees. Since its inception in 2006, EOSAM has been held in France, Scotland, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, and Portugal. Have a look at the 2025 EOSAM in Delft, or any of the previous EOSAM events, in preparation for joining us in 2026.

EOS is very excited to partner with Finland for the 2026 EOSAM event. See you in Tampere 24-28 August 2026!

PhotonQBoost Matching Mission in Stuttgart, Germany: Focus on Mobility
2026-10-08 09:00 - 2026-10-09 18:00
Explore the Future of Mobility in Baden-Württemberg – Where Photonics and Quantum Technologies Drive Innovation

Join us in Stuttgart, the heart of Baden-Württemberg, a region globally recognized for its leadership in mobility and automotive excellence. Home to industry giants like Porsche, Mercedes Benz, TRUMPF, ZEISS and Bosch, as well as pioneering SMEs, Baden-Württemberg combines a strong tradition in engineering with cutting-edge research both in Photonics and Quantum Technologies as well as inMobility.

This unique ecosystem fosters breakthroughs in sensing, imaging, laser technology, connectivity, and quantum-based solutions that are transforming the way we move. From autonomous driving to smart infrastructure, the synergy between mobility and advanced technologies creates unparalleled opportunities for collaboration and growth.

European SMEs in photonics, quantum, and mobility sectors are invited to connect with leading innovators, research institutions, and potential partners in one of Europe’s most dynamic hubs for high-tech development. Discover why Baden-Württemberg is the place where science meets industry – and where the future of mobility begins.

This matching mission is scheduled to allow for your visit to two international trade fairs prior the event:

VISION, the most important international meeting point on machine vision a where you may experience the latest products, technologies and trend themes such as embedded vision, hyperspectral imaging and deep learning!

Quantum Effects where you find everything on application-oriented quantum technologies

We look forward to meeting you in Stuttgart!

PIC Summit Europe 2026
2026-11-03 08:00 - 2026-11-04 17:00
Scaling integrated photonics for global impact

Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) are entering commercial deployment, high-volume manufacturing, and critical applications in markets such as data and telecom.

PIC Summit Europe 2026 reflects this shift. Discussions move beyond technology potential to address what is required to deliver PICs at scale, from advanced packaging and testing to yield, qualification, and supply chain readiness.

Industrialisation, scaling, and real-world adoption of PICs are at the core of the programme.

Industrialisation: Focus on the practical challenges of scaling PIC production, including packaging, testing, yield, and supply chain readiness.

End-users and customers: Requirements, constraints, and adoption realities shape the programme, bringing real-world perspectives into every discussion.

From development to deployment: Sessions move from technology to implementation and market use, addressing how PICs transition into scalable, real-world applications.

As Photonics Finland is one of the communications partners of the event, you can secure your spot with 15% discount! Last year sold out early. When registering apply the discount code COMMPARTNER15 for a 15% discount off your ticket.

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