Hear research presented at the only cross-disciplinary event highlighting compelling optics and photonics technologies—from digital optics to quantum technologies to optical imaging, sensing, and metrology. Additional topics include THz photonics, 3D printed optics, photonic glasses, photosensitive materials, and biophotonics.
Hear the latest advances from leading experts. Join colleagues in Strasbourg. Hear research presented at this specialized European event for optical instrumentation with the latest advances in optical systems applications, materials, and processing. We look forward to seeing everyone in April.
The Economist Impact Commercialising Quantum Global Summit returns to London for the third year, to enable your organisation to understand the benefits and impact benefit from one of the world’s most powerful emerging technologies. Over 120 speakers will take the stage to discuss and explore the promise, peril, applications, limitations, hype and reality of quantum…
The Single Photon Workshop (SPW) is the largest conference in the world dedicated to single photon generation and detection technology and applications. The biennial international conference brings together a broad range of people across academia, industry and government bodies with interest in single photon sources, single photon detectors, photon entanglement, and their use in scientific…
The IEEE Silicon Photonics Conference delivers insights on current and future innovations in photonic devices, materials, and applications, as well as novel monolithic and heterogeneous integration and fabrication technologies on silicon platforms. Formerly known as IEEE Group IV Photonics Conference since 2004, IEEE SiPhotonics inherits a track record of close personal interactions between colleagues from…
The conference focuses on leading edge research on integrated optics, optoelectronics and nano-photonics and gathers experts from academia and industry to show their latest technical results, and showcase their products and services. The application scope is broad and it ranges from tele/datacom communications, optical interconnects, and (bio) optical sensing applications to more disruptive areas as…
The Optica Quantum Industry Summit is back, this time for its fourth installment! This year's edition elevates the event to new heights by taking place in Bristol, hosted by the University of Bristol, recognized as one of the global capitals of quantum technologies. Continuing the tradition of focusing on cutting-edge developments, this year's quantum summit…
BICOP is a flagship conference on optics and photonics in the UK and Ireland, reporting on disruptive advances in optics and photonics across diverse fields. The primary purpose of the 2.5-day conference is to showcase the UK and Ireland’s world-leading research and development in optics and photonics to global stakeholders with a proper balance of…
TOP Conference 2026 brings together experts in photonics, optical networking, quantum communications, and data-centre innovation. Held on 24–25 February 2026 in London, the event features presentations, poster sessions, and an exhibition showcasing cutting-edge technologies, fostering collaboration between industry, academia, and research to shape the future of optical technology.
Photon 2026 is the thirteenth conference in a biennial series that started in 2002 covering optics and photonics. During the event, participants will have the opportunity to hear from leading experts in the field, attend lectures from leading technology experts, and visit the exhibition profiling the latest in optics and photonics technology. The programme will consist…
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