A new one day annual photonics event for the UK at the Technology and Innovation Centre in Glasgow. Featuring a expansive programs of talks and briefings designed to bring the whole photonics community together under the themes Photonics Means... Tech People Growth Community Future Alongside a comprehensive program of talks will a table top exhibition…
Innovate UK are are including photonics in their next Future Tech Deep Dive series. The objective of this event series is to look into the future and scan the horizon for long-term innovations of significant potential impact with key technology areas. The series aims to bring together thought-provoking experts from business, science, academia responsible for…
The UK is home to world-leading research institutions and Quantum Technology Hubs that foster collaboration between academia, industry, and government. This collaborative environment accelerates the development and commercialisation of quantum technologies. The UK Quantum showcase highlights the latest innovations and industrial development in this key field for the future.
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…
Launch event for the Optical Communications Roadmap, including inter satellite communications, ground to space and space to ground communications links as well as teh continuing growth of terrestrial optical communications for all ground based applications. Featuring a panel discussion on Photonics for Space and Beyond
The first of a three-part event series run in collaboration with Plexal, Dell and Intel that showcases UK- based Deep Tech SMEs to Defence primes. Future events will focus on Semiconductors & Quantum technologies
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.
For the first time, NMI, DESN, AESIN and IoTSF unite to connect the full semiconductor-to-systems ecosystem. Semiconductors to Systems Summit 2026 is a cross-value-chain summit for people building the future deep tech economy – from materials research and device design to secure systems, investment and global markets. It’s where the semiconductor-to-systems ecosystem come together under one…
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…
The premier yearly European combining two of Europe's best photonics conferences - Environmental Remote sensing and Security + Defeence. An event that showcases the latest sensor and photonic technologies for imaging and monitoring the Earth’s atmosphere and environment, as well as sensor technologies that address homeland security, defence, and counterterrorism. Meet face-to-face with top companies…
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