UK Photonics Leadership Group

Thin Film Coatings for Electro-optics
2019-09-05 | Foresight Centre, Liverpool, 1 Brownlow Street, Liverpool, L69 3GL, United Kingdom
The inaugural Thin Film Coatings for Electro-optics meeting will be held in Liverpool on 5 September 2019.
The meeting is designed to bring together researchers from different disciplines, and covers topics such as thin film lighting and displays, glass coatings, precision optical coatings, and thin films for renewable energy applications. The format includes invited speakers, as well as contributed talks and posters, in addition to a networking drinks reception.
It is organised by the IOP Thin Films and Surfaces Group, and sponsored by the Optical, IPSI, and Semiconductor Physics Groups.
Registration deadline: 28 August 2019

SPIE Remote Sensing
2019-09-09 - 2019-09-12 | Palais de la Musique et des Congres Strasbourg, Place de Bordeaux, Strasbourg, 67082, France
The event that offers engineers, scientists, programme managers and policy makers access to the latest developments in earth observation, next generation satellites, atmospheric propagation, and imaging analytics. Collocated with SPIE Security + Defence.

SPIE Security + Defence
2019-09-09 - 2019-09-12 | Palais de la Musique et des Congres Strasbourg, Place de Bordeaux, Strasbourg, 67082, France
The conference and exhibition for engineers, scientists, programme managers and policy makers for the latest developments in sensing, data and signal analysis, optronics, quantum science, optical technologies, and funding programmes.

Collocated with SPIE Remote Sensing.

49th Intelligent Sensing Programme
2019-09-19 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Scotland
KTN is running a one-day workshop bringing together representatives from the agriculture sector, sensor technology providers, new technology developers and innovation funders to promote the innovation, development and the adaptation of sensing technologies in the UK farming industry.

9:30 Arrival & Registration
10:00 Welcome – Liqun Yang, Knowledge Transfer Network
10:05 Introduction of KTN – Chris Danks, Knowledge Transfer Network
Challenges and Needs
10:15 Challenges and Needs for Precision Agriculture (Overview) – Dave Ross, Agri-Epi Centre
10:45 An Overview of Sensor Use in Aquaculture – Polly Douglas, Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre
11:15 Refreshments & Networking
11:45 An Overview of Precision Horticulture – Darren Gedge, G’s Fresh
State of Art Sensing Technologies
12:15 Soil Health Sensors – Andrej Porovic & Jim Bailey, PES Technologies
12:45 Optoelectronic Sensors for Precision Agriculture – Daniel Spring (?), Hamamatsu Photonics UK Ltd
13:15 Lunch & Networking
14:15 Optical Sensors for Monitoring Food & Drink Quality – Cathy Rushworth Curran, Liquid Vision Innovation
Novel Sensing Technologies
14:45 Digital Agriculture as a Service – Antony Yousefian, 30MH
15:15 Diagnostic Sensors to Guide Key Agronomy Decisions – Rob Stichbury, Fungi Alert
15:45 Sundance’s AI Platform for to Precision Agriculture – Flemming Christensen, Sundance
Business Innovation Landscape & Funding Opportunities in UK
16:15 UK’s Business Innovation Landscape & Funding opportunities – TBC, TBC
16:45 Networking & Close

ECOC 2019
2019-09-22 - 2019-09-26 | Royal Dublin Showground, 4 Merrion Road, Dublin, D04 NX33, Ireland
Over 1,500 optical communications experts will be attending to hear the latest research, making it a great place to share your new work. Publication opportunities include indexing on IEEE Xplore, and there will be lots of chances to visit Dublin’s historical attractions at the conference networking events.

Photonics4Food Symposium
2019-09-24 09:00 - 16:00 | The studio, 7 Cannon Street,, Birmingham, B2 5EP, United Kingdom
Photonics can be used to address many of the current challenges in the food and drink industry, from judging the ripeness of fruit, to novel packaging technology and colour defect detection.
The Photonics4Food symposium, part of the Photonics21 Photonics4 series, will showcase the latest photonics R&D as applied to the food and drink industry. Speakers from industry and the research base will highlight the latest R&D and sector challenges, and there will be the opportunity to get “hands on” with photonics equipment.

Advances in Photovoltaics
2019-09-25 | IOP, 37 Caledonian Road, London, United Kingdom
This one day meeting provides a forum to help assess the current state of the art in solar cells. It brings together a list of distinguished invited speakers whose expertise covers the range of photovoltaic technologies.
Contributions for POSTER presentations are invited.
Abstract submission deadline 30 August 2019.
Early registration deadline 4 September 2019.
Registration deadline 19 September 2019.

Horizon 2020 Photonics Workshop- Edinburgh
2019-10-03 10:00 - 15:00 | COSLA Conference Centre, 19 Haymarket Yards, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 5BH, United Kingdom
Briefing on current and upcoming Photonics calls from Horizon2020.
The workshop will include detailed briefings on the call topics along with information and practical exercises on developing a successful proposal. There will also be the opportunity to book one to one meetings with representatives from KTN and Innovate UK.
The workshop will cover the following calls, which open on 19th November 2019 and close 22nd April 2020:
ICT-36-2020: Disruptive photonics technologies Research and Innovation Actions (RIA)

3D light field and holographic displays
Packaging and module integration for photonic integrated circuits (PIC)
Light to Fuel
Next generation biophotonics methods and devices as research tools to understand the cellular origin of diseases

ICT-37-2020: Advancing photonics technologies and application driven photonics components and the innovation ecosystem
Research and Innovation Actions (RIA)

Flexible Farm-to-Fork Sensing
Novel Photonics Integrated Circuit (PIC) Technology building blocks

Innovation Actions (IA)

Smart Photonic Sensing for Environmental Pollution Detection

As these will be collaborative events with plenty of discussion, we are limiting the number of places available at each venue. Please complete the registration form to indicate your interest in attending.

Photonex Europe Live 2019
2019-10-09 - 2019-10-10 | Ricoh Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
PHOTONEX EUROPE LIVE! is a key event for photonics, an enabling technology: a vast diversity of applications are enabled by photonics and light technologies

Enlighten Photonics Conference series
2019-10-09 - 2019-10-10 | Ricoh Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Co-located with Photonex and VacuumExpo, this event features application and technology advances, innovations and emerging technologies in photonics and optical technologies. It comprises one and two-day conferences, one-day meeting programmes, training and educational masterclass workshops in following areas

High Power Diode Lasers & Systems –Wednesday & Thursday (2 day)

Biophotonics & Biomedical Microscopy- Wednesday
The Quantum Photonics Revolution by EPIC- Wednesday
Hyperspectral Imaging – Technologies & Application-ready Solutions- Wednesday
Industry & Academia: Working Together in Silicon Photonics-Wednesday

Pitchfest – pitching to investors- Wednesday

Thin Film and Coating Technologies for Science & Industry- Wednesday

Cold Atoms for Quantum Technologies- Thursday

Masterclass : Motion Academy- Thursday

Masterclass : Laser Safety Training- Thursday

Masterclass on Lasers- Thursday

Optical Metrology for Smart Decision Making- Thursday

Surface Analysis –the changing composition at the surface- Thursday

3rd silicon photonics Enlighten conference
2019-10-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Ricoh Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Bringing together members of both the academic and industrial communities for updates on the latest silicon photonics developments and to consider ways to work more effectively together in mutually beneficial collaborations in this critical area. Full international program available to view from the organisers.
Collocated with the Photonex exhibition in Coventry at the Ricoh Arena

Photonics Leadership Group meeting
2019-10-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Ricoh Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
The autumn 2019 PLG meeting will take place alongside Photonex in Coventry.
If you would like to attend and are not on the PLG list for notifications of meetings please contact us

Transforming our future: Photonics
2019-10-15 | City Hall, Cardiff, Cathays Park, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 3ND, United Kingdom
A one-day international conference held by the Royal Society will bring together experts to explore recent developments in photonic technologies and the future opportunities and challenges that they present

Horizon 2020 Photonics Workshop- Newport
2019-10-16 10:00 - 15:30 | Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult, Celtic Way, Duffryn, Wales, NP10 8BE, United Kingdom

Horizon 2020 Photonics Workshop- Daresbury
2019-10-30 10:00 - 15:30 | STFC Daresbury, Science and Technology Facilities Council, Daresbury, WA4 4AD, United Kingdom

Horizon 2020 Photonics Workshop- Southampton
2019-11-13 10:00 - 15:30 | University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom
Briefing on current and upcoming Photonics calls from Horizon2020.
The workshop will include detailed briefings on the call topics along with information and practical exercises on developing a successful proposal. There will also be the opportunity to book one to one meetings with representatives from KTN and Innovate UK.
The workshop will cover the following calls, which open on 19th November 2019 and close 22nd April 2020:
ICT-36-2020: Disruptive photonics technologies Research and Innovation Actions (RIA)

3D light field and holographic displays
Packaging and module integration for photonic integrated circuits (PIC)
Light to Fuel
Next generation biophotonics methods and devices as research tools to understand the cellular origin of diseases

ICT-37-2020: Advancing photonics technologies and application driven photonics components and the innovation ecosystem
Research and Innovation Actions (RIA)

Flexible Farm-to-Fork Sensing
Novel Photonics Integrated Circuit (PIC) Technology building blocks

Innovation Actions (IA)

Smart Photonic Sensing for Environmental Pollution Detection

Showcasing Physical Sciences Impact
2019-12-06 | IOP, 37 Caledonian Road, London, United Kingdom
EPSRC is hosting an exciting event, sponsored by the Institute of Physics and the Royal Society of Chemistry, to celebrate the significant and wide-ranging impacts that arise from the breadth of physical sciences research: from the fundamental to the applied.
The event will include plenary talks, keynote speech and 10-15 exhibits demonstrating the best of physical sciences impact, and panel sessions focussing on the three pillars of impact: 1) economic, social & cultural impact, 2) impact through knowledge and 3) impact through people.
The event will bring together academics and industrialists from across a broad range of disciplines along with policy makers to share, discuss and celebrate the far-reaching and varied impacts of physical sciences research.
With the event we aim to:

Raise the profile of the exciting and varied impact of physical sciences research amongst stakeholders including industry, the third sector, academia, senior leaders of UKRI and policy makers.
Raise awareness within the physical sciences research community of the three pillars of impact, the potential opportunities for pathways to impact and how EPSRC can further support this.

Increase understanding amongst stakeholders of the latency of physical sciences research, its transformational but risky nature and the timeline to translation

British and Irish Conference on Optics and Photonics
2019-12-11 - 2019-12-13 | IET, 2 Savoy Place, London, WC2R 0BL, United Kingdom
Following highly successful 2018 event, the IEEE British and Irish Conference on Optics and Photonics (BICOP) will run 11-13 December 2019 with presentations from industry and academia.
Submission deadline: 1 November 2019.
Early Bird Registration deadline: 15 November 2019.
Sponsorship and exhibitor packages are available – contact our Publicity and Public Relations Chair (Akhil Kallepalli) for more information.

Opening up Photonics
2020-01-29 09:30 - 13:30 | Leonardo Lister Square, 2 Lister Square, Quartermile, Edinburgh, EH3 9GL, United Kingdom
The Opening Up Photonics Initiative – a collaboration between Photonics Scotland, University of Glasgow, Institute of Physics and the Knowledge Transfer Network – have partnered with Equate Scotland to deliver a series of training workshops exploring practical suggestions for improving gender diversity within your organisation.

SPIE Photonics West
2020-02-01 00:00 - 2020-02-07 00:00 | The Moscone Center, 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Find cutting-edge research
Access the latest research in biophotonics, laser technologies, and optoelectronics materials and devices. Expect a full week with over 5,200 technical papers, 65 course and workshop options, notable plenary speakers, a powerful industry program, and plenty of networking opportunities.
Plus innovative products at the two exhibitions
Come find the latest products and devices driving technology markets at the BiOS Expo and Photonics West Exhibition, featuring 1,400 companies, the Expo Industry Stage, and a Job Fair.

H2020 Proposal Writing Workshop ICT, Robotics and Photonics
2020-02-04 08:00 - 17:00 | London, London, United Kingdom
The KTN, in collaboration with the H2020 National Contact Points, are hosting a one day Proposal Writing Workshop designed to take your proposal from “good” to “great” with insights and advice from experienced individuals.
Aimed at improving proposals which are already under development, as such, participants should already have basic understanding of the requirements of a Horizon 2020 proposal.
Deadline to apply to attend 24 Janurary 2020

Materials Research Exchange 2020
2020-02-19 - 2020-02-20 | Business Design Centre, 52 Upper St, London, N1 0QH, United Kingdom
The materials research exchange and investor showcase, features the latest materials from UK university and industrial research centres in the UK working collaboratively on advanced materials.
More than 1500 delegates are expected with targeted seminars and keynote addresses from BEIS UKRI industrial and academic leaders.
Many advanced photonics materials including 2d materials, glasses, precision surfaces and novel sensing materials are expected.
The call for exhibitors is open as are visitor registrations.

SPIE Advanced Lithography
2020-02-23 15:30 - 2020-02-28 00:00 | San Jose Convention Center, 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA, 95113, United States
As the leading global lithography event, the technical program will focus on works in optical lithography, metrology, and EUV. Leaders come to solve challenges in lithography, patterning technologies, and unique materials, while sharing the latest advancements in the semiconductor industry.

Photoncis Leadership Group meeting
2020-02-25 12:30 - 16:30 | London, London, United Kingdom
The next Photonics Leadership Group meeting will be in London on 25th February.
If you would like to attend and are not on the PLG list for notifications of meetings please contact us

Innovative Photonics in Wales
2020-03-05 09:00 - 17:00 | OpTIC Technology Centre, St. Asaph Business Park, St. Asaph, LL17 0JD, United Kingdom
The Welsh Optoelectronics Forum is working with CPE, SPARC II and ASTUTE 2020 to bring together this event which will showcase real world applications of photonics and where technologies are impacting businesses today.
Overview of Agenda
09:00 Registration, Refreshments and Networking
09:30 Welcome Introduction and Purpose of event
9:45 Keynote Case Study of Industrial Collaboration
10:10 Collaborative Support for Industry Session
CPE (Centre for Photonics Expertise), ASTUTE 2020 project (advanced manufacturing), SPARC II project (Photovoltaic research), plus a panel session Q and A
11:00 Break – Tea/Coffee
11:20 Successful Case Studies presenting Industrial benefits Industrial presentations from company representatives that have worked with each project, plus a panel session Q and A
12:45 Lunch and Exhibition / Networking opportunity
14:00 Keynote Case Study of Industrial Collaboration and Challenges
14:30 Current funding landscape
15:15 World café roundtable sessions split into three groupings of CPE/ASTUTE 2020/SPARC II
Outcome: ideas for future collaborations, potential other partners/sectors to bring into projects, how to promote and expand projects beyond current funding
16:15 Close, further networking and refreshments

SPIE Photonics Europe- transfering to remote digital forum
2020-04-06 - 2020-04-10 | Palais de la Musique et des Congres Strasbourg, Place de Bordeaux, Strasbourg, 67082, France
Make your plans now!
Attend 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 an expanded biophotonics programme. The 1,600-paper programme is completed with an exhibition, courses, industry programme, and a newly-created Executive Seminar “Imaging and Sensing Marketplace Forum”, held in partnership with Tematys.

SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing- transfering to remote digital forum
2020-04-26 15:00 - 2020-04-30 22:00 | Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92802, United States
SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing showcases the latest research and advancements in sensors, infrared technology, laser systems, spectral imaging, radar, LIDAR, AI/machine learning, and more. Leaders come to learn from and collaborate with other experts working on materials, components, systems, and analytics for defense, security, and commercial applications.
Co-located in 2020: SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing will be co-located with SPIE Smart Structures + Nondestructive Evaluation in Anaheim. These unique communities will enjoy opportunities to network, learn, and share their latest developments. Technical registration for either symposium gives you access to both meetings.anaheim92802

Machine Vision Conference and Exhibition- cancelled, presentations online
2020-05-14 | Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
The UK’s leading machine vision event returns on 14 May 2020.
Featuring over 50 seminars and exhibitors from world leading industrial vision companies this UKIVA meeting is a must for anyone looking to integrate more digitial imaging into their production line and manufacturing processes.
Due to the coronavirus the UKIVA Machine Vision Conference & Exhibition (MVC), 14 May 2020, has been cancelled. UKIVA is pleased to announce the presentations for this year’s Conference will be FREE to view on the conference website from 14 May 2020.

ILAS 2020
2020-05-20 - 2020-05-21 | Daventry Court, Sedgemoor Way, Daventry, NN11 0SG, United Kingdom
The Industrial Laser Applications Symposium will celebrate AILU‘s 25th anniversary in 2020 in a special even year edition of event.
Abstrat deadline for presentation submisions 6 December 2019

Photonics for Medical Diagnostics
2020-05-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Online Virtual meeting
The Photonics for Medical Diagnostics webinar, delivered by KTN in partnership with Hamamatsu Photonics, will explore how photonics technology can be used to provide rapid and accurate diagnoses of disease and will highlight current funding opportunities, including specific COVID-19 actions.
The event is aimed at photonics companies/researchers and end-users that are developing photonics-related healthcare technology, with a focus on medical diagnostics. It will also be relevant for photonics and related technology companies more widely, as it will look at different uses of the technology and offer networking opportunities
