UK Photonics Leadership Group

Single Photon Workshop 2024
2024-11-18 - 2024-11-22 | Edinburgh International Conference Centre, The Exchange, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 8EE, United Kingdom
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 and industrial applications. It is an exciting opportunity for those interested in these technologies to learn about the state of the art and to foster continuing partnerships with others seeking to advance the capabilities of such technologies

SPIE Sensors + Imaging 2024
2024-09-16 - 2024-09-19 | Edinburgh International Conference Centre, The Exchange, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 8EE, United Kingdom
SPIE Sensors + Imaging combines two of Europe’s best photonics conferences – SPIE Remote Sensing and SPIE Security + Defence

The premier yearly European 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 at the free 2-day exhibition. Discuss your sensing and imaging needs with suppliers who will be there to help solve problems, cut costs, and increase capabilities.

Economist Impact 3rd annual Commercialising Quantum Global 2024
2024-06-05 - 2024-06-06
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 technology; What are the actions organisations should take today to prepare?
New for 2024: Reflect upon the business opportunities enabled by the science of light in a photonics-focused half-day. Critical to enabling implementation of quantum, AI, autonomy, augmented reality or 3d printing, application and innovation in photonics will be vital to bringing these disruptive technologies to market. Hear how photonics is already underpinning a vast range of modern manufacturing and services industries and how further development with grow this $360 billion market to a trillion dollar global industry in the next 10 years.

Hamamatsu Technology Day 2024 - from photons to innovation
2024-05-24 | Science Gallery London, Great Maze Pond,, London, SE1 9GU, United Kingdom
Drawing inspiration from Hamamatsu Photonics flagship event in Japan, Photon Fair, eight Technology Days are being held across Europe in 2024, wiht the London Event on 24 May 2024. The program and agenda incorporates the latest information on:

Pilot Lines: Discover how photonics-driven concepts materialize into fully industrialized, high-volume products with exclusive insights from leading experts and the European Photon Hub program.
Live Demonstrations: Explore the latest products from Hamamatsu Photonics through dynamic live demonstrations led by technical engineers.
Key Technologies: Gain valuable insights into defining technologies in the industry through engaging presentations and videos.

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Photonics21 Annual Meeting
2024-05-14 - 2024-05-15
This year’s Annual Meeting will focus on the future of photonics in Europe. A high level panel discussion will provide an interesting discussion about ‘Quo Vadis Photonics?‘. The presentation of the new photonics market study will provide you with further insights about the economic performance of photonics on a global scale. During the Photonics21 workshops on the second day of the event, you will gain valuable information about funding opportunities in other partnerships or initiatives related to our Work Groups. Additionally, representatives from some of the Photonics Partnership projects will share compelling insights into their latest achievements

SPIE Optical Systems Design
2024-04-06 - 2024-04-11 | Palais de la Musique et des Congres Strasbourg, Place de Bordeaux, Strasbourg, 67082, France
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.

SPIE Photonics Europe
2024-04-06 - 2024-04-11 | Palais de la Musique et des Congres Strasbourg, Place de Bordeaux, Strasbourg, 67082, France
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.

Global Semiconductor Alliance’s 2024 International Semiconductor Conference
2024-03-13 - 2024-03-14 | Here East, London, E15 2GW, United Kingdom
For the first time in more than a decade a major international semiconductor conference is coming to London, and it is all happening on March 13th and 14th, in partnership with the UK Government’s Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) to jointly explore the impact of semiconductor innovation in anticipation to a NetZero economy.
This is a seminal moment for the UK semiconductor strategy. It needs to be a success, so that the UK Government can support the Global Semiconductor Alliance to relentlessly repeat it.

Come to the conference to hear the opening address from the Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy, Saqib Bhatti, who will reveal the way ahead for UK semiconductors. A strategy that has been defined by a dedicated team of more than 20 civil servants working on semiconductor policy intervention daily. This has never happened before in UK semiconductors.
Come to the conference to see how women are shaping the future of leadership in our industry.
Come to the conference to immerse yourself in the world of “new new” semiconductor startups. Hear the growth stage investors perspective about UK opportunities, hear about the intellectual property benefits and challenges for the UK and hear about the fundamental challenges in attracting investment into early-stage semiconductor startups.

Photonics for Space
2024-03-12 | National Space Centre, Leiceter, Leicester, United Kingdom
Photonics plays a key role in space capability and one that is set to grow. From space communications to solar power and major astronomy infrastructure, developments in photonics technology are crucial to the next generation of space-based activity. There is a great opportunity for the UK industry and research base to act now. The Photonics for Space event from Innovate UK KTN brings the photonics and space communities together to address this opportunity.
About the event
This one-day event at the National Space Centre in Leicester will feature a series of talks on themes including space communication, company opportunities for large scale astronomy research facilities, space based solar power, and more. Additionally, there will be the opportunity for companies and universities to pitch their capabilities and seek partners for collaboration. To further increase the opportunities for connection we will be offering bookable meeting slots ahead of the event, as well as a number of tabletop exhibit spaces

European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) 2023
2023-10-01 - 2023-10-05 | Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow, G3 8YW, United Kingdom
The European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) is the continent’s largest event in the field and one of the most prestigious and traditional events on optical communications worldwide.
Running for over 25 years, the exhibition and conference attracts over 6,000 decision makers from around the world and returns to SEC in Glasgow in 2023. Strong participation and presence from the UK is assured

Machine Vision Conference and Exhibition
2023-06-20 - 2023-06-21 | CBS Arena, Judds Ln, Coventry, CV6 6GE, United Kingdom
The UK’s leading machine vision event is joined with new Automation exhibition from BARA in 2023
Featuring over 50 seminars and exhibitors from world leading industrial vision companies this UKIVA meeting is a must for anyone looking to integrate more digital imaging into their production line and manufacturing processes.

Semiconductor and Integrated OptoElectronics (SIOE) Conference
2023-02-26
The Semiconductor and Integrated Opto-Electronics (SIOE) Conference will take place from the 4 of April to the 6 of April 2023 at Cardiff University.
We have an exciting programme planned that demonstrates the continuing evolution of Semiconductor Integrated OptoElectronics which will provide an informal atmosphere for the discussion of research within this area.

Telecommunications, Optics and Photonics (TOP) Conference
2023-02-13 - 2023-02-14 | Etc.venues, 155 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3YD, United Kingdom
The latest trends in photonic integration; silicon photonics using InP, GaAs and polymer solutions; packaging solutions; hybrid integration; lasers, modulators and receivers; filters and switches and connectors.
Held in Houndsditch, London, close to Liverpool St station, the conference will provide excellent networking opportunities for optical and photonic component and systems manufacturers and developers, along with fibre infrastructure and data centre providers.

Photonics West 2023
2023-01-28 - 2023-02-02 | The Moscone Center, 747 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
One of the leading global events for the photonics and laser industries with > 5,000 presentations, 1,300 exhibitors and 23,000 visitors.
Including BIOS, Quantum West and Photonics West Exhibition.

To join the UK Pavilion and UK events around Photonics West please contact the PLG

Photonex 2022
2022-12-06 - 2022-12-08 | NEC, North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Make plans to join colleagues in Birmingham to share your latest research, and for networking opportunities and the technical product exhibition
Photonex 2022 call for papers: abstracts are due 13 July

UK National Quantum Technologies Showcase 2022
2022-11-11 | Queen Elizabeth II Centre, Broad Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3EE, United Kingdom
The progress made by the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme during 2022 and the growing commercialisation and industrialisation of quantum technologies in the UK will be demonstrated at the event.
The organisers now welcome expressions of interest from those wishing to exhibit. Information on available packages can be found here and expressions of interest can be submitted here.

Connected Britain 2022
2022-09-20 - 2022-09-21 | Business Design Centre, 52 Upper St, London, N1 0QH, United Kingdom
Where the UK’s connectivity leaders from across the public and private sector come to meet.

250 Speakers
3,000 Attendees
150 Exhibitors
800 Organisations
50 Start-ups
8 Content Themes
1 Awards Ceremony

European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) 2022
2022-09-18 - 2022-09-22 | Congress Center Basel, Messeplatz 21, Basel, CH-4058, Switzerland
The European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) is the continent’s largest event in the field and one of the most prestigious and traditional events on optical communications worldwide.
Running for over 25 years, the exhibition and conference attracts over 6,000 decision makers from earound the world
Strong participation and presence from the UK is assured

Optical and Lunar Communications Industry Day
2022-09-14 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Bristol University Humanities, Bristol University Humanities Building, Arts Complex, Bristol, BS8 1UJ, United Kingdom
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) and European Space Agency (ESA) will be running a joint optical and lunar communications industry day in Bristol on 14th September 2022.
The focus of the day will be the launch of two parallel competitions under European Space Agency ARTES (Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems) Programme . The first competition will be to develop a next generation platform for optical and quantum payloads, OPSAT-2. The second competition will be the UK’s first dedicated commercial lunar communications call.
The day will feature a variety of talks on both topics from UKSA, ESA, industry and academia. Some presentation slots will be available for attendees to apply for. Further details about how to apply will be released shortly, along with the finalised agenda.
The event will be hosted at Bristol University Humanities Department from 10:00am until 2:00pm 14th September 2022.
To confirm your attendance, please register in advance.

Joint Symposium on Quantum Technologies
2022-09-13 - 2022-09-14 | NPL, Hampton Road, Teddington, TW11 0LW, United Kingdom
Building on the success of the series of ITU Joint Symposia on Quantum Technologies held over 2021 and 2022, NPL will host the first in-person Joint Symposium on Quantum Technologies
This two-day symposium will include speakers from across quantum industry and academia to both provide a broad introduction to and present the latest advances across all pillars of quantum technologies including:

Quantum Computation
Quantum Communication
Quantum Integrated Circuits
Quantum Sensing and Imaging
Quantum Metrology and Standardisation

Speakers include: Sir Peter Knight, Mark Thompson (Psi Quantum), Francesco Poletti (Southampton University), Jake Kennard (KETS), Taofiq Paraiso (Toshiba), Andrew Robertson (Bay Photonics), Martin Schell (Fraunhofer HHI), Bernard Lee (Senko), Lloyd McKnight (Fraunhofer CAP), Devin Smith (Quix), Maksym Sich (Aegiq), Robert Hadfield (University of Glasgow), Mike Wale (UCL), Mike Holynski (University of Birmingham), Ryan Hanley (Cold Quanta), George Dunlop (Quantum Dice), Christopher Payne-Dwyer (Quantic), Reza Nejabati (Bristol Uni), Giannis Giannoulis (Technical University of Athens)
Call for papers
You are invited to submit your latest research to this conference. Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings by the Institute of Physics.

Future Photonics Leaders Group Formation Meeting
2022-09-09 15:00 - 16:30 | Online Virtual meeting
Early career photonic professionals and researchers are invited to a virtual sandpit meeting on 9th September to discuss the formation of new UK Early Career/ Future Photonics Leaders group focused on fostering, supporting and capturing the opinions of those early in their photonics careers that will lead UK industry and research in the future.
Those starting and developing their photonic careers today will be the industrial and academic leaders of the future. It is hoped this group will run alongside the current PLG to foster interaction, mutual support, and insights to ensuring the future photonics ecosystem is one that participants will be proud of, motivated to lead, would recommend to others and provides dynamic, diverse and rewarding career opportunities.
As a starting point an initial draft scope, activity focus and terms of reference for the group has been developed and is open for comment and discussion on 9 September (15:00-16:30 by Teams). Preregistration is requested. The new group will need to be self-organising and volunteers will be sort to take the group forward with support and coaching from the current PLG.

EPIC Industrial Quantum Photonics Technology Summit
2022-09-07 08:00 - 2022-09-08 15:45 | University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom
Bringing together the European quantum industry ecosystem to commercialize upcoming products from the current R&D initiatives. The event gathers experts and leaders from industrial companies worldwide to discuss the second quantum revolution, its applications, and challenges. We will discuss the four primary application areas in which a paradigm shift is expected:

quantum communication,
quantum imaging,
quantum computing and simulation, and
quantum sensing and metrology

Future Photonics Hub Industry Day 2022
2022-09-07 | University of Southampton, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom
Day 1: Future Photonics Hub Industry Day (7th September 2022: 9am-5pm)
The Future Photonics Hub Industry Day will consist of keynote talks, as well as talks from broader stakeholders providing insightful views about the photonics landscape and emerging technologies. Throughout the day there will be a showcase of research ongoing at the ORC and exhibits from both photonics related researchers and companies, which will be a great opportunity for networking and exploring collaborative working. In addition, there will be a chance to have a tour of the Zepler Institute world leading cleanroom facilities.

Day 2: CORNERSTONE Training Day in partnership with Luceda Photonics (8th September 2022: 9am-5pm)
CORNERSTONE is open source, license free Silicon Photonics rapid prototyping foundry based at the Universities of Southampton and Glasgow. This in person training event aims to showcase CORNERSTONE’s capabilities and platforms and inform delegates how to access CORNERSTONE and what we can do to help you achieve your research goals. There will also be a hands-on training session with Luceda Photonics’ IPKISS software.

Showcasing a Welsh developed 5G innovation for rural communities
2022-09-05 13:30 - 17:00 | Grant Thornton London, 30 Finsbury Square, London, EC2A 1RR, United Kingdom
July meeting of the UK Fibre Connectivity Forum
The Welsh Government are providing £4.2 million of funding to Bangor University’s Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Centre of Excellence to bring 5G broadband connections through fibre optic cables into harder to reach areas. The University is working with a consortium of companies to increase the capacity and enhance the sensing ability of fibre optic cables used to deliver faster and more reliable mobile broadband, and this will be trailed with more than 400 premises on Ynys Mon that do not have access to superfast broadband. The broadband delivery part of the project will last 18 months and will allow customers to be connected as soon as the first site is live and will continue through 2025. The project is also supported by Isle of Anglesey County Council and the North Wales Economic Ambition Board.
Agenda
1.30pm Registration and coffee
2pm Welcome from the chair of UKFCF
2.10pm Grant Thornton
2.20pm The Anglesey 5G EDC Broadband Project with contributions from

Peter Curnow-Ford, Project Director
Vodafone-Tony Roberts – Head of Vodafone Regional Business Wales
Stephen Pegrum, Sorrento Networks

Q&A
3.20pm break
Q& A
3.45pm networking and refreshments
5pm meeting closes

Westminster Photonics and Quantum Showcase
2022-07-06 08:00 - 10:00 | Palace of Westminster, London, United Kingdom
Showcasing the best of UK Photonics and Quantum products and innovation for UK Parliamentarians.

By invitation only

Photonics21 Annual meeting
2022-06-30 - 2022-07-01 | Brussels, Belgium
The annual meeting of Photonics21 the European Photonics public private partnership returns to in-person format for 2022.
Expect the work programme for 2024/25 and the next multi-annual roadmap to be on the agenda

Electronic Warfare Technical Conference 2022
2022-06-14 - 2022-06-16 | Defence Academy Shrivenham, Shrivenham, United Kingdom
The Electronic Warfare Technical Conference 2022 is sub-systems level technology conference for the military, industry, and academic community covering a range of technologies including photonics.

London Plasmonics Forum 2022
2022-06-08 10:00 - 16:30 | Imperial College London, Sir Alexander Fleming Building, Imperial College Rd, London, SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom
Tunitedhe London Plasmonics Forum has become a must in the calendar for plasmonics researchers not only from London but also much further afield. After two years of online events, we are happy to be back in person!
Join us on 8th June 2022 at Imperial College London for a day of talks, posters and stimulating discussions.
We are excited to announce that our keynote speaker will be Professor Ian Sharp from the Walter Schottky Institute at the Technical University of Munich.
The event will run from 10.00 until 16.30. A detailed agenda will be released in due course.

Guiding Lights in celebration of the International Day of Light and International Year of Glass
2022-05-16 10:00 - 20:00 | Science Gallery London, Great Maze Pond,, London, SE1 9GU, United Kingdom
Join the London Institute for Advanced Light Technologies to celebrate the International Day of Light and International Year of Glass
Listen to an inspiring keynote from physicist and author Dr Jess Wade, enjoy a tour of new glass artworks created by postgraduate science students and take part in panel debates with leading voices from the worlds of science, art and architecture. And make your own glass guide from molten glass, drawn from the only British-made furnace on wheels! See your piece installed in a giant fibre-optic bundle – and raise a glass to the power of light!

Laser World of Photonics
2022-04-26 - 2022-04-29 | Messe Munich, Munich, Germany
