The new congress fair will bring together international research, industry players and decision-makers at Messe Erfurt, 13 – 14 May 2025.

The largest annual optics and photonics event of the year highlighted exciting new research, networking, and the latest in photonics products and industry trends.

Surprising finding could lead to new ways of controlling light.

The industry-focused awards recognized innovations in lasers, biomedical, quantum tech, sensors, and cameras and imaging.

Fresnel zone plates have a high potential for astronomy, health care and consumer electronics.

A new, smaller and more energy efficient method of creating coveted photon pairs.

Coherent – Edmund Optics – Jenoptik – Lightfinder – Zeiss: ambassadors provide mentorship and support student and early-career professional engagement worldwide.