World of Photonics Congress

World of Photonics Congress 2025
June 22-27

International Congress on Photonics in Europe

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New impetus and a comprehensive insight into the world of photonics research

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Program 2025

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Gathering for international photonics research

Every two years in June, the international scientific elite meets in Munich to gather information about lighthouse projects in photonics and laser research. The World of Photonics Congress is held in conjunction with the leading trade show in photonics—the Laser World of Photonics and since 2023 together with the World of Quantum.

All aspects of research—from fundamental and application-based scientific topics to the latest laser and photonics applications in industry and medicine—are presented and discussed in scientific conferences and a practice-oriented series of application panels. The latest milestones in photonics research on the one hand, and a concentrated showcase of the photonics industry on the other: This concept allows participants to experience a unique combination of science, innovative technologies and industrial application sectors.

A woman with glasses, in a black suit, speaking on the podium of the World of Photonics Congress.
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What you can expect in 2025:

  • Five conferences that cover all aspects of photonics research
  • Plenary talks and keynotes by world-renowned scientists and the nobel laureates Anne L’Huillier and Ferenc Krausz
  • Diversity program
  • Several notable award ceremonies
  • Conference partners that include the world's most important scientific associations
  • Some 4,000 fellow researchers from around the world
  • Access to three trade shows at the same time: Laser World of Photonics, World of Quantum and automatica

Impressions of the last event

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A man is presenting behind the podium of an atmospherically lit stage. A slide on the subject of enhanced fast charging can be seen on the screen.
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A man in a light blue shirt gestures behind the podium at the World of Photonics Congress.
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Flags of different countries in front of the exhibition entrance hall. In between are logos of Laser World of Photonice, World of Quantum and World of Photonics Congress.
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A bright, modern workspace where people sit at long tables in front of their laptops while others walk past.
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Three people are discussing in front of a wall with information posters.
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A group of people listen attentively to a woman presenting a scientific poster.
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Sign with the logo of the World of Photonics Congress. Some people on an escalator can be seen blurred in the background.
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A large group of people stand in front of the ticket barriers in the exhibition entrance hall.
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A large audience sits in an auditorium and attentively follows a presentation.
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A woman presents a projected slide entitled
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Sign with an overview map of the World of Photonics Congress. An escalator with people can be seen blurred in the background.
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An area with tables and chairs within a large exhibition hall, where people are sitting with their laptops and cell phones.
© Messe München GmbH
Three people are standing on a stage with a neutral background: a woman in a gray dress and two men in suits.
© Messe München GmbH
A man in a suit speaks on stage during a presentation and gestures with his hands.
© Messe München GmbH
On the stage of the World of Photonics Congress, a man at the podium presents the award winners displayed on the screen.
© Messe München GmbH
A group of people on stage hold certificates in their hands. A list of names can be seen on the screen behind them.
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An older man with a purple tie and red glasses speaks on the podium of the World of Photonics Congress.
© Messe München GmbH
Six people are smiling on stage, four of them holding a certificate in their hands.
© Messe München GmbH
At an event, people stand in a row on the stage and accept certificates.
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A woman presents on the stage of the World of Photonics Congress next to a large screen on which CLEO Europe logos can be seen.
© Messe München GmbH
A woman speaks on the stage of the World of Photonics Congress, the event logo can be seen on the podium next to her.
© Messe München GmbH
People looking at a series of information posters on display in a large hall.
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Displays labeled
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Atmospheric, colorfully lit conference room with seated participants watching a speaker on stage and a projection screen.
© Messe München GmbH
A box full of pins with a cartoon unicorn and flyers with texts promoting diversity, equality and inclusion.
© Messe München GmbH
A person is giving a presentation in a packed conference room, pointing at the screen next to him.
© Messe München GmbH
People walk through a busy corridor with a signpost for the World of Photonics Congress.
© Messe München GmbH
A man is presenting behind the podium of an atmospherically lit stage. A slide on the subject of enhanced fast charging can be seen on the screen.
A man in a light blue shirt gestures behind the podium at the World of Photonics Congress.
Flags of different countries in front of the exhibition entrance hall. In between are logos of Laser World of Photonice, World of Quantum and World of Photonics Congress.
A bright, modern workspace where people sit at long tables in front of their laptops while others walk past.
Three people are discussing in front of a wall with information posters.
A group of people listen attentively to a woman presenting a scientific poster.
Sign with the logo of the World of Photonics Congress. Some people on an escalator can be seen blurred in the background.
A large group of people stand in front of the ticket barriers in the exhibition entrance hall.
A large audience sits in an auditorium and attentively follows a presentation.
A woman presents a projected slide entitled
Sign with an overview map of the World of Photonics Congress. An escalator with people can be seen blurred in the background.
An area with tables and chairs within a large exhibition hall, where people are sitting with their laptops and cell phones.
Three people are standing on a stage with a neutral background: a woman in a gray dress and two men in suits.
A man in a suit speaks on stage during a presentation and gestures with his hands.
On the stage of the World of Photonics Congress, a man at the podium presents the award winners displayed on the screen.
A group of people on stage hold certificates in their hands. A list of names can be seen on the screen behind them.
An older man with a purple tie and red glasses speaks on the podium of the World of Photonics Congress.
Six people are smiling on stage, four of them holding a certificate in their hands.
At an event, people stand in a row on the stage and accept certificates.
A woman presents on the stage of the World of Photonics Congress next to a large screen on which CLEO Europe logos can be seen.
A woman speaks on the stage of the World of Photonics Congress, the event logo can be seen on the podium next to her.
People looking at a series of information posters on display in a large hall.
Displays labeled
Atmospheric, colorfully lit conference room with seated participants watching a speaker on stage and a projection screen.
A box full of pins with a cartoon unicorn and flyers with texts promoting diversity, equality and inclusion.
A person is giving a presentation in a packed conference room, pointing at the screen next to him.
People walk through a busy corridor with a signpost for the World of Photonics Congress.
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Partners of the World of Photonics Congress

The partners of the World of Photonics Congress are the leading scientific associations for photonics research. They ensure the quality of the lectures:

Sponsors of the World of Photonics Congress

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