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World of Photonics Congress 2027
International Congress on Photonics in Europe
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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.
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
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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:
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