Photonics Talks 2026: Specialist presentations and discussions on key topics in photonics – Booth 419

Photonics is a key technology that drives innovation in areas such as industry, security, semiconductor manufacturing, mobility, medicine and life sciences. As part of Optatec 2026, Photonics Talks, in cooperation with the industry portal optics.org (SPIE), offers a platform for discussing current developments and applications in photonics.

Over two days, experts from industry and research will present concise technical talks on important topics for the future. Thematically grouped sessions will be supplemented by moderated panel discussions, which will provide space for in-depth discussions with the audience.

9:45 a.m. Welcome and brief introduction by Rob Fisher, optics.org

The morning will focus on the topic of:

From 10 a.m., half-hour technical presentations will highlight current developments and applications of photonics in the security and defence sector.

12:30 p.m. Panel discussion with the speakers.

In the afternoon, the focus will be on:

From 2 p.m., half-hour specialist presentations on the role of optical technologies in semiconductor manufacturing and quality assurance

4 p.m. Panel discussion with the speakers

9:45 a.m. Welcome by optics.org

From 10 a.m. Half-hour specialist presentations on photonic sensor technology for automated and autonomous driving

12.30 p.m. Panel discussion with the speakers

From 2 p.m. Half-hour specialist presentations offering insights into optical technologies for medical diagnostics, imaging and bioscientific applications

4 p.m. Panel discussion with the speakers.

The Photonics Talks at Optatec 2026 thus offer a compact overview of current developments in key areas of photonics and create space for professional exchange, discussion and networking within the international community.