8-10 October 2025
EPIC M&A Corporate VC Meeting
Berlin, Germany













The participants are mainly representative of European EPIC members with more than 100 employees, companies that are in a capacity to pursue acquisitions.  While some of these companies are already highly active in acquisitions, others are less so or have not yet engaged in such activity.

See list of photonics M&A

Globally, there are over 100 acquisitions in the photonics sector each year, reflecting a long-standing trend of industry consolidation. This session will focus on a critical question: Should European companies take a more proactive role in consolidating the photonics landscape before others do it for them?

The discussion will explore motivations, opportunities, and strategic implications of M&A within the European photonics ecosystem.

Participants & Registration

This meeting is by invitation only and limited to one participant per company. We anticipate 20 c-level attendees, creating a focused and dynamic environment for exchanging ideas on strengthening European competitiveness.

Agenda

8 October 2025

18:00-20:30 (optional) Evening Networking Reception: Pitching, Award Ceremony & Networking as part of Photonics Day Berlin at location WISTA Event Center at Rudower Chaussee 17, 12489 Berlin.

9 October 2025

09:00 (optional) Visit the Photonics Day exhibition/conference. Free as part of this registration.
12:30-13:30 Networking Lunch
13:30-15:00 M&A Corporate VC Meeting
15:00 Networking Coffee Break
15:30-17:00 EPIC M&A Corporate VC Meeting
17:00-21:00 (optional) TechTour Photonics Networking Dinner & Pitches at WISTA Event Center. Free as part of this registration.

10 October 2025

08:00-16:00 (optional) TechTour Photonics Event  at WISTA Event Center. Free as part of this registration.

Venue

Leap Berlin – 6th floor of Rudower Chaussee 29, 12489 Berlin.

Transportation and Accommodation

The location of the venues are extremely convenient, situated in a hub of Photonics companies in the Technology Park Berlin Adlershof, and only 10 kilometers from the Berlin Airport. For the accommodation, there are a couple of hotels walking distance from the meeting venue.

Contact Information
Programme Manager
Coordination
Carlos Lee
Carlos Lee
Director General
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