Photonics has the potential to significantly contribute to a more sustainable world by supporting renewable energy, improving measurement and monitoring technologies, and reducing environmental impacts. At the same time, it is essential for photonics companies to integrate sustainable practices into their operations — not only to address climate change but also to promote community well-being, economic resilience, and long-term industry growth. Our Workgroup is dedicated to inspiring and guiding both beginner and advanced member companies in adopting sustainability practices. We focus on broad sustainability factors, including environmental impact, social responsibility, and economic stability. Together, we aim to empower our industry to be more sustainable, creating innovative solutions that benefit society and the planet.
Join us for the EPIC Meeting on Sustainability: Energy Control, Cost Efficiency & Smart Infrastructure, where we will explore practical ways to improve sustainability across company facilities and operations. In a context of rising energy costs and increasing focus on operational efficiency, companies are looking for smart and effective ways to manage their buildings, infrastructure, and energy use. Sustainability is becoming a key lever not only to reduce environmental impact, but also to optimize costs and improve day-to-day operations.
This meeting will focus on:
Industry experts and EPIC members will share concrete examples of how they are improving the performance of their facilities — combining sustainability goals with practical business benefits.
Event is dedicated to the EPIC members only.
15:00 – 15:05 Welcoming by EPIC
15:05 – 15:20 External speaker
15:20 – 15:35 3D AG – Beyond Efficiency: How Our Building Became Part of the Process – Martina Müller, CEO (Switzerland)
15:35 – 15:50 ONEFAB NORDIC – Adaptive Reuse – If Buildings are no Longer Demolished – Pasi Sillanpaa, COO (Finland)
15:50 – 16:00 Closing remarks by EPIC
Beyond Efficiency: How Our Building Became Part of the Process
Adaptive Reuse – If Buildings are no Longer Demolished
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