AeronauticsaeronauticsPhotonicsphotonicsSpacespace
14-15 October 2025
EPIC Technology Meeting on Photonics for Space at IAA
Granada, Spain

Hosted by
EPIC Members
390.00 Excl. VAT
Invited companies
390.00 Excl. VAT
Non-members
590.00 Excl. VAT


Please note, preferably register only one person per company for best possible networking.

This EPIC Technology Meeting on Photonics for Space will delve into the latest advancements and challenges in applying photonics technology to space and new space, in harsh environments. Sessions will cover topics from the lastest development of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for space, emerging trends and challenges in the new space, photonics for harsh environments, and the role and challenges of photonics in earth observation for environmental monitoring. Hosted by Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía, in Granada, Spain, it offers a unique opportunity for insightful discussions on the role of photonics in space within an environment rich in observatory, astrophysics, and space end-user expertise. The event aims to bring together industry experts to share insights, explore research and development opportunities, and facilitate efficient networking among participants.

Agenda

Optional agenda

13 October 2025, Monday

10:00 – 19:00 Company visits
19:30 – 22:30 pre-event networking dinner

Agenda

14 October 2025, Tuesday

12:30 – Registration and networking lunch
13:45 – Welcoming words

14:00 – 15:30 SESSION 1: Challenges in Space and New Space

  • Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) DRAGO project: SWIR cameras for nano and micro-satellites – Xana Delpueyo, Optical Engineer (Spain)
  • Toptica ProjectsSodium Guide Star Lasers for Astronomy, Optical Communications and Space Surveillance – Frank Lison, CEO (Germany)
  • Ommatidia – Eduardo Margallo, Founder & CEO (Spain)
  • Silicon Austria LabsLaser Ignition Systems for Space Rocket Engines – Dmitry Tabakaev, Senior Scientist (Austria)

Agenda in preparation – interested attendees can contact Program management and the Technology expert for more information.

15:30 – Networking coffee break

16:15 – 18:15 SESSION 2: Photonics and Instrumentation for Earth Monitoring

  • Imagine Optic – Guillaume Dovillaire, Technical Director (France)
  • Ingeneric – Stefan Hambücker, Managing Partner (Germany)
  • HORIBA – William Renard, Sales Engineer (France)
  • Acktar – TBA.
  • Bertin Alpao – Amandine Lozano, New Space Market Development Manager (France)

Agenda in preparation – interested attendees can contact Program management and the Technology expert for more information.

18:15 – End of the day 1
19:00 – 22:00 – Networking dinner

15 October 2025, Wednesday

07:30 Departure from recommended hotel – TBA.
08:15 – 08:45 Welcoming coffee break

 08:45 – 10:30 SESSION 3: Optical Communication for New Space

  • OptoSigma – Ugo Drieux, Director of Operations (France)
  • IDEX Corporation Challenges with Optical Filters for Lasercom – Jason Palidwar, Senior Director  – Global Space (Canada)
  • SPACEOPTIX – Matthias Beier, CEO and Co-Founder (Germany)
  • ESA (European Space Agency) – Christopher Vasko, Optical and Quantum Innovation Engineer (The NEtherlands)

Agenda in preparation – interested attendees can contact Program management and the Technology expert for more information.

10:30 – 11:15 Networking coffee break

11:15 – 12:45 SESSION 4: Photonics for Harsh Environment

  • Alter Technology Photonics Components Testing for Qualification and Reliability – Guillermo Gonzales de la Llana, Manager, Optoelectronics and New Technologies Department (Spain)
  • Percipio Robotics – Mélanie Macioce, Photonics-Robotics Technology Strategist (France)
  • MPS Microsystems – Stefane Caseiro, Project Manager (Switzerland)
  • Diamond SA – Tejo Robbiani, R&D Engineer (Switzerland)
  • SAES Getters – Davide Frigerio, Business Development Manager (Italy)
  • Schott – Stefan Weiser, Senior Principal Defense, Aerospace & Industry (Germany)

Agenda in preparation – interested attendees can contact Program management and the Technology expert for more information.

13:00 – 14:00 Networking lunch
14.00 – 15:30 Company visit
15:30 End of the technology meeting

Venue

Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía – CSIC (address: Glorieta de la Astronomía s/n, 18008 Granada, Spain)

Recommended hotels will be announced soon.

Technology Advisory Committee
Director of Sales Government Business at Rivada Space Networks
co-Founder at innoFSPEC
Managing Director of at son-x
Senior Vice President Business Development at AIM Infrarot-Module
Technical Manager at ALTER TECHNOLOGY
Speakers
TBA
TBA at Acktar
Managing Partner at Ingeneric
R&D Engineer at Diamond SA
Technical Director at Imagine Optic
Business Development Manager at SAES Getters
CEO and Co-Founder at SPACEOPTIX
Optical and Quantum Innovation Engineer at ESA (European Space Agency)
Senior Principal Defense, Aerospace & Industry at Schott
Photonics-Robotics Technology Strategist at Percipio Robotics
Sales Engineer at HORIBA
Senior Director  – Global Space at IDEX Corporation
New Space Market Development Manager at Bertin Alpao
Director of Operations at OptoSigma
Manager, Optoelectronics and New Technologies Department at Alter Technology


More speakers will be announced soon.

Sponsors
Silver
Supported By
Technology Manager
Technology scope and agenda
Jeremy Picot-Clemente, PhD
Jeremy Picot-Clemente, PhD
Technology Expert for Optics and Optical Systems
Programme Manager
Coordination
Lídia Briquets
Lídia Briquets
Programme Manager
Event Manager
Logistics, venue, accommodation, and transportation
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