20 January 2026 / 07:00 - 09:45 PST
EU Projects, Pilot Lines & Innovation Hubs Breakfast
San Francisco, CA, USA

Free Event


EU Projects & Innovation Hubs Breakfast is a networking event addressed to companies interested in participating in the collective effort of Europe to introduce new photonic products into the big markets such as telecommunications, medical, and security. This is a great opportunity to interact with the technology experts and decision-makers of companies working in photonics.

1 person per company allowed to attend only. 

Agenda

7:00 – 7:45 Registration & Networking breakfast
7:45 – 7:50 Introduction (EPIC)
7:50 – 8:00 KEYNOTE: GenusTechnik – Michael Lebby, CEO (USA)
8:00 – 8:10 Lasers4Maas – Antonio Castelo, Technology Expert at EPIC
8:10 – 8:20 RETINA – Thierry Robin, Partner at TEMATYS
8:20 – 8:30 PhotonHub – Sanin Zulic, International Business Development Manager at Hilase
8:30 – 8:40 JePPIX – Sylwester Latkowski, Scientific Director at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
8:40 – 8:50 TBC
8:50 – 9:00 TBC
9:00 – 9:10 TBC
9:10 – 9:15 Closing remarks (EPIC)
9:15 – 9:45 Networking breakfast

Description of the projects

PhotonHub Europe has established a unique European full-service one-stop-shop Photonics Innovation Hub in a manner that is deeply rooted within the wider ecosystem of innovation hubs and manufacturing right across the European continent for maximum coverage, leverage, impact and long-term sustainability.

RETINA is a groundbreaking initiative that marks a new era in photonic-based sensory systems. Our mission is to revolutionize the fields of healthcare, automotive, and agriculture through advanced photonics. RETINA aims to create a holistic framework for the development of next-generation hardware and software solutions, including innovative LIDAR solutions and CMOS imaging technologies. Our goal is to integrate these advancements with cutting-edge Machine Learning Perception, ensuring our solutions are agile, efficient, and tailored to the high-value, customized needs of our key industries. At RETINA, we’re not just developing technology; we’re shaping the future.

Lasers4MaaS combines cutting-edge Lasers-as-a-Service technology with dynamic beam shaping and a digital manufacturing platform to transform manufacturing industries. Our solutions drive flexible, sustainable, and high-precision production, revolutionizing how industries like automotive, aerospace, food packaging, and renewable energy operate.

JePPIX is on the lookout for PIC developers that are ready to bring a PIC-enabled product to market. By making use of their software, design, foundry and testing services, you can take your proof-of-concept circuit into production. And guess what? They’re here to help you every step of the way.

Venue

W San Francisco hotel (address: 181 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, just across the street of Moscone center). Industry room (1st floor).

Speakers
CEO at GenusTechnik
Technology Expert at EPIC
Partner at TEMATYS
International Business Development Manager at Hilase
Programme Manager
Coordination
Anna Trachtova
Anna Trachtova
Marketing Manager
Event Manager
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