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24-27 June 2025
Integrated Photonics Applications Stage at the LASER World of PHOTONICS
Munich, Germany

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The Integrated Photonics Applications Stage presents a series of dynamic and informative pitch sessions at the Laser World of Photonics in Munich. These presentations provide a platform for industry leaders, key players, and innovators to discuss ideas, and common challenges, and explore the future of integrated photonics in technology-driven applications. This event is designed to showcase the latest innovations and practical applications of integrated photonics technology across a diverse range of fields. Participants can look forward to engaging presentations spread across four specialized sessions in hall 2 at the Integrated Photonics Area at Laser World of Photonics.

Event is free of charge, to attend this event you need to have the Visitor ticket for LASER World of PHOTONICS 2025.

Agenda

Tuesday 24 June 2025, 10:00 – 12:00

Session 1. Integrated Photonics for Communications

This session will highlight the pivotal role of integrated photonics in revolutionizing telecommunications and data communications, focusing on the latest developments in fiber-optic technologies, high-speed data transmission and network infrastructure improvements.

  • European Space Agency (ESA) – Iain Mckenzie, Senior Engineer (The Netherlands)
  • Adtran – Jim Zou, Senior Manager, Global Business Development (Germany)
  • SMART PhotonicsThe Benefits of Active/Passive Integration and SMART Photonics’ Role in This – Johan Feenstra, CEO (The Netherlands)
  • Nubis Communications – Marco Lamponi, Director of Photonic Integration (Belgium)
  • Astrape Networks – Francesco Pessolano, CEO (Belgium)

Wednesday 25 June 2025, 10:00 – 12:00

Session 2. Integrated Photonics for AI

Explores the intersection of integrated photonics and AI. We will discuss the integration of optical technologies in AI systems, including advances in photonic neural networks and the potential for optical computing to enhance machine learning processes.

  • KEYNOTE: NVIDIA – Liron Gantz, Senior Staff Engineer (Israel)
  • Global Foundries – Vikas Gupta, Director of Product Management (The United States)
  • Lightium – Amir Ghadimi, CEO and Co-founder (Switzerland)
  • EXFO – Sophie Lange, Business Development Engineer (Germany)

Thursday 26 June 2025, 10:00 – 12:00

Session 3. Integrated Photonics for LiDARs

Dive into the advancements in LIDAR technologies facilitated by integrated photonics, essential for applications in autonomous driving, aerospace, environmental monitoring, and mapping.

  • Scantinel Photonics – Davide Canavesi, Head of Strategy and Business Development (Germany)
  • Ommatidia Lidar Lightfield LiDAR based on Integrated Optics – Eduardo Margallo Balbás, CEO (Spain)

Friday 27 June 2025, 10:00 – 12:00

Session 4. Integrated Photonics for Medical Sensors

Discover how integrated photonics is influencing the medical field, with insights into new diagnostic tools, imaging technologies, and wearable devices that utilize novel photonic chips.

  • X-FAB – Joni Mellin, Manager, Business Line Photonics (Germany)
  • imecNext Volume for Integrated Photonic is Going to be Life Science Applications – Amin Abbasi, Senior Business Development Manager (Belgium)
  • New Origin Industrialization of SiN PIC Manufacturing – Twan Korthorst, CEO (The Netherlands)
  • Amazec PhotonicsThe Art of High Resolution FBG Sensing for the Detection of Cardiac Disturbances – Pim Kat, CEO (The Netherlands)
Venue

LASER World of PHOTONICS – Weltleitmesse und Kongress, Am Messeturm, 81829 MĂĽnchen

Speakers
Senior Staff Engineer at NVIDIA
CEO and Co-founder at Lightium
Manager, Business Line Photonics at X-FAB
Jim Zou
Senior Manager, Global business development at Adtran
Business Development Engineer at EXFO
Head of Strategy and Business Development at Scantinel Photonics
Director of Photonic Integration at Nubis Communications
Senior Business Development Manager at imec
Director of Product Management at Global Foundries


More speakers will be announced soon.

Programme Manager
Coordination
Ivan Nikitski, PhD
Ivan Nikitski, PhD
Technology Expert for Quantum and Integrated Photonics
Event Manager
Logistics, venue, accommodation, and transportation
Vera Koniukhova
Vera Koniukhova
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