Optica Advanced Photonics Congress
Event
Optica Advanced Photonics Congress
13 - 17 July, 2025
Marseille Chanot, Palais des Congrès et des Expositions
Marseille, France
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Co-located Meetings
Integrated Photonics Research, Silicon and Nanophotonics (IPR)
IPR brings together experts from both academia and industry for an open discussion of cutting-edge research, trends and
Novel Optical Materials and Applications (NOMA)
NOMA addresses new, cutting-edge research in optical materials spanning the spectrum from the ultraviolet through the
Photonic Networks and Devices (Networks)
Networks unites researchers and engineers from diverse fields intersecting with photonic networks in modern applications
Signal Processing in Photonic Communications (SPPCom)
SPPCom explores cutting-edge digital and analog signal processing techniques for various applications in photonic
Solar Energy and Light Emitting Devices (SOLED)
SOLED covers the latest developments in optics, photonics and advanced materials for the next generation of solar energy
Bragg Gratings, Photosensitivity and Poling in Optical Materials and Waveguides (BGPP)
BGPP addresses all aspects of electromagnetic or light interactions for traditional, novel glassy or crystalline
Nonlinear Photonics (NP)
Nonlinear Photonics (NP) NP explores fundamental and applied aspects of nonlinear photonics. Topics include temporal
Specialty Optical Fibers (SOF)
SOF focuses on novel and specialty optical fiber technology, showcasing groundbreaking advancements.
The Optica Advanced Photonics Congress is a broad-spectrum, in-depth event that covers the latest advancements in optical materials, optical signal processing, optical communications and integrated optics.
One important topic intersects many of the topical meetings in the congress: the building blocks of quantum science and engineering that will provide for future quantum information processing and quantum-enabled fiber optic networks. Another hot topic is artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML): how they are used in optical design and optical networks, including how photonics can help implement and boost performance of machine-learning techniques. Other major topics include 5G, switching, free-space communications and terahertz technologies.