CSEM Photonic Day 2026

Join us in Zurich to explore the technologies shaping the future of photonics. Through presentations from industry, academia, and CSEM experts, discover emerging trends, real-world applications, and the latest innovations in integrated photonics, quantum technologies, sensing, and micro-optics.

Program

12:00

Welcome & introduction

Daniele Brunazzo, CSEM

12:10

General Photonics

Keynote: "50 years of evolution of photonic links in data communications", Jean Teissier, Coherent
CCRAFT, Marvell, AlphaLum, LIGENTEC, CSEM

14:00

Coffee break

14:30

Photonics for Quantum Applications

Keynote: "Thin-film lithium niobate photonics and beyond for quantum technologies", Rachel Grange, ETH Zürich
Rolex Quantum, Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), Menhir Photonics, ZuriQ, Swiss PIC, CSEM

16:30

Networking aperitif

Organization

This event is co-organized with SwissPhotonics, SwissMem and EPIC:

Prochains évènements

20 January 2027 - 21 January 2027

Next Gen Organ-on-Chip & Organoids workshop 2027

(Anglais uniquement) Save the date! Join CSEM's two-day workshop to network with pharma, biotech, and clinical experts. Explore innovations in advanced in-vitro models, and navigate regulatory challenges in drug development.

16 November 2026 - 19 November 2026

MEDICA 2026

(Anglais uniquement) Dive into the future of medical technology and visit CSEM during MEDICA 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Our experts look forward to meeting you on the Wearable Technologies booth (Hall 12/D54)!!

1 December 2026

Technology Briefing: Accelerating Innovation Processes with AI

(Anglais uniquement) Leading researchers from Empa, CSEM and PSI, together with industry experts from ABB and Sulzer, will show how artificial intelligence (AI) ) is transforming how new materials, technologies, products and processes are developed.