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PIC Summit Europe 2026 focuses on scaling integrated photonics for global impact. As PICs move into commercial deployment and high-volume manufacturing, the programme explores the industrialisation challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the industry.
Where cutting-edge technology leads to real-world impact.
PIC Summit USA 2027 brings that complete conversation to Sunnyvale. Organized by PhotonDelta, the summit connects North America's growing integrated photonics community with leading customers, experts, investors, and technologies from around the world.
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The next era of AI will be shaped not only by increasingly powerful models, but by the hardware that makes them possible. From scaling compute in data centres to enabling real-time AI at the edge, advanced semiconductors, photonics, sensing, packaging, and quantum technologies will all play a role. ITF USA at SEMICON West brings together the full AI deep-tech stack to explore the technologies needed to turn the next generation of AI into reality.
REGISTRATION CLOSEDFrom 28 September to 2 October 2026, the European photonics and semiconductor community will come together for an Innovation Mission to Germany, focused on Integrated Photonics, Advanced Packaging, and Heterogeneous Integration. PhotonDelta will be attending this mission and invites ecosystem partners to join the delegation for a week of industrial engagement, knowledge exchange and collaboration building.
ECOC 2026 brings the optical communications community to Málaga, Spain. The conference runs from 20 to 24 September 2026, with the exhibition taking place from 21 to 23 September at FYCMA. The ECOC Exhibition runs alongside the conference and is a major meeting place for decision-makers in optical communications.
PhotonDelta, in collaboration with the Netherlands Office Taipei (NLOT, Innovation Network), is preparing an Integrated Photonics Mission to SEMICON Taiwan 2026, bringing together Dutch companies and ecosystem partners active in integrated photonics, semiconductors, advanced packaging and related deep-tech fields.
The DE–NL Online Integrated Photonics Symposium 2026 brings together industry leaders, researchers, and ecosystem partners from Germany and the Netherlands for a focused afternoon of discussion on the future of photonic integrated circuits.
PIConnect is the annual gathering for professionals working in the Dutch photonic chip ecosystem, a day designed to bring the community closer together, strengthen the connections that keep our industry moving forward, and celebrate what we are building collectively.
On Wednesday, 3 June 2026, PhotonDelta and the Photonics Integration Technology Centre (PITC) at TNO Holst Centre will host the next webinar in the series on Integrated Photonics for Health and Bio Applications.
Tuesday 26 May – Wednesday 27 May 2026, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Kingdom, London
ITF World 2026 is the flagship Imec Technology Forum conference. A global gathering that brings together innovators, industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and investors from across the Semiconductor, AI, and deep-tech ecosystems. Expect a rich blend of keynotes, deep-tech talks, demonstrations, and networking, all aimed at widening the innovation frontier and tackling the most pressing challenges in AI-driven systems and semiconductor scalability.
PhotonDelta will participate in PIC International 2026 as both a sponsor and host of a shared ecosystem booth. PIC International is a leading conference and exhibition dedicated to photonic integrated circuits and their applications, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, manufacturers, and decision-makers from across the global PIC value chain.
19–25 April 2026 | New Delhi, Hyderabad & Bengaluru
The future of computing runs on light. Integrated photonics is breaking through the limits of traditional electronics and is rapidly becoming a foundation for next-generation AI acceleration, quantum computing, and advanced computing systems.
Dual-Use Technologies for Intelligent Systems and Sensors16–19 March 2026 | London, United Kingdom
PhotonDelta will be present at OFC 2026, a premier event for optical networking and communications, bringing together researchers, engineers, system architects, and industry leaders from across the global ecosystem.
The Techbridge: Taiwan 2026 call is an international funding opportunity designed to accelerate cross-border R&D collaboration between Dutch and Taiwanese partners in the field of photonic integrated circuits, chips that integrate multiple optical components on a single platform to manipulate and process light for high-speed communications, sensing, computing and other advanced applications.
PhotonDelta, in close collaboration with the Netherlands Innovation Network, Netherlands Embassy in Singapore, and OostNL is organising a visiting programme to Singapore from Monday, 2 February to Friday, 6 February 2026.
PhotonDelta will be present at SPIE Photonics West 2026, the world’s leading exhibition for lasers, photonics, biomedical optics, optoelectronics, and enabling technologies. The exhibition brings together solution providers, component suppliers, system integrators, researchers, and end users from across the global photonics value chain.
PIC Summit USA is an exclusive event designed to strengthen collaboration between industry leaders, innovators, investors, and end-users working at the forefront of photonic technologies.
Are you an entrepreneur or researcher working on digital and sustainable solutions for arable farming and/or open field cultivation? Would you like to collaborate with partners in Belgium on innovation and product development (R&D)? Then join this innovation mission to Belgium from 2 to 4 December 2025.
Date: 10–13 November 2025Location: London and surrounding area, United KingdomOrganised by: Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), Innovation Attaché Network LondonSupported by: Topsector ICT, Topsector HTSM, AIC4NL, PhotonDelta, High Tech NL
The photonic chip industry is reaching new heights—but scaling production, applications, and investments requires a united effort. As demand surges for high-speed, energy-efficient solutions, the question isn’t if photonic chips will revolutionise industries, but how fast we can make it happen.
After the success of our first two sessions, PhotonDelta is excited to invite you to the third instalment of our Healthcare Webinar Series, a curated event spotlighting groundbreaking developments in integrated photonics for medical and diagnostic applications.
The rise of artificial intelligence is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace. But as AI models grow more powerful, the pressure on hardware continues to mount. The future of innovation lies in bridging this gap, and few sectors are better equipped for the challenge than semiconductors.
PhotonDelta is honoured to be part of the 51st European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC 2025), Europe's premier event for optical communications. This conference brings together professionals from academia, research, and industry to discuss advancements in optical communications.
SEMICON Taiwan celebrates its 30th edition in 2025, highlighting global collaboration in semiconductors.
Laser World of Photonics is the premier international trade fair (with accompanying congress) for lasers and photonics components, systems, and applications. In its 27th edition, it has “set standards in size, variety and relevance” since 1973. The event combines cutting-edge research and industrial innovation, bringing all the important players from application, research and technology together. Attendees can explore the entire photonics value chain – from laser sources and optical components to complete photonic systems – across industries like manufacturing, telecommunications, medical technology, measurement, and more.
PhotonDelta, the Photonic Integration Technology Centre (PITC), and Brainport Development invite you to the second session in our webinar series on integrated photonics in healthcare. This session will focus on biosensing and the current developments and future potential of photonic integrated circuit (PIC) technology in this critical application area.
On 12 June, the PhotonDelta Human Capital Team is organising a Partner Event in Utrecht, and we would be delighted if you could join us from 09.30 AM until 14.00 PM.
Join us for the first-ever edition of PIConnect on 12 June 2025 – the ultimate community gathering for professionals in the Dutch Photonic Chip Industry. And trust us, you don’t want to miss this one! We’re hosting this exclusive event in De LiK, Utrecht — a former prison transformed into a hub of innovation.
PhotonDelta is proud to sponsor the Optica AgriPhotonics Summit 2025, a gathering designed to support strategic collaboration between leading optics and photonics companies, integrators, and end-users in the agriculture sector.
Setting the stage for AI-driven digital transformation20–21 May 2025 | Antwerp, Belgium
PhotonDelta invites you to an innovation mission on Integrated Photonics and advanced packaging to Singapore from 18 to 21 May, and with the option to attend the World Expo in Osaka, Japan from 22 to 27 May.
PhotonDelta, TNO/Holst, Brainport Development, and Eindhoven University of Technology are launching a new webinar series exploring the potential of integrated photonics in healthcare. The first session will focus on vital statistics, with future episodes covering pathogen detection, imaging, and intervention. The webinar will begin with an overview of key technologies and applications, followed by presentations from innovative startups driving advancements in this field.
The 10th PIC International Conference builds upon the success of its previous editions, offering a comprehensive look at the latest developments and trends in the photonic integrated circuits (PIC) industry. This two-day event brings together around 40 leaders from academia and industry to deliver insights across four key themes:
Exhibition Dates: 1-3 April 2025 Technical Conference: 30 March- 3 April 2025 Location: Moscone Center, San Francisco, California, USA NL Pavilion: booth #6165
The window of opportunity for integrated photonics is wide open. This transformative technology has reached a level of maturity that enables it to revolutionise multiple industries. With benefits such as high energy efficiency, increased bandwidth, high-speed data transmission and processing, and compact design, integrated photonics is set to make a significant impact across telecommunications, data centres, LiDAR, AI, and quantum computing. However, the challenge remains: how can companies adopt and scale these advanced technologies for industrial application?
Asia Photonics Expo (APE) is a key event for professionals in the photonics industry, bringing together experts, researchers, and businesses to explore the latest advancements in optical communications, optics, semiconductors, lasers, sensing, quantum technologies, and display solutions. The event serves as a platform for exchanging ideas, discovering new technologies, and discussing the latest trends shaping the future of photonics.
Photonics West 2025 is set to take place from 28-30 January 2025, in San Francisco, CA. This influential event for the optics and photonics community is where global experts and innovators come together to share advancements in lasers, biomedical optics, biophotonics, optoelectronics, and quantum photonics.
As the global demand for faster, more energy-efficient chips grows, photonic chips are at the centre of this transition. PhotonDelta, in collaboration with PhotonicsNL and Plug and Play, cordially invite you to attend Photonics Innovation Day on Monday, 27 January 2025. Prior to SPIE Photonics West, this event aims to strengthen North America's photonic chip ecosystem and build new collaborations with international markets and cutting-edge technologies.
Come and meet PhotonDelta from 7 to 11 January 2025 at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas! From the PhotonDelta ecosystem Mantispectra, Scantinel Photonics, Ommatidia, Senergetics and SuperLight Photonics will be represented. You can find us at the NL pavilion in Eureka Park at the Venetian Expo, Level 1, Hall G, Booth #62100.
Are you fascinated by the world of light and its endless possibilities? Are you studying for an MBO, HBO, or Master's degree and interested in discovering exciting career opportunities in Optics, Photonics, and Photonic Chip technologies?
Berlin Quantum Pioneer aims to inspire young international entrepreneurs who want to expand and sharpen their business ideas in the field of quantum.
SEMICON Europe 2024, held in Munich, Germany, is co-located with Electronica, creating the largest single gathering for electronics manufacturing in Europe. With an extensive program, SEMICON Europa offers attendees opportunities to connect, learn, and explore industry advancements from top-notch keynotes, focused forums, and extensive exhibitions.
Over 400 academic and industrial experts from across the globe worked together to create the Integrated Photonics Systems Roadmap - International (IPSR-I) to define the future of Photonic Integrated Circuits. On 17 October 2024 these experts will come together for the IPSR-I Autumn Meeting in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
Taking place 15-16 October in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Join the leading lights from across the integrated photonics sector for one of the most influential events in the industry calendar: PIC Summit Europe 2024.
The inaugural Global Photonics Economic Forum, organised by Optica, is scheduled to convene in Malaga, Spain, during the first week of October 2024. This pivotal event aims to bring together up to 300 leaders from the global photonics industry, including corporate executives, political figures, and investors, to engage in meaningful discussions that will shape the future of photonics.
The European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) stands as Europe’s premier conference on optical communications, and ranks among the largest and most prestigious events in the field globally. This conference unites experts and leaders from academia, research, and industry worldwide to share their latest breakthroughs and visions for the future.
Are you active in the field of integrated photonics, advanced packaging of semiconductors, or quantum technology, and are you interested in exploring the opportunities and developments of these key technologies in Taiwan with us? Then join this innovation mission to Taiwan from 2-6 September 2024.
Are you active internationally in the semiconductor industry or in photonics? And are you interested in your business opportunities in the United States and/or Canada? Or do you want to explore the innovation ecosystem there? Then sign up for this economic mission to Connecticut, the State of New York, and Ontario.
Grand challenges across the semiconductor value change.
Today’s global reality is marked by geopolitical tensions, volatile markets, and climate change. Tackling these challenges is becoming increasingly complex, as each solution requires disruptive innovations in chip technology.
PIC International is an annual two-day Photonic Integrated Circuit conference. The 9th edition takes place on 16 and 17 April 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. As a Platinum Plus sponsor, PhotonDelta invites you to join the conference and meet our ecosystem partners.
OFC is the premier global event for optical communications and networking, and will attract 13,000 participants from 70 countries in the 2024 edition to an inspiring conference and exiting exhibition that showcases the latest industry advancements and emerging technologies.
Held in the Hilton Bayfront, San Diego, USA on the eve of OFC 2024, the Imec Technology Forum (ITF) presents insights on the rapidly evolving R&D and innovations in integrated photonics. ITF Photonics USA brings together industry experts, academia, business leaders, and researchers from the global tech scene.
Join the Dutch (integrated) photonics cluster, a cooperation by PhotonicsNL, PhotonDelta and Holland High Tech, at Photonics West 2024, the world’s largest photonics technology event. During 3 packed days, research in biomedical optics, biophotonics, industrial lasers, optoelectronics, quantum 2.0 and other similar topics are discussed with a focused and engaged audience. Learn about the latest research, see the newest innovations, and meet with the global community during the most exciting week in photonics.
Come and meet PhotonDelta from 9 to 12 January at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas! From the PhotonDelta ecosystem Mantispectra, Scantinel Photonics, Ommatidia, Surfix Diagnostics and SuperLight Photonics will be represented.
Are you globally active in the semiconductor industry? Would you like to know more about the innovation ecosystem in the United States and looking for business opportunities? Taking part in the economic mission to Phoenix and Silicon Valley, from 3 to 8 December 2023 might very well be the opportunity for you.
SEMICON Europa 2023 is co-located with Productronica in Munich, Germany, creating the strongest single event for electronics manufacturing in Europe, and broadening the range of attendees across the electronics chain.
Over 400 academic and industrial experts from across the globe work together to create the Integrated Photonics Systems Roadmap - International (IPSR-I) to define the future of Photonic Integrated Circuits. On 7 - 9 November these experts will come together for the IPSR-I Autumn Meeting in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
Taking place this 7 - 8 November in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Join the leading lights from across the integrated photonics sector for one of the most influential events in the industry calendar: PIC Summit Europe 2022.
Are you fascinated by the world of light and its endless possibilities? Do you have a background in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) or Photonics?
Delta Dialogues offers your monthly shot of inspiration, information, and the opportunity to connect with the integrated photonics community.
The ECOC Exhibition 2023 takes place at the SEC in Glasgow, Scotland, from 2 to 4 October. The exhibition is the networking destination for the optical communications industry. Over 3 days industry professionals can meet, share ideas, discuss trends, learn and do business. The exhibition has been running for over 28 years and has grown to become the largest optical communications exhibition in Europe and the key meeting place for decision-makers from across the fibre optic communications technology industry.
Delta Dialogues offers your monthly shot of inspiration, information, and the opportunity to connect with the integrated photonics community.
As the largest semiconductor producing country in the world, Taiwan is indispensable in the development of integrated photonics and advanced semiconductor packaging. This is why a Dutch innovation mission will visit Taiwan to explore the opportunities and developments of these technologies.
Delta Dialogues offers your monthly shot of inspiration, information, and the opportunity to connect with the integrated photonics community.
The Laser World of Photonics is the world's leading trade fair for components, systems and applications in photonics. The 25th edition will take place from 27 to 30 June 2023 in Munich, Germany.
Are you active in the field of advanced chip design, integrated photonics or heterogeneous integration and are you interested in exploring the opportunities and developments of these three key technologies in Japan with us? Then join the innovation mission to Japan.
This June, leading lights from the Dutch chip design industry will reconvene for another invitation-only networking and knowledge sharing event: Chip Design And Advanced Packaging: Your Chip Design From Scratch To Integration.
Delta Dialogues offers your monthly shot of inspiration, information, and the opportunity to connect with the integrated photonics community.
Over 400 academic and industrial experts from across the globe, working in the field of photonic chips and its applications, work together to create the Integrated Photonics Systems Roadmap - International (IPSR-I). A roadmap that defines the future of Photonic Integrated Circuits. The IPSR-I Spring Meeting 2023 brings these experts back together physically at MIT in Cambridge from 7 - 9 June.
Studies show that the world’s population is likely to grow to almost 10 billion by 2050, generating a 50% greater demand for food than in 2013. In order to meet this exponential demand for food, smart solutions are already being sought to optimize farming and food production processes.
PIC International is an annual two-day Photonic Integrated Circuit conference. The 8th edition takes place on 18 and 19 April 2023 in Brussels, Belgium. As a Platinum sponsor PhotonDelta invites you to join the conference and meet our ecosystem partners.
Delta Dialogues offers your monthly shot of inspiration, information, and the opportunity to connect with the integrated photonics community.
OFC is the largest global conference and exhibition for optical communications and networking professionals. The 2023 exhibition takes place in San Diego and takes from 7 to 9 March.
Delta Dialogues offers your monthly shot of inspiration, information, and the opportunity to connect with the integrated photonics community.
Delta Dialogues offers your monthly shot of inspiration, information, and the opportunity to connect with the integrated photonics community.
Make plans to join the world’s largest photonics technology event. Come to discuss research in biomedical optics, biophotonics, industrial lasers, optoelectronics, microfabrication, MOEMS-MEMS, displays, quantum technologies, including quantum 2.0, and other similar topics with a focused, engaged audience.
The Consumer Electronics Show, CES, is world's biggest tech fair. It's an annual meeting place for more than 170,000 tech companies and investors from different countries. CES takes place from 5 to 8 January 2023 in Las Vegas.
Delta Dialogues offers your monthly shot of inspiration, information, and the opportunity to connect with the integrated photonics community. In this episode we look back at PIC Summit Europe.
Are you working in the Agri of Food industry? And do you want to know what photonic chips have to offer? Join the free online training by PhotonHub and PhotonDelta: ''Photonic Chips for Smart & Sustainable Agriculture, Food Processing, and Healthy Living''.
SEMICON Europa 2022 is co-located with Electronica in Munich, Germany, creating the strongest single event for electronics manufacturing in Europe, and broadening the range of attendees across the electronics chain.
Taking place this 7 - 8 November in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Join the leading lights from across the integrated photonics sector for one of the most influential events in the industry calendar: PIC Summit Europe 2022.
Delta Dialogues offers your monthly shot of inspiration, information, and the opportunity to connect with the integrated photonics community.
Are you active in the field of Integrated Photonics? And do you want to explore the opportunities and developments of this key technology in Canada (Quebec and Ontario)? Then join this innovation mission to Canada from October 30 to November 4.
Are you active in the field of photonics or quantum? And do you want to explore the opportunities and developments of these 3 key technologies in Japan (Tokyo region)? Then join this innovation mission to Japan from 10 to 14 October.
PhotonDelta introduces the Delta Dialogues. Your monthly shot of inspiration, information, and the opportunity to connect with the integrated photonics community.
The DutchPhotonicsEvent is the largest annual event in the field of photonics in the Netherlands. This edition the event is hosted by ASML.
SEMICON Taiwan is the most important annual trade event for the micro- and nanoelectronics industry in Taiwan. It is also one of the largest semiconductor industry trade shows in the world with over 50,000 visitors and 700 exhibitors (2019). Europe's semiconductor industry will be present at the Silicon Europe booth.
PhotonDelta introduces the Delta Dialogues. Your monthly shot of inspiration, information, and the opportunity to connect with the integrated photonics community.
PhotonDelta introduces the Delta Dialogues. Your monthly shot of inspiration, information, and the opportunity to connect with the integrated photonics community.
PIC International is a global conference dedicated to the industry of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). This edition will take place from 28 to 29 June 2022 in Brussels, Belgium.
Are you working in the Data & Telecom industry? And do you want to know what photonic chips have to offer? Join the free online training by PhotonHub and PhotonDelta: ''Introduction to Integrated Photonics Applied in Data & Telecom''.
PhotonDelta introduces the Delta Dialogues. Your monthly shot of inspiration, information, and the opportunity to connect with the integrated photonics community.
Are you a university student or early-stage researcher? Are you interested in (integrated) photonics career opportunities? Join the 2-Day Photonics Career Camp in Delft and Eindhoven.
The Hannover Messe is one of the world's largest trade fairs for industrial technology. From 30 May to 2 June 2022 you can discover new applications of integrated photonics technology.
PhotonDelta introduces the Delta Dialogues. Your monthly shot of inspiration, information, and the opportunity to connect with the integrated photonics community.
The Laser World of Photonics is the world's leading trade fair for components, systems and applications in photonics. The 25th edition will take place from 26 to 29 April 2022 in Munich, Germany.
Global data traffic is doubling every two years. As the growth rate is likely to increase further in the future, optical communication and networking technologies are becoming essential to accommodate this growth in an energy-efficient and sustainable manner.