October 28, 2024

CSEM Photonic Day

Join us to at EPFL Microcity in Neuchatel to learn more about the latest technology trends in photonics and new market opportunities. We will look at how quantum computing is driving miniaturization and how this is opening opportunities in other markets.

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Join us at CSEM’s Photonics Day 2024 in Neuchâtel for an in-depth look at the latest advancements in photonics technology. This event will bring together the Swiss Photonic community to discuss cutting-edge trends, explore new market opportunities, and showcase CSEM’s innovative capabilities.

Our focus this year is on photonic miniaturization, a rapidly evolving area driven by significant investments in quantum computing technologies and AI in datacom. These advancements are not only transforming quantum computing but also creating new possibilities in various other markets.

📍 Venue: EPFL Microcity, Rue de la Maladière 71b, 2000 Neuchâtel
⏱️ Date& Time: Monday, October 28, 2024, from 13:30 till 18:00
🗣️ Language: English

Program

12:30

Welcome & introduction

Andreas Voelker

12:50

Keynote speakers

  • "Integrated Metasurfaces for Biosensing and Bioimaging", Prof. Hatice Altung, EPFL
  • "PICs for neuromorphic computing, opportunities and challenges", Dr. Bert Jan Offrein, IBM Research

13:50

Photonic Miniaturization at CSEM

  • "Microoptics for photonic miniaturization", Guillaume Basset, CSEM
  • "Standardized TFLN PIC platforms", Hamed Sattari, CSEM

14:30

Coffee break

15:00

Photonic Miniaturization at CSEM

  • "PIC-based laser systems", Jean Berney, CSEM
  • "Silicon nitride photonic integration and routes towards active functionalities", Pieter Wuytens, LIGENTEC

15:40

Round table discussion

The Keynote speakers will discuss opportunities, trends and potentials for photonic miniaturization with a focus on the Swiss photonic landscape.

16:20

Networking aperitif

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