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:

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