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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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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