SPIE Photonics Europe 202

The SPIE Photonics Europe 2026 will take place April 12–16, 2026 at the Palais de la Musique et des Congrès, Strasbourg, France, with the exhibition scheduled for April 14–15. Organized by SPIE – The International Society for Optics and Photonics, it is the leading European optics and photonics R&D conference.

The program will feature plenary talks, technical presentations, poster sessions, courses, and networking events, alongside the Photonics Marketplace and European Networks Village. Key topics include digital optics, quantum technologies, optical imaging, sensing and metrology, THz photonics, 3D-printed optics, photonic glasses, photosensitive materials, and biophotonics.

SPIE Photonics Europe 2026 is co-located with SPIE Optical Systems Design 2026, making it a central hub for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to explore the latest breakthroughs in photonics and optical engineering.