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Photonics Days 2026

7 – 8 Oct 2026 | Berlin , Germany

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Wednesday, 7 October 2026 | 13:30 - 18:00

Security & Defense II

Location:Einstein-CabinetTrack:in presence

This symposium will examine trends shaping next‑generation defence photonics, including applications of high‑power laser systems, breakthroughs in silicon photonics and microwave photonics that unlock compact, low‑SWaP, and software‑defined architectures; and the emergence of novel optical component technologies that enhance robustness, and system integration. Sessions will highlight new imaging modalities - from polarimetric to event-based that expand situational awareness across all military domains. The programme also addresses the accelerating role of photonics in space, including secure optical networks and related technologies.

Chairs:
for Session 1: Adam Piotrowski (VIGO Photonics)
for Session 2: Hans Dieter Tholl (IRT Dr. HD Tholl)
for Session 3: Jeremy Picot Clemente (EPIC)

SESSION 2: Trends in Photonics for Defence

13:30 Keynote: Trends in Photonics for Defence, Hans Dieter Tholl (IRT Dr. HD Tholl)
14:00 tbd., Patrick Runge (Fraunhofer HHI)
14:20 tbd., Jonas Schulz (Hensoldt)
14:40 tbd., Florent Colas (Thales Land Systems)
15:00 tbd., Andrei Ardelean (Novoviz)
15:20 tbd., Alexander Knüttel (Akmira Optronics)
15:40 Coffee Break

SESSION 3: Photonics for Secure Communication Space/Ground

16:00 Keynote: Developments of Satellite Based Quantum Key Distribution in Europe and Germany, Florian Moll (DLR)
16:30 tdb., Nils Gentschen Felde (Uni BW Munich)
16:50 tdb., N.N. (Odysseus Space)
17:10 tdb., Keval Dattani (Space Power)
17:30 N.N.
17:50 Wrap Up, Hans Dieter Tholl (IRT Dr. HD Tholl) / Jeremy Picot Clemente (EPIC)

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Session location Einstein-Cabinet