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In this first Photonics21 newsletter of the year, you may get informed about upcoming events – including the Photonics Partnership Annual Meeting 2024. Secure your ticket at an early bird rate before 2 April 2024.
They are also brought to you a new position paper on photonics as a key enabler for virtual worlds, an article highlighting the role of photonics in securing Europe's economic sovereignty, and two video releases informing you about Photonics21 and the flagship project PhotonHub Europe.
Find out more about the ongoing consultation process to develop a Finnish National Photonics Roadmap, the UK's re-association with Horizon Europe, and a new microchip R&D centre in Spain and about an open call on heterogeneous integration and neuromorphic computing technologies.

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During the Photonics21 workshops on the second day of the event, you will gain valuable information about funding opportunities in other partnerships or initiatives related to our Work Groups. Additionally, representatives from some of the Photonics Partnership projects will share compelling insights into their latest achievements.

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with the community, explore collaboration possibilities and stay updated on the latest developments in the field of photonics in Europe!

Register now to benefit from early bird rates until 2 April 2024!

You can download the draft agenda.

Any further details are available on the event website.

News from Photonics21

Safeguarding Europe’s economic sovereignty depends on photonics 

In a recent opinion piece on Science|Business, Photonics21 President Dr Lutz Aschke stresses photonics' role in safeguarding Europe's economic sovereignty.

Supporting the European Commission’s call for national risk assessments on critical technologies, Photonics21 underscores photonics' pivotal role in driving advanced semiconductors, vital for high-speed data transmission and AI. In quantum tech, photonics is indispensable, revolutionising information processing. Lutz Aschke emphasises the need for Europe to invest in photonics for a resilient future, citing its transformative potential across various sectors. 

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