Event Agenda

Tuesday, 6 October 2026

09:00 - 10:45

Guided walk through Tech Park Adlershof

AdlershofTour

Science Park

11:15 - 12:45

Guided tour at Leibniz-Institut für Kristallzüchtung (IKZ)

Leibniz-Institut für Kristallzüchtung (IKZ) Tour

Quantum Technology
Semiconductor
Crystals

Lab tour at the Ferdinand-Braun-Institute (FBH)

Ferdinand-Braun- InstituteTour

Quantum Technology
Microintegration
Advanced Packaging
Semiconductor
Optoelectronics

11:15 - 13:15

Guided lab tour at Max-Born-Institut (MBI)

Max-Born-Institut (MBI)Tour

Attosecond physics
Laser

17:00 - 20:00

BarBQ-Special Edition @ Leap

Leap Quantum Technology Hub & EventsEvening-event

Education
AI
Science Park

1 speaker

Wednesday, 7 October 2026

09:00 - 10:00

Opening Ceremony

Bunsen Hallin presence

Education
Advanced Packaging
Semiconductor
Optoelectronics
Networking

1 speaker

10:00 - 12:00

Advanced applications using polarization

Pasteur-Cabinetin presence

Polarization
Optics

2 speakers

Advanced Laser Innovations – From Micro-Diodes to Macro-Applications

Hertz-Cabinetin presence

PIC
Optoelectronics
Crystals
Laser
Optics

Analytical electron microscopy for photonics I

Curie-Cabinetin presence

PIC
Optoelectronics
Optics
Analytics

4 speakers

Berlin Quantum- Quantum Symposium: Q-Memories

Newton-Cabinet in presence

Quantum Technology
Semiconductor
Optoelectronics
Laser

Academic and commercial research on quantum memories

3 speakers

10:00 - 12:25

Security & Defense I

Einstein-Cabinetin presence

Quantum Technology
PIC
Optoelectronics
Laser

Photonics for Security and Defence brings together leading researchers, industry innovators, and operational stakeholders to explore the rapidly evolving role of photonic technologies across modern defence and security ecosystems.

2 speakers

10:00 - 17:00

Meetings

Networking

Foyer/ Registration area at the entrance

Meeting duration:20 minutes time slots

Once your meeting partner has agreed, we suggest that you meet in the foyer (registration area) and then look for a suitable place for your talk. We can recommend you a high table in the Bunsen Hall.

12:15 - 13:30

Berlin Quantum Fellows

Bunsen Hallin presence

Quantum Technology
Education

Young fellows from Berlin Quantum present their exciting research topics

7 speakers

13:30 - 18:00

Security & Defense II

Einstein-Cabinetin presence

Science Park
Optoelectronics
Laser
Optics
Security
Defence

4 speakers

14:00 - 18:00

Analytical electron microscopy for photonics II

Curie-Cabinetin presence

Optoelectronics
Optics
Analytics

7 speakers

Berlin Quantum- Quantum Symposium: Q-Computing

Newton-Cabinet in presence

Quantum Technology
PIC
Advanced Packaging
Semiconductor
Analytics

Academic and commercial research in quantum computing

2 speakers

UV and X-ray

Pasteur-Cabinetin presence

Optoelectronics
Crystals
Laser
Optics

5 speakers

18:00 - 20:30

Evening-reception: Pitching, Award Ceremony & Networking

Bunsen HallEvening-event

Science Park
Semiconductor
Optoelectronics
Networking

2 speakers

Thursday, 8 October 2026

09:00 - 12:00

Advances in hybrid PICs I

Einstein-Cabinetin presence

Quantum Technology
PIC
Microintegration
Advanced Packaging
Optoelectronics

The workshop is part of Photonics Days Berlin Brandenburg and includes a supporting program as well as an exhibition featuring demonstrators.

7 speakers

Berlin Quantum- Quantum Symposium: Q-Sensing

Newton-Cabinet in presence

Quantum Technology
PIC
Microintegration
Analytics

Academic and commercial research in quantum sensing

4 speakers

Eco Photonics

Pasteur-Cabinetin presence

Education
Advanced Packaging
Optoelectronics
Laser
Circular Economy

Modern Lighting and beyond

Hertz-Cabinetin presence

AI
Lighting
Optoelectronics

Light is and will ever be fascinating phenomena and several areas of business implement the opportunity of photonics right now.

Q-Communication supported by BaltiQC

Curie-Cabinetin presence

Quantum Technology
Security
Communication

Quantum-secure Communications for a resilient european Telecommunications Infrastructure.

5 speakers

09:00 - 17:00

Meetings

Networking

Foyer/ Registration area at the entrance

Meeting duration:20 minutes time slots

Once your meeting partner has agreed, we suggest that you meet in the foyer (registration area) and then look for a suitable place for your talk. We can recommend you a high table in the Bunsen Hall.

12:00 - 13:30