Photonics Days Jena 2024: Register now for the career and networking event

#explore: Photonics research redefines the limits of what is possible

The motto of this year's Photonics Days is "New Limits" and the keynote speeches, lectures and workshops on current photonics topics will show how researchers and their scientific visions are constantly overcoming and redefining boundaries. Participants can look forward to a varied program on the first day of the event. In the "Photonics4Future" lecture series, researchers will present various photonics markets of the future. Participants will gain exciting insights into, among other things, the possibilities of integrated photonics and the application of photonic technologies to solve real challenges such as food waste. Other program items with a hands-on character invite participants to get creative together as a team or to expand their professional network during a joint visit to the W3+ trade fair. 

A special highlight on the first day of the event will be a virtual keynote speech by Nobel Prize winner Prof. Dr. Anne L'Huillier. She will speak about ultrashort light pulses, so-called attosecond lasers, which are used to study the behavior of electrons in atoms and molecules and thus allow detailed insights into the elementary processes of nature. Finally, the evening will be rounded off with the presentation of the "Applied Photonics Award", the Fraunhofer IOF's young talent award for innovative theses in the field of applied photonics, as well as an evening program for all participants in Jena.

#engage: Shaping careers through networking with strong partners

The second day of the event will focus on individual career planning and active networking. At the "Industry Breakfast", participants will have the opportunity to establish valuable contacts with established companies from the optics and photonics industry on site. Throughout the morning, discussions can also be continued at a networking lunch break. In exchanges with attractive employers, participants can explore opportunities for internships, theses or specific job offers. In this way, students and doctoral candidates can gain perspectives on their own career paths even before they have completed their studies.

Participants then have the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes at Fraunhofer IOF and get to know the institute as part of a guided tour. At the same time, a workshop offers the opportunity to reflect on individual career development and acquire important skills for starting a career.

The preliminary program with further details can also be found at: www.photonicsdays.de/en/program.html

Free registration until September 8

Registrations for Photonics Days Jena are open until September 8. Participation is free of charge. Students and doctoral candidates are eligible to participate. The event language is English.

For more information, visit www.photonicsdays.de and photonics.days@iof.fraunhofer.de.

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Become a partner of the Photonics Days Jena 2024

The Photonics Day Jena 2024 are supported by the following partners. Are you also interested in using our event as a platform to meet potential new employees?

Then contact us via: photonics.days@iof.fraunhofer.de. We will be happy to advise you on your options as a sponsor!