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We offer a variety of different public events - please see below for more information. If you miss a specific course content, please contact us!

 

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Knowledge Exchange and Training

By participating in congresses, active training sessions, workshops, and institute tours, we are in constant exchange with a wide range of stakeholders and experts, thus contributing to the formation of public opinion.

Our events show which trends have potential in a compact and practical way. Participants learn methods and strategies that have proven themselves in practice and concepts that will become relevant in the future.

We are happy to inform you about our current workshops, conferences, and other events with our newsletter.

Supplement your Skills with Trainings and Courses about Photonics and Optics

 

Our training and courses are specifically designed to benefit members of the Photonic Industry involved in manufacturing processes. This includes engineers, technical sales professionals, research and development teams, and managers.

The courses are tailored to equip attendees with the necessary skills and knowledge to address the challenges faced in company processes as well as the circumspect knowledge behind the science. By enrolling in these courses, you will enhance your understanding of laser technology and its various applications, and learn about the latest advancements in quantum research, and further your knowledge about numerous possibilities within modern optics.

The skills gained from these courses can help companies improve their production efficiency, reduce manufacturing costs, and stay ahead of the competition in their respective markets.

Upcoming Courses: Online or In-Person

 

Webinars
"Photonics4Future"

With its new, free “Photonics4Future” webinars, Fraunhofer IOF offers exclusive insights into pioneering research and technologies in the field of optics and photonics.

 

Training "Optical Fibers"

In 2024, Fraunhofer IOF will host the workshop "Optical Fibers: Theoretical Background and Hands-on".

 

Photonics Manager Compact

Take part 2024 in the further education program of the Fraunhofer IOF for managers and executives in the photonics industry.

 

Training "Quantum Technology"

In 2023, Fraunhofer IOF was host of the workshop "Quantum Technology" as part of the BMBF funded joint project "qp-tech.edu".

 

Course "Ultra Precision Manufacturing of Aspheres and Freeforms"

Every two years Fraunhofer IOF will host the workshop "Ultra Precision Manufacturing" as partner of OptoNet e.V.

Individual Trainings

We are pleased about lively demand and interest in our competences in the field of knowledge transfer. You wish an individual training? Please feel free to contact us directly!

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JAN

  • Event "Precision from Jena", qp-tech.edu
    Learn about new applications of quantum effects in the fields of sensor technology, imaging and communication. The Fraunhofer IOF is participating in this event with its own lecture and a lab tour. Registration and program
    January 16, 2024, 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm, Abbe Center of Photonics, Jena
  • Hands-On Workshop on Photonic Quantum Technologies, qp-tech.edu
    Fraunhofer IOF contributes with a lecture and a lab tour to this event.
    In person and free of charge, to registration
    January 22 – January 23, 2024, Abbe Center of Photonics, Jena
  • Public Saturday Lecture of the FSU Jena
    Lecturer Dr. Stefan Risse: "Space cab through the sky - Exploring space with James Webb, Bepi Colombo, DESIS and JUICE"
    As part of the lecture, various modern optical systems for exploring distant galaxies will be presented, in which Fraunhofer is involved with the development of high-precision mirror-based optics. Come along and see spectacular images of distant galaxies and the depths of space as well as high-resolution images of the Earth. More information
    January 20, 2024, Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering, Jena
  • SPIE Photonics West
    conference contributions on the topics: "Soldering of optics for the 532 nm, 100 mW raman laser for JAXA’s mission to Phobos, and for ExoMars" by Dr. Erik Beckert
    "Compact, high performant prepare-and-measure photon source based on indistinguishable VCSELs" by Dr. Erik Beckert
    "Ultra bright polarization entangled photon sources, e.g. based on time-reversed Hong-Ou-Mandel interference" by Dr. Erik Beckert
    "Laser optics for the manipulation and readout of single atomic ions" by Dr. Michael Reibe
    "Nanostructured AR coatings for trapped ion quantum computing experiments" by Dr. Astrid Bingel
    January 30 – February 1,2024, San Francisco/USA
  • Conference Oldenburger 3D-Tage
    January 31 – February 1, 2024, Oldenburg

FEB

  • SPIE Photonics West
    January 30 – February 1,2024, San Francisco/USA
  • Conference Oldenburger 3D-Tage
    January 31 – February 1, 2024, Oldenburg

MAR

  • Hands-On Training on Photonic Quantum Technologies, qp-tech.edu
    The workshop provides an insight into the topics of quantum sensor technology, quantum imaging and quantum communication with the help of presentations, laboratory experiments and discussion rounds. to registration
    March 14 – March 15, 2024, Abbe Center of Photonics, Jena
  • Laser World of Photonics China
    Conference chair: Dr. Sven Schröder
    March 20 – March 22, 2024, Shanghai/China
  • DWT Conference
    Fraunhofer IOF took part at DWT Conference with lecture:
    Dr. Till Walbaum "Technologien für Hochenergielaser"
    March 21, 2024, Bonn

APR

  • SPIE Optical Systems Design
    conference contributions on the topics: "Thin film black coatings based on interference and absorption" by Dr. Peter Munzert
    "Nanostructured AR coatings for trapped ion quantum computing experiments" by Dr. Astrid Bingel
    "Performance of UV-molded vs. injection molded maskless microlensarrays for multi-aperture projection" by Dmitrii Stefanidi
    "Design of maskless micro-optical automotive low-beam" by Dmitrii Stefanidi
    April 7 – April 11, 2024, Strasbourg/France
  • Symposium on Optical Coatings for Laser Applications (OCLA)
    conference contribution on the topic "Round-robin absorption measurements of HR-coatings at 1064 nm" by Dr. Christian Mühlig
    April 16, 2024, Buchs/Switzerland
  • Hands-On Training on Photonic Quantum Technologies, qp-tech.edu
    The workshop provides an insight into the topics of quantum sensor technology, quantum imaging and quantum communication with the help of presentations, laboratory experiments and discussion rounds. to registration
    April 16 – April 17, 2024, Abbe Center of Photonics, Jena
  • Point-of-care Diagnostics Meeting
    anticipated conference contribution on the topic "Microbial cell analysis using angle-resolved light scattering for lab-on-a-chip applications" by Anne-Sophie Munser
    April 17 – April 18, 2024, Leipzig
  • SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing/Photonics West Meeting
    Presentation of the scientific paper "Multichannel-GaAsP-photomultiplier-based fiber bundle ISM-STED microscope" by Marcus Babin at the conference "Advanced Photon Counting Techniques XVIII" (Date: April 23)
    More information and program
    April 21 – April 25, 2024, National Harbour, Maryland/USA
  • Hannover Messe
    Fraunhofer IOF takes part in the Hannover Messe with a presentation in the session "Space travel as a utilisation model for industry":
    Dr. Stephanie Hesse-Ertelt with "Next-generation photonic technologies for space missions"
    April 23, 2024, Hannover
  • European Seminar on Precision Optics Manufacturing
    anticipated conference contribution on the topic "Light scattering sensors for in-line roughness and defect assessment of optical components" by Dr. Nadja Felde or Marius Wyltschew
    April 23 – April 24, 2024, Teisnach
  • Tech-Pitch at "QNC-Summit 2024"
    In the second round of tech pitches, Michael Reibe will present one of four innovative enabling technologies for atomic qubit platforms in his talk "From macroscopic setups to integrated electro-optical microsystems": Information and booking.
    April 24, 2024, Berlin, dbb forum
  • Forsche-Schüler-Tag
    As part of the annual initiative organized by the Beutenberg Campus e.V., we cordially invite pupils from the 8th grade onwards to gain first-hand insights into our research and to experience science directly and also to participate themselves. Further information
    April 25, 2024, Fraunhofer IOF, Jena

MAY

  • SVC Technical Conference (TechCon)
    anticipated conference contribution on the topic "In-situ characterization of coating roughness evolution using light scattering methods" by Dr. Nadja Felde
    May 6 – May 9, 2024, Chicago/USA
  • InnoCON Thuringia
    The Fraunhofer IOF will have a stand at the annual event. We look forward to the opportunity to enter into dialog with you on the topic of "TransferXThüringen: Sharing knowledge. Create innovations." and to discuss the transfer of knowledge and technology in detail with all participants.
    More information
    May 15, 2024, Weimar
  • Lecture "Mysterium Lucis Reflexae – The mystery of reflected light"
    Fraunhofer IOF scientist Prof. Norbert will give a lecture on the mysteries of light reflections entitled "Mysterium Lucis Reflexae – Das Geheimnis des reflektierten Lichtes" (English: "Mysterium Lucis Reflexae - The Mystery of Reflected Light") at the Gera City and Regional Library on Thursday, May 16 at 5:00 pm.
    More information
    May 16, 2024, Weimar
  • "Green Photonics"-Workshop
    The workshop will focus on photonics as a key technology on the way to a more sustainable future. The event is part of a series of events on the topic of photonics for sustainability. "Green Photonics" in cooperation with project partners and co-organizers. Here you will find further information and the possibility to registration.
    May 27 – May 29, Jena, IOF
  • 4S Syposium
    Fraunhofer IOF takes part in the 4S Symposium with following presentation:
    Lucas Zettlitzer: "Reflective dual field-of-view optical system"
    May 30, 2024, Palma de Mallorca/Spain

JUN

  • International Conference on Space Optics (ICSOS)
    June 10 – June 11, 2024, Copenhagen/Denmark
  • SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation
    conference contribution on the topic "Coated black aperture stops for space-based applications" by Dr. Stefan Schwinde
    June 16 – June 21, 2024, Yokohama/Japan
  • Hands-On Training on Photonic Quantum Technologies
    Modern quantum technologies and the targeted generation, manipulation and use of individual quantum systems promise innovative applications, especially in the fields of communication, computing, and sensor technology.
    More information
    June 19 – June 20, 2024, Fraunhofer IOF, Jena

JUL

  • Conference on Optics-Photonics Design and Fabrication (ODF)
    anticipated conference contribution on the topic "Impact of surface specifications on thin film coatings" by Dr. Sven Schröder
    July 10 – July 12, 2024, Tucson/USA

AUG

  • SPIE Optics & Photonics
    August 18 – August 22, 2024, San Diego/USA
  • Global Conference on Optics, Photonics and Lasers (GCOPTICS)
    conference contribution on the topic "Advantages of atomic layer deposition for optical coatings" by Dr. Adriana Szeghalmi
    August 22 – August 24, 2024, Berlin
  • XXIV IMEKO World Congress
    August 26 – August 29, 2024, Hamburg

SEPT

  • International Conference on Plasma Surface Engineering (PSE)
    anticipated conference contribution on the topic "Low loss nanostructures for 355 nm" by Anne Gärtner
    September 2 – September 5, 2024, Erfurt
  • European Optical Society Annual Meeting (EOSAM)
    Conference chair: Dr. Sven Schröder; anticipated conference contribution on the topic "The art of characterizing light scattering from optical components and systems" by Dr. Tobias Herffurth
    September 9 – September 12, 2024, Naples/Italy
  • Webinar Photonics4Future
    "Scaling Micro- and Nanophotonics: Wafer-Level Metasurfaces and Beyond"
    Lecturer: Dr. Falk Eilenberger (Head of Department Micro- and Nanostructured Optics Fraunhofer IOF)
    September 12, 2024, 2.00-2:45 pm
    More information
  • Workshop "Ultra-precision production of aspheres & freeforms" in cooperation with OptoNet e.V.
    Get to know new application possibilities and your colleagues in the market. Together with OptoNet e.V., Fraunhofer IOF is looking forward to the 11th workshop of this kind with you. More information
    September 17 – September 18, Beutenberg-Campus/Fraunhofer IOF, Jena
  • Photonics Days Jena - the Career and networking event for students and doctoral candidates
    The Photonic Days Jena 2024 offer a wide range of lectures, workshops and various networking opportunities with companies from the fields of optics and photonics.
    September 26 – September 27, 2024, Fraunhofer IOF, Jena
  • Award Ceremony of the Applied Photonics Award
    The Applied Photonics Awards is the presentation of the Young Talent Award for final theses in the field of applied photonics. The award is organized by the Fraunhofer IOF in Jena. The event takes place as part of the Photonics Days Jena.
    September 26, 2024, Fraunhofer IOF, Jena

OCT

  • SPIE Laser Damage
    conference contribution on the topic "Round-robin absorption measurements of HR-coatings at 1064 nm" by Dr. Christian Mühlig
    October 7 – October 10, 2024, San Ramon/USA
  • Webinar Photonics4Future
    "Compact & Efficient: Micro-optics transforming automotive lighting"
    Lecturer: Dmitrii Stefanidi (Research Associate Optical and Mechanical System Design)
    October 10, 2024, 2.00-2:45 pm
    More information
  • International Conference on Space Optics (ICSO)
    anticipated conference contribution on the topic "Light scattering metrology for optical surfaces from the UV to the IR spectral region" by Dr. Tobias Herffurth
    October 21 – October 25, 2024, Antibes Juan-Ies-Pins/France

NOV

  • Webinar Photonics4Future
    "Characterization of optical surfaces and coatings"
    Lecturer: Dr. Anne-Sophie Munser (Group Manager Surface and Thin Film Characterization)
    November 14, 2024, 2.00-2:45 pm
    More information
  • Lange Nacht der Wissenschaften
    Experience our research live and on site. Look over our shoulders and ask us any questions you can think of about our projects! LNDW 2024
    November 25, 2024, Fraunhofer IOF, Jena

DEC

  • Webinar Photonics4Future
    "Multimodal 3D Measurement: Imaging Beyond Three Dimensions – goSCOUT3D, goSPE3D, goROBOT3D, and More: Customized Imaging and Sensing Solutions From Fraunhofer IOF"
    Lecturer: Dr. Peter Kühmstedt (Head of Department Imaging and Sensing Fraunhofer IOF)
    December 12, 2024, 2.00-2:45 pm
    More information

Conferences, Courses, Events 2023

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APR

  • Forsche-Schüler-Tag
    April 27, 2023, Fraunhofer IOF in Jena, Germany

MAY

JUN

  • Conference of The German Branch of the European Optical Society (DGaO)
    May 30 - June 3, 2023, Technical University of Berlin
  • Photonics North Conference
    June 12 - 15, 2023, Montreal/Canada
  • Public Online Workshop
    "Workshop on Photonic Quantum Technologies for Managers -Applications, Science, and Markets"
    June 21, 2023, online stream
  • Hands-on Workshop on Quantum Technologies within the framework of qp-tech.edu
    Public workshop, together with the Institute of Applied Physics Jena (IAP). Access free of charge.
    Go to registration
    June 22 - 23, 2023, free online event

JUL

 

AUG

SEPT

  • Public lecture
    Dr. Astrid Bingel: "Multifunctional coatings for optical components with AR-plas2 nanostructures: Broadband antireflection coating with anti-fog behavior"
    more information and registration
    September 27, 2023, 1:40 pm, 13th Wetzlarer Herbsttagung
  • MINT-Festival
    Science festival around the STEM disciplines (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology)
    September 26 - 28, 2023, Campus Ernst-Abbe-Platz in Jena, Germany

OCT

  • Career and networking event for students and doctoral candidates
    Photonics Days Jena 2023
    October 12 - 13, 2023, Fraunhofer IOF, Jena, Germany
  • Event organized by the Fraunhofer Vision Business Unit:
    Overview of the spectrum of practically relevant technologies in image processing and optical metrology
    Fraunhofer Vision Technologietag 2023
    October 25 - 26, 2023, Fraunhofer Fraunhofer ITWM, Kaiserslautern

NOV

  • Public lecture
    "EnMAP and DESIS - Using Fraunhofer technology to help protect the climate"
    Free public lecture by Dr. Stephanie Hesse-Ertelt as part of the "Berlin Science Week".
    more Information
    November 3, 2023 2:40 pm
  • QuNET-SQuaD Workshop
    Project workshop with public contributions in cooperation with qp-tech.edu
    hybrid (Direct access online), Fairhotel, Jena
    Information and registry
    November 7 - 8, 2023, free of charge, public lecture
  • Hands-On Workshop on Photonic Quantum Technologies, qp-tech.edu
    BMBF training program in photonic quantum technologies
    Free public workshop on two days in Jena. In cooperation with the IAP Jena, presentations, experiments and discussions on quantum topics will be offered.
    To the registration
    November 15 - 16, 2023, free public lecture, FSU Jena and Fraunhofer IOF on-site
  • Public Saturday Lecture of the FSU Jena
    Lecturer Dr. Falk Eilenberger: "He doesn't throw dice - what quantum physics tells us about the nature of chance and why it's worth a Nobel Prize "
    To the program
    November 18, 2023, free of charge, public lecture, FSU Jena or online
  • Digitalgipfel Jena 2023
    Fraunhofer IOF takes part in the "Markt der digitalen Möglichkeiten" and the Themed tour for "Stadtgesellschaft"
    To the Website
    November 20 - 21, 2023, free of charge, public event

DEC

 

Conferences, Courses, Events 2022

JAN

FEB

  • 1. QuNET-Partnerworkshop 2022
    Thema: Identifizierung von Fehlbedarfen zur quantengesicherten Behördenkommunikation (weitere Infos)
    22.2.2022, online, zur Anmeldung

MAR

  • 2. QuNET-Partnerworkshop 2022
    Thema: Identifizierung und Koordination zur Lösung von Fehlbedarfen zur quantengesicherten Behördenkommunikation (weitere Infos)
    22.3.2022, online, zur Anmeldung

APR

  • Praktikumswoche - 5 Tage, 5 Unternehmen
    Im Rahmen der Praktikumswoche bietet das Fraunhofer IOF ein eintägiges Praktikum (21.4.2022) für Interessierte an.
    11.-22.4.2022, zur Anmeldung

MAI

 

JUN

 

JUL

  • Weiterbildungsprogramm für Manager*innen und Führungskräfte in der Photonikindustrie
    Photonics Manager Compact – 5-tägige Weiterbildung mit Überblick über aktuelles Forschungswissen und neue Fachkompetenzen in den Schlüsseltechnologien der Photonik
    4.-8.7.2022, Jena
  • Jobbörse der Physikalisch-Astronomischen Fakultät
    Das Fraunhofer IOF informiert auf der Jobbörse der PAF über eigene Angebote für den wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchs (Praktika, Abschlussarbeiten, Jobs).
    5.7.2022, Jena

AUG

 

SEPT

  • Workshop: Ultra Precision Engineering of Aspheres and Freeforms
    OptoNet Workshop
    14.9.2022, Jena
  • 27th Microoptics Conference
    MOC2022
    25.-28.9.2022, Jena

OKT

  • Karriere- und Netzwerkevent für Studierende und Promovierende
    Photonics Days Jena 2022
    12.-13.10.2022 (ob online oder in Präsenz steht noch aus)

NOV

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