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Program

The Micro-Optics Summit & Expo has 4 stages. Each stage will have 4 sessions. Each session will have 5 presentations.
Industrial tracks will be in the Effectenbeurszaal and Keurzaal. Research, academics and other tracks will be in the Administratiezaal and Veilingzaal.

INDUSTRIAL TRACKs

08:30 - 09:00 Effectenbeurszaal

Opening

Welcome words

Richard Clarke
09:00 - 10:30 Effectenbeurszaal

Advanced display technology

Discover how micro-optics revolutionize display technologies, enhancing resolution, brightness, and efficiency across various applications. Explore cutting-edge developments driving the next generation of visual experiences.

09:00 - 10:30 Keurzaal

Optimizing solar energy and daylighting

Explore the role of micro-optics in enhancing solar energy harvesting, energy efficiency, and daylighting solutions, including cutting-edge research and practical applications.

11:00 - 12:30 Keurzaal

Transforming urban life

Discover how advanced micro-optics are revolutionizing smart cities, enhancing urban systems from energy-efficient lighting to high-speed communications and environmental monitoring.

11:00 - 12:30 Effectenbeurszaal

Advanced manufacturing that enable the future of AR/VR

Learn from leading experts about innovative approaches and practical implementations of micro-optical solutions for AR/VR applications.

Marc Verschuuren
Jan Matthijs ter Meulen
12:30 - 13:30 Graanbeurszaal

Lunch

13:30 - 15:00 Effectenbeurszaal

Advanced lighting solutions in automotive

Learn about innovations in headlamps, rear lights and adaptive lighting, and discover how cutting-edge micro-optics are contributing to the development of more efficient, reliable, and intelligent lighting systems in automotive, revolutionizing vehicle safety, performance, and design.

Michael Hamm
Raúl García
13:30 - 15:00 Keurzaal

Shaping precision and efficiency

Discover how advanced micro-optics enhance precision and efficiency of laser in various industries, such as manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications, defense, automotive, and consumer electronics.

15:30 - 17:00 Effectenbeurszaal

Advances in general lighting

Explore how micro-optics are revolutionizing general lighting applications, enhancing efficiency, r, and offering new design possibilities in residential, commercial, and public spaces.

Katharina Keller
15:30 - 17:00 Keurzaal

Medical diagnostics and imaging

Discover the latest advancements in micro-optics manufacturing for medical diagnostics and imaging and find out how you can enhance your systems with miniaturized, high-sensitivity micro-optics, improving precision and detection accuracy revolutionizing early detection and patient outcomes.

17:00 - 17:30 Effectenbeurszaal

Closing

Closing words summit & expo

Jessica van Heck

08:30 - 09:00 Effectenbeurszaal

Opening

Welcome words

Piotr Pucko
09:00 - 10:30 Effectenbeurszaal

Advanced features in consumer products

Discover the innovative use of micro-optics in consumer products, from wearable technology to smartphones using advanced manufacturing technologies that enhance functionality and user experience.

Thomas Achleitner
Marek Krehel
Samuli Siitonen
09:00 - 11:30 Keurzaal

Micro-optics for quantum and defence applications

Gain insights into how micro-optics are revolutionizing quantum computing, communication, and sensing, as well as their critical role in defence technologies.

11:00 - 12:30 Effectenbeurszaal

Driving the future with vision

Learn about innovations driving the future of autonomous vehicles, and the crucial role of advanced sensor systems utilizing micro-optics, including LiDAR, cameras, and radar, that are essential for enabling precise navigation, obstacle detection, and real-time decision-making.

Michael Hamm
11:00 - 12:30 Keurzaal

Advanced security and branding

Learn about enhancing security, improving anti-counterfeit measures and brand enhancement solutions using advanced micro-optics.

12:30 - 13:30 Graanbeurszaal

Lunch

13:30 - 15:00 Effectenbeurszaal

User-centric solutions in AR/VR

Learn how micro-optics can enhance user experiences through advanced design and manufacturing with a user-centric approach.

Olga Resnik
13:30 - 15:00 Keurzaal

Micro-optics in photonic integrated circuits (PICs)

Explore the integration of micro-optics in photonic integrated circuits (PICs), improving performance, scalability, and applications of PICs.

Thomas Achleitner
15:30 - 17:00 Effectenbeurszaal

Innovations in solid state lighting

Discover how advanced design and manufacturing of micro-optics in lighting is enhancing performance, improving efficiency, and reducing material use.

15:30 - 17:00 Keurzaal

Enabling fast and reliable optical communication

Explore advancements in micro-optics for optical communication, focusing on high-volume, low-cost solutions. This track covers innovative components and technologies that drive efficiency in data transmission.

17:00 - 17:30 Effectenbeurszaal

Closing

Closing words summit & expo

Richard Clarke

RESEARCH TRACKS

The research track will take place in the Administratiezaal.

09:00 - 10:30 Administratiezaal

Research - Track 1

11:00 - 12:30

Research - Track 2

13:30 - 15:00 Administratiezaal

Research - Track 3

15:30 - 17:00 Administratiezaal

Research - Track 4

09:00 - 10:30 Administratiezaal

Research - Track 5

11:00 - 12:30 Administratiezaal

Research - Track 6

13:30 - 15:00 Administratiezaal

Roll-2-roll technologies

In this session, we will explore the advancements and applications of roll-to-roll (R2R) technology in the field of micro-optics, highlighting its transformative impact on the manufacturing process. Roll-to-roll technology, a high-throughput method for continuous processing of flexible substrates, has emerged as a game-changer for producing micro-optical components with enhanced precision and scalability. Attendees will gain insights into the latest developments in R2R techniques, including the integration of complex microstructures and the production of high-performance optical devices. This session aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how R2R technology is revolutionizing micro-optics by enabling cost-effective, large-scale production while maintaining high-quality standards.

15:30 - 17:00 Administratiezaal

Research - Track 8

ADACEMIC TRACKS

The academic track, including the posters and poster sessions will take place in the Veilingzaal.

09:00 - 10:30 Veilingzaal

Oral Presentations Academics - session 1

11:00 - 12:30 Veilingzaal

Oral Presentations Academics - session 2

13:30 - 15:00

Oral Presentations Academics - session 3

15:30 - 17:00

Poster session

09:00 - 10:30 Veilingzaal

Oral Presentations Academics - session 4

11:00 - 12:30 Veilingzaal

Oral Presentations Academics - session 5

13:30 - 15:00 Veilingzaal

Oral Presentations Academics - session 6

15:30 - 16:45 Veilingzaal

Poster session

16:45 - 17:00 Veilingzaal

Academic Awards

Piotr Pucko