Baltic Photonics 2026
Advanced Photonics – from Space & Defence to Semicon
Baltic Photonics 2026 will bring together experts from the photonics ecosystem, space and defence industries, semiconductor sector, research institutions, and high-tech companies to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and innovation across strategic technology domains.
As photonics continues to drive advancements in critical industries, this year's event will focus on its transformative role in space technologies, defence applications, and semiconductor innovation. Discussions will explore how advanced photonic technologies are enabling next-generation sensing, communication, imaging, security, and semiconductor manufacturing solutions, strengthening Europe's technological competitiveness and resilience.
The conference will highlight emerging trends, breakthrough research, and industrial applications at the intersection of photonics, aerospace, defence, and semiconductors. Topics will include photonic components for space missions, defence and security systems, advanced optical sensing, laser technologies, photonic integrated circuits, semiconductor manufacturing, and the future of photonics-enabled technologies.
The event will take place over two days:
Day 1 – September 24, 2026
International speakers, industry leaders, and researchers will share insights into the latest technological developments, market trends, and innovation opportunities in advanced photonics, space, defence, and semiconductor industries.
Day 2 – September 25, 2026
Participants will engage in B2B matchmaking sessions, company visits, and networking activities designed to foster new partnerships and collaboration opportunities within Lithuania's rapidly growing photonics ecosystem. The event will conclude with a networking party.
📍 Date: September 24–25, 2026
📍 Location: Visoriai Information Technology Park (VITP), Vilnius, Lithuania