SYMPOSIUM

Advancing Excellence in Photonics for Flanders and the World

A UGent-VUB Symposium marking 20 Years of the Joint Master of Science in Photonics Engineering

19-20 October 2026

Detailed program

Day 1 - 19 October 2026 - visit to imec (Headquarters)

Participation in the Day 1 'visit to imec' is free of charge but reserved for registered attendees of the main symposium on Day 1. 

For practical reasons this visit will be limited to 60 people. So please only register for this visit if you are quasi-certain that you will attend.

Step inside imec, the world's trusted leader in chip-driven innovation, and explore how integrated photonics is moving from breakthrough research to real-world impact. Our guided corridor visit of the 300mm cleanroom offers a rare behind-the-scenes view of the technologies shaping next-generation optical systems. In addition, a series of short talks will highlight imec’s work in silicon photonics, with a forward-looking perspective on key domains such as quantum technologies, bio-optics, and datacom.

Join this exclusive excursion to experience photonics where it is pioneered, scaled, and delivered.