16.02.2026 • News

EPIC Summit 2026: Global photonics leaders meet in Nice

Over two days, more than 450 industry leaders from Europe, North America and Asia gather in Nice

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The European Photonics Industry Consortium (EPIC) announces the return of the EPIC Summit 2026, an exclusive gathering of global photonics industry leaders. Over two days, more than 450 industry leaders from Europe, North America and Asia will gather in Nice. The summit promotes networking, collaboration and strategic dialog on the future of photonics. As a high-level event, it brings together decision-makers and visionaries from optics, lasers, semiconductors, quantum technologies and imaging.

Unlike traditional conferences, the EPIC Summit is an executive networking event focused on shared challenges and opportunities. The program is accompanied by 60 exhibitions offering insights into technological innovations. EPIC remains committed to strengthening European photonics competitiveness as a non-profit organization and is planning a new location and format for 2028. Access is by invitation only to ensure an exclusive environment.

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