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World of Photonics Congress

World of Photonics Congress 2027
June 20–25

International Congress on Photonics in Europe

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Gathering for international photonics research

Every two years in June, the international scientific elite meets in Munich to gather information about lighthouse projects in photonics and laser research. The World of Photonics Congress is held in conjunction with the leading trade show in photonics—the Laser World of Photonics and since 2023 together with the World of Quantum.

All aspects of research—from fundamental and application-based scientific topics to the latest laser and photonics applications in industry and medicine—are presented and discussed in scientific conferences and a practice-oriented series of application panels. The latest milestones in photonics research on the one hand, and a concentrated showcase of the photonics industry on the other: This concept allows participants to experience a unique combination of science, innovative technologies and industrial application sectors.

Person stands on the stage of the World of Photonics Congress and speaks next to a lectern with an open laptop.
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Anne L'Huillier, World of Photonics Congress, ICM

What you can expect in 2025:

  • Five conferences that cover all aspects of photonics research
  • Plenary talks and keynotes by world-renowned scientists and the nobel laureates Anne L’Huillier and Ferenc Krausz
  • Diversity program
  • Several notable award ceremonies
  • Conference partners that include the world's most important scientific associations
  • Some 4,000 fellow researchers from around the world
  • Access to three trade shows at the same time: Laser World of Photonics, World of Quantum and automatica

Impressions

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World of Photonics Congress: Ferenc Krausz
Person giving a presentation on stage at the World of Photonics Congress, with a slide on UV and X-rays in the background.
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Anne L'Huillier, World of Photonics Congress, ICM
A packed lecture hall with an attentive audience at the World of Photonics Congress in Munich.
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World of Photonics Congress, Room 1, Anne L'Huillier
Participants of the World of Photonics Congress in Munich in a lively exchange - networking in a relaxed atmosphere.
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People stand and walk in front of a “Welcome to Munich!” welcome sign at the World of Photonics Congress in the trade fair building.
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The open Meeting Lounge at the World of Photonics Congress in Munich is a place for concentrated work and discussion.
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A presentation in the large hall of the World of Photonics Congress with an illuminated stage and an attentive audience.
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Trade visitors network in front of the congress photo wall at the World of Photonics Congress 2025 in Munich.
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Brass band in traditional costume plays at the opening ceremony of the Laser World of Photonics congress in the trade fair foyer.
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Participants of the World of Photonics Congress pass through an entrance under a large signpost to the conference rooms and halls.
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Speakers on stage at the World of Photonics Congress 2025, audience sitting in the hall, large logo on the screen in the background.
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A speaker on a stage at a lectern at the World of Photonics congress.
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Participants of the World of Photonics Congress 2025 chat animatedly in the networking area; the event logo can be seen on a screen in the background while smaller groups discuss at bar tables.
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Four award winners stand next to each other on a stage at the World of Photonics Congress 2025, holding framed certificates from the European Physical Society; part of the award text is projected onto a screen in the background.
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Group of young scientists standing on a stage at the EPS-QEOD / Young Minds Travel Grant Awards ceremony during the World of Photonics Congress 2025; all proudly holding their certificates, their names can be seen on a large screen in the background.
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People discuss scientific posters in an exhibition hall at the World of Photonics Congress in Munich.
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A speaker presents scientific results to an attentive audience in a conference room at the World of Photonics Congress 2025.
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People at a panel discussion at the World of Photonics Congress. In the background is a screen with the title of the panel discussion: Lessons Learned from a Career in Optics and Photonics.
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A speaker gives a presentation at the World of Photonics Congress 2025 in Munich.
© © Copyright 2025, Messe München GmbH
Person giving a presentation on stage at the World of Photonics Congress, with a slide on UV and X-rays in the background.
A packed lecture hall with an attentive audience at the World of Photonics Congress in Munich.
Participants of the World of Photonics Congress in Munich in a lively exchange - networking in a relaxed atmosphere.
People stand and walk in front of a “Welcome to Munich!” welcome sign at the World of Photonics Congress in the trade fair building.
The open Meeting Lounge at the World of Photonics Congress in Munich is a place for concentrated work and discussion.
A presentation in the large hall of the World of Photonics Congress with an illuminated stage and an attentive audience.
Trade visitors network in front of the congress photo wall at the World of Photonics Congress 2025 in Munich.
Brass band in traditional costume plays at the opening ceremony of the Laser World of Photonics congress in the trade fair foyer.
Participants of the World of Photonics Congress pass through an entrance under a large signpost to the conference rooms and halls.
Speakers on stage at the World of Photonics Congress 2025, audience sitting in the hall, large logo on the screen in the background.
A speaker on a stage at a lectern at the World of Photonics congress.
Participants of the World of Photonics Congress 2025 chat animatedly in the networking area; the event logo can be seen on a screen in the background while smaller groups discuss at bar tables.
Four award winners stand next to each other on a stage at the World of Photonics Congress 2025, holding framed certificates from the European Physical Society; part of the award text is projected onto a screen in the background.
Group of young scientists standing on a stage at the EPS-QEOD / Young Minds Travel Grant Awards ceremony during the World of Photonics Congress 2025; all proudly holding their certificates, their names can be seen on a large screen in the background.
People discuss scientific posters in an exhibition hall at the World of Photonics Congress in Munich.
A speaker presents scientific results to an attentive audience in a conference room at the World of Photonics Congress 2025.
People at a panel discussion at the World of Photonics Congress. In the background is a screen with the title of the panel discussion: Lessons Learned from a Career in Optics and Photonics.
A speaker gives a presentation at the World of Photonics Congress 2025 in Munich.
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