At PhotonicSweden, we believe in the power of light. And in the strength and potential of Swedish photonics and optics.
PhotonicSweden is a national platform advancing the photonics sector and innovation in Sweden. We connect companies, academic institutions, research organizations, and public sector stakeholders active in the field of photonics.
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Optics and Photonics in Sweden
Our annual flagship conference where hundreds of researchers, students, engineers and industrial leaders meet to learn, network and connect. Register now.

Workshop on Photonics & Electronics 4 Defense, 21 October 2025
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, companies face complex decisions around technology selection and strategic investments. This event offers networking opportunities, showcasing innovative solutions, engaging with end-users, and exploring collaborations and funding prospects. The workshop on Photonics & Electronic 4 Defence offers a unique platform Register now.

360CARLA capsule alongside the conference OPS2025
Apply for student free admission to Optics & Photonics 2025 at KTH-Electrum 22-23 Oct-2025
If you are an undergraduate student or Master’s student at a Swedish university, you can apply for free admission for OPS-2025 conference 22-23 October at KTH-Electrum Kista. ThorLabs Sweden AB is sponsoring 20 students, and Kista Science City is sponsoring 20 students, in total 40 free admission fees for this conference. Apply now – First come first served, after approval from PhotonicSweden ! Last date to apply 6th October. Apply now.

Optopubs
Mini-events devoted to networking and learning about interesting research and business in photonics and optics. We meet several times each year, everyone is welcome. Check out our events.

Learn about photonics
Curious to learn about optics and photonics? And about the world-leading research and business that Sweden provides? Read more.

Get involved
As a member, you help strengthen the industry. A larger association makes it easier to show decision-makers the importance of light for Sweden. Plus, you’ll find networking opportunities, job fairs, matchmaking events, and more within our community. Read more.

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Explore our events and projects, discover our members, meet the people of PhotonicSweden, and learn how you can get involved.

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- Optik- och Fotonikpriset 2025 – nominera Årets företag!
- 2025-08-11 to 15: 12th Markus Pessa International Summer School on “New Frontiers in Optical Technologies,”
- 360CARLA Capsule Seminar – Lunch Seminar by Coherent AB and PhotonicSweden
- ✨ Utlysning: Pris för bästa examensarbete inom optik och fotonik 2024/2025
- Kallelse till föreningsstämma för Ekonomiska föreningen PhotonicSweden Tisdagen den 17 juni 2025 kl. 16.00 – 18.00
- 24-28 August, 2025 EOSAM – European Optical Society Annual Meeting at TU Delft, The Netherlands
- Register now: 21-23 October 2025: Optics & Photonics in Sweden conference 2025
- “Proximity Creates Added Value – Laser 2000 Positions Itself as a European System Partner for Photonics” (press release from Laser 2000)
- July 6-11 2025: 10th International Conference on Attosecond Science and Technology
- Job offer: PhD and two postdocs on “Hollow-Core Fiber”
- Job offer: Postdoctoral position in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on optical systems for acoustofluidics
- PhotonicSweden Event calendar Spring 2025
- June 3-5, 2025: Register for Photonics Finland OPD2025 in Oulu
- May 20, 2025: World Metrology Day
- May 15-16, 2025: Photonics Partnership Annual Meeting in Brussels