Optics & Photonics in Sweden conference 2026 (OPS2026)

Optics and Photonics in Sweden: 2026-10-06 - 2026-10-08
Location: Norrköping

Our Annual conference, gathering hundreds of researchers, engineers, students and innovators in the field. Don’t miss it!

The conference

Save the date: 6-8 October 2026

This year PhotonicSweden will arrange OPS-2026 at the Museum of work in Norrköping, Sweden with academic and industrial presentations along with an exhibition and poster sessions.

Download flyer: https://photonicsweden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-08-15-Registration-Program-OPS-2026-6-8-Oct-v3.pdf

The event is co-organized with Linköping University and AgTech Sweden

Local organization team: Magnus Jonsson (LiU) and Guilherme Xavier (LiU)

Registration for Participants

Registration opened 30th June 2026

Participants registration: http://dinkurs.se/OPS2026Participants

Speakers registration: http://dinkurs.se/OPS2026Speakers

Registration fees:

SEK 1.800 + 25% VAT Invited Speakers
SEK 2.200 + 25% VAT Student Members & Pensioner Members of PhotonicSweden and/or European Optical Society (EOS)
SEK 3.600 + 25% VAT Participants Member of PhotonicSweden and/or European Optical Society (EOS)
SEK 3.600 + 25% VAT, only for additional exhibition staff (includes also non members). Max 3 additional.
SEK 4.600 + 25% VAT Participants non member

Programme

Preliminary Agenda Optics & Photonics in Sweden-2026

Day 1: 2026-10-06 Tuesday
10:30-18:00 OPS-2026 Nordic Photonics Forum: Study visit to Siemens Energy AB in Finspång. Buses will leave Norrköping approx 10.30. More info will come. Separate registration will be sent out to all that have registered for OPS-2026. Download info: https://photonicsweden.org/wp-content/uploads/About-Siemens-Energy-AB-in-Finspang.pdf

18:00-20:00 Exhibition setup

Day 2: 2026-10-07 Wednesday
08:30-10:00 Conference Registration
10:00-19:00 Conference & Exhibition & Poster session
19:00-22:30 Conference dinner

Day 3: 2026-10-08 Thursday
09:30 – 15:30 Conference & Exhibition
15:30 – 19:30 Study tour
15:30 – 19:30 Exhibition close down

Confirmed Academic Speakers

Industrial Speakers (TBD)

Posters

Contact for poster submission: Petra Bindig petra@photonicsweden.org

Call for posters Optics & Photonics in Sweden 2026: Download info

Abstract: authors are requested to submit an abstract of a half to one page (font 11, including figures and references).
Contributions will be accepted for poster presentation.
Poster size: The posters should have a maximum size of DIN A0 (841 x 1189 mm) preferably in a portrait format (not landscape format). Pins and similar pads will be provided by the organizer.
Registration: you need to register for the meeting separately from abstract submission. Please indicate “Poster presentation” when you register.

Best Poster Awards: Students and posts docs are eligible for the best poster award, if you are a student, please indicate that on your abstract. The best poster will be awarded with 3,000 SEK, second and third prize will be awarded with 1,000 SEK.

The poster awards are sponsored by IEEE Photonics Sweden Chapter

Don’t miss the opportunity for job dating, matchmaking, and to look for master thesis topics and internships at the conference!

Job Fair

Contact for Job Fair: Petra Bindig petra@photonicsweden.org

We are thrilled to invite you to Optics & Photonics in Sweden conference and exhibition 2026, the job fair brings together future talent and leading companies in optics and photonics.

📅 When: 7-8 October 2026
📍 Where: Arbetets museum – “The Flat Iron”
Laxholmen
602 21 Norrköping
Sweden

This year’s job fair, sponsored by Thorlabs features networking opportunities for industry.

For Companies

Join us to engage with the next generation of optics and photonics professionals:
✔ Showcase your company and career opportunities at the Job Fair Corner
✔ Network with highly motivated students
✔ Position your brand as an employer of choice
✔ Interact with participants during the exhibition and conference sessions

👉 send in your offer for internships, summer jobs, and thesis projects to petra@photonicsweden.org

Template for job offers, internships, thesis projects or summer jobs: https://photonicsweden.org/wp-content/uploads/PhotonicSweden_Masters_Thesis_Internship_summerjob_Offer_Template.docx

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Students free Admission

For Students

Bachelor and Master students are welcome to apply for free participation and gain:
✔ Access to all conference presentations across both days
✔ Entry to the exhibition and Job Fair Corner for internships, summer jobs, and thesis projects
✔ Direct networking with industry players

This is your chance to:
✔ Grow your professional network
✔ Learn from cutting-edge research in optics and photonics
✔ Meet potential employers and discuss career opportunities

To this end, Thorlabs is pleased to sponsor 20 student participation at Optics and Photonics conference OPS-2026 in Norrköping 06-08 October.

Apply here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/epAMs5YTQr
Please contact Lennart B.M. Svensson lennart@photonicsweden.org to learn more.

About Thorlabs Global and Thorlabs Sweden AB
Thorlabs is a global leader in photonics with over 3,000 employees and a product portfolio of more than 20,000 items. We manufacture equipment for the photonics industry, including optomechanics, optics, laser diodes, lasers, fiber optics, optical detectors, motion control equipment, and vibration isolation systems. In addition to core photonics components, we also provide system-level solutions such as complete OCT, confocal, and multiphoton imaging systems. For more than 30 years, we have been an active member of the photonics community, supplying cutting-edge solutions for research and development in both academia and industry.

Our Swedish Site
Established in 2004, our Swedish entity is home to a team of 90 professionals covering every aspect of the business, from development and manufacturing to technical support and sales. Located in modern facilities in Mölndal, just outside Gothenburg, we combine advanced test environments with a stateof- the-art cleanroom to deliver cutting-edge optical systems.

Download flyer: https://photonicsweden.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-08-10-Thorlabs-Sponsor-Student-Free-Admission.pdf

Registration for Exhibitors

Exhibitors registration: http://dinkurs.se/OPS2026Exhibitors2

Exhibitors fees

SEK 22,500 + 25% VAT for non-members
SEK 16,900 + 25% VAT for company members
SEK 3.600 + 25% VAT additional exhibitors’ colleagues (max additional +3 persons)
SEK 6.000 + 25% VAT additional table

Contact for exhibitors: Lennart BM Svensson lennart@photonicsweden.org

Present your company with a table top and benefit from the opportunity of face-to-face contacts with our attendees! Benefit from the opportunity of expose your products and resources to the conference attendees. The exhibitors fee includes:

One table (approx. 75 x 180 cm (bring your own table-cloth)) and 1.5-2 m space behind the table for rollups etc.
Your logo on the PhotonicSweden conference website
Your logo on the final programme (electronic and print version)
Exhibition fee includes 1 person full conference fee, lunches and coffee breaks, and a conference dinner.

Sponsoring opportunities

Contact for sponsoring: Lennart BM Svensson lennart@photonicsweden.org

General sponsoring (entire conference)

As a general sponsor, you support the entire conference and gets the thanks from all participants during the vibrant conference dinner.

Your logo prominently displayed in the dinner area
Your company announced as an official dinner sponsor
Your logo on the PhotonicSweden conference website
Display of your give-aways at the registration desk

General sponsoring (entire conference) with SEK 10.000, SEK 15.000, SEK 20.000, SEK 30.000, or SEK 40.000 (plus 25% VAT if applicable).

Coffee and lunch break sponsoring

This sponsorship offer gives you extra visibility during the breaks. Your company will become the focus of attention among our attendees during coffee breaks and lunches.

Your logo prominently displayed in the coffee break / lunch area
Your logo on the PhotonicSweden conference website
Your company announced as an official lunch or coffee break sponsor
Display of your give-aways at the registration desk

Coffee break sponsoring from SEK 12.000 (plus 25% VAT if applicable).
Lunch break sponsoring from SEK 15.000 (plus 25% VAT if applicable).

Conference dinner sponsoring

This sponsorship offer gives you extra visibility for the conference dinner. Your company will become the focus of attention among our attendees during the dinner.

Your logo prominently displayed
Your logo on the PhotonicSweden conference website
Your company announced as an official conference dinner sponsor
Display of your give-aways at the registration desk

Conference dinner sponsoring from SEK 25.000 (plus 25% VAT if applicable).

Sponsoring of student awards

You are invited to co-sponsor the best master/bachelor thesis award in the field of Optics and Photonics 2025/2026. Get the gratitude of the conference and of the excellent students winning the award(s). The first prize is 6.000 kr plus conference fee for one person and travel costs.

Your logo prominently displayed on the diploma
Your company announced as sponsor for the award
Your logo on the PhotonicSweden conference website
Display of your give-aways at the registration desk

Student Award sponsoring from SEK 14.000 up to SEK 25.000 (plus 25% VAT if applicable).

Poster Session sponsoring

Your logo prominently displayed in the poster area
Your company announced as an official poster session sponsor
Your logo on the PhotonicSweden conference website
Display of your give-aways at the registration desk

Poster session sponsoring from SEK 15.000 (plus 25% VAT if applicable).

Media sponsoring

Do you want to support our conference through your media channels (websites, mail shots, newsletters)?

Your logo on the PhotonicSweden conference website
Your logo on the programme (printed and electronic version)

Hotels and Travels

Hotels in Norrköping

ELITE GRAND HOTEL NORRKÖPING
TYSKA TORGET 2
602 24 NORRKÖPING
Phone: +46 11 364100
https://www.elite.se/en/hotels/norrkoping/elite-grand-hotel-norrkoping/

Available pre-booked offer from Elite Grand Hotel Norrköping 06 – 08 October-2026:
5 Standard small single room for 1250 SEK/night
5 Standard single room for 1290 SEK/night
10 Standard small double room for 1350 SEK/night
20 Standard double room for 1390 SEK/night (single use, +200 SEK for 2 people)

The prices include breakfast and tax.
For booking you must use this weblink: OPS2026-Bokningslänk
The link will stop working when all pre-booked rooms are sold out or until the link is released, which is 3 weeks before arrival, meaning 15 September is the last day to book via the link.

If you need to check in on 5th October, you need to hurry because few rooms are available that date.

Regarding parking, the hotel has a garage where you can pre-book a space for 190 SEK/night, we recommend that you pre-book, as we have a limited number of spaces.

Venue

The conference is held at The Museum of Work in Norrköping

Visiting address:
Arbetets museum – “The Flat Iron”
Laxholmen
602 21 Norrköping
Sweden

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UdWy6firzhtqRGj98
Norrköping is 164 km south of Stockholm

Directions:          Approx. 2h 40min by car from Stockholm Arlanda Airport
                             Approx. 2h 00min by SJ InterCity train from Arlanda Airport to Norrköping www.sj.se
                             Approx. 1h 50min by car from Stockholm

Venue:           Arbetets museum – “The Flat Iron”
https://www.arbetetsmuseum.se/praktisk-information/information-in-english/
Room 1:               Folksamsalen – Conference room
Room 2:               Alvarummet – Conference room
Room 3:               Biblioteket – Exhibition & Poster room
Room 4:               Lokatten – Exhibition & Poster room