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. Read more.

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.

Recent news
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- 24-28 August, 2025 EOSAM – European Optical Society Annual Meeting at TU Delft, The Netherlands
- Save the date: 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
- 2025-02-28 Kickoff meeting at Semicon Sweden – new investment in semiconductors
- SAVE the date! 360CARLA Career Symposium for students at KTH Campus – 9&10 April 2025
- Sverige stärker sitt ekosystem för halvledare – PhotonicSweden är partner i Semicon Sweden
- Feb 4th: Invitation to the Inauguration of the National Quantum Communication Infrastructure in Sweden (NQCIS) AlbaNova, Stockholm
- Apply for the Photonics21 Innovation Award 2025!