Everything that PhotonicSweden does is for the short and long term benefit of the Swedish ecosystem in photonics and optics.
By becoming a member, you support the cause and help us convince the decision makers that our field is solid and vibrant, motivating investments. There’s also plenty of direct benefits, not least by unique opportunities to network and connect – to build relatations that bring you and your business forward.
Membership benefits
Network with photonics professionals
- Attend conferences, Optopubs and workshops organized by PhotonicSweden (and partners)
- Find industry leaders and researchers for collaborations
- Learn about infrastructures and resources, available for your development needs
- Expose your business and expertise to future customers and partners in Sweden and abroad
- Learn about opportunities for innovation funding and training
Connect with students, young talents, and experts for recruitment
- Get exposure and participate at career fairs to meet students and young talents
- Engage with educational institutions for joint initiatives
- Get to know your future expert hires at our conferences and workshops
- Expose job offers, internships, and student thesis openings through our channels
Support the advancement of Swedish photonics
- Help us show the decision makers that our industry is healthy, growing, and making a difference
- Get involved in European strategic efforts, e.g. Photonics21
- Get exposure as one of the Swedish leaders in our field
- Influence PhotonicSweden through direct dialogue, the General assembly meeting, or through engaging in the board
Become a member
Companies, organizations, academia and individuals can become members in PhotonicSweden. Non-Swedish members are welcome.
Personal, pensioner and student members are receiving an automatic membership to Svenska Optiksällskapet and European Optical Society, as well as a discounted rate at our annual conference.
| Yearly fee | One-time contribution | |
| Corporate, >50 employees (9 voting rights) | 14’000 kr (plus VAT) | 5’000 kr |
| Corporate, <50 employees (9 voting rights) | 8’500 kr (plus VAT) | 5’000 kr |
| Associate corporate membership (3 voting rights) | 4’000 kr (plus VAT) | 2’000 kr |
| Personal member (incl SOS and EOS) (1 voting right) | 350 kr | 100 kr |
| Student and Pensioner member (incl SOS and EOS) (1 voting right) | 110 kr | 100 kr |
Download corporate membership application form in Swedish and English. Personal memberships are paid at this link.
Get Involved!
Do you want to get involved? Below are a few examples of what you can help with, but we’re happy to hear your own ideas too! Contact us!
Help with events: Want to gain experience organizing events and connect with Swedish companies and other research groups? Host an Optopub in your area or help out at one of our events!
Spread the word about Photonics: Do you enjoy creating content and have an interest in photonics, research, or entrepreneurship? Why not create a video series where you interview Swedish photonics companies or researchers?
Show how photonics benefits your business: Does your company use photonics? Ask your communications team to highlight examples of how photonics makes a difference for you. We’re happy to help spread your message!
Share PhotonicSweden’s posts on social media: PhotonicSweden is on Twitter and Linked-In. Follow us and share our posts!
P.S. PhotonicSweden cannot sponsor events or activities, but we’re happy to contribute with knowledge and contacts!
