PIXSpain: A competence centre for accessing PIC technologies and research
EVENT DETAILS
This event alongside ECOC 2026 will provide an introductory overview of PIC technologies, the ecosystem and application potential.
Participants will gain insights into the main photonic integration platforms, the markets and applications enabled by mainstream technologies, and the opportunities available to access research, development, experimentation and pilot prototyping capabilities.
The session will also address training and workforce development, while industry representatives will share practical perspectives on the development and adoption of integrated photonics solutions.
The event will conclude with a networking activity and lunch, offering participants the opportunity to exchange ideas, establish new connections and explore potential collaborations.
PIXSpain acts as a gateway to connect organisations with knowledge, training opportunities, technological capabilities and specialised expertise to support the development and adoption of integrated photonics.
Event programme
10:30 - 10:45 a.m. | Welcome
10:45 - 10:58 a.m. | PIC technology, ecosystem and applications by Pascual Munoz, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia and PIXSpain Coordinator
10:58 - 11:10 a.m. | Photonic integration platforms by Joaquin Faneca, Instituto de Microelectronica de Barcelona, IMB-CNM (CSIC)
11:10 - 11:30 a.m. | Markets and applications enabled by mainstream technologies: perspective and outlook by Abdul Rahim, PhotonDelta Ecosystem Manager
11:30 - 11:45 a.m. | Industrial perspective by Ana Gonzalez, VP Business at iPronics Session title to be confirmed.
11:45 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. | Training and workforce development by Ana Sanchez, Universidad de Malaga and PIXSpain Training Leader
12:00 - 12:20 p.m. | R&D&E and access to pilot prototyping: PIXEurope by Valerio Pruneri, ICFO, PIXEurope Pilot Line Director
12:20 - 12:35 p.m. | Silicon photonic biosensing for clinical diagnostics by Jonas Leuermann, Head of Innovation and Co-Founder of Bioherent
12:35 -1:10 p.m. | Networking activity led by SECPHO
1:10 - 2:00 p.m. | Networking lunch
The programme is tentative and may be subject to change.
aCCCess has received funding from the European Union’s Digital Europe Chips JU under Grant Agreement No 101217840.
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