Hardware & IoT
Global Photonics Economic Forum
The Global Photonics Economic Forum 2026 is a strategic platform for industry leaders in photonics and semiconductors. It focuses on addressing geopolitical trade dynamics, supply chain resilience, scaling innovations, investment, and the role of photonics in defense and security. The event is intended for CEOs, senior executives, and stakeholders in the photonics industry.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 24 September 2026 to 25 September 2026
- Location
- Málaga, Spain
- Organiser
- Optica
- Industry
- Hardware & IoT
Who attends
The audience
A Strategic Platform for Industry Leaders
As described by the organiser
Public discussion
What people are saying
Official hashtag #gpef2025
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Agenda themes
Topics covered
- Electric & Electronics
- Marketing
On stage
Speakers
- Francisco de la Torre PradosMayor of Málaga
- Albert HasperCEO, PHIX Photonics Assembly
- Aldo KamperCEO, ams OSRAM
- Alexey KovshCEO & Co-founder, Alfalume
- Andreas BechtolsheimCo-Founder & Chief Architect, Arista
- Andreas NitzeHead of Government Affairs Germany, ASML
- Arne LeinseCEO, LioniX International
- Ashkan SeyediVP/GM, Optical Interconnect, ams OSRAM
- Bodil HolstCo-founder & CEO, Lace Lithography
- Brendan LaffertyVP of Wafer Process Development, Seagate Technology
- Burkhard SlischkaCo-founder & CEO, ALLOS Semiconductors
- Carlos AbellanCo-founder & CEO, Quside Technologies
- Carlotta BaumannCEO, Finetech
- Caroline BoudouxCo-founder & Co-President, Castor Optics
- Chuck MatteraChair & CEO, Avalanche Thinking
- Simon SchwingerCEO, JAT GmbH
- Stefan HengesbachCEO, QuiX Quantum
- Stefan Traegerformer President & CEO, JENOPTIK
- Stefano ConcezziCorporate Vice President, ficonTEC
- Wil Van de WielCEO, XIVER
On the floor
Sponsor
- University of Málaga
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Petit Palace Plaza Málaga ★★★★
3 Calle Moreno Monroy, Malaga, 29015
Hotel Molina Lario ★★★★
22 Calle Molina Lario, 29015
AC Hotel Málaga Palacio ★★★★
1 Calle Cortina del Muelle, 29015
Hotel Don Curro ★★★
9 Calle Sancha de Lara, Málaga, 29015
Ocean Drive Málaga
Room Mate Larios Hotel ★★★★
2 Calle Marqués de Larios, Málaga, 29005
Hotel Vincci Larios Diez ★★★★
10 Calle Marqués de Larios, Málaga, 29005
Hotel Casa Miraflores
3 Calle José Denis Belgrano, 29015
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