Global Photonics Economic Forum gathers 400+ CEOs to discuss photonics future.

More than 400 executives and decision-makers will convene in Málaga, Spain, September 24-25 for Optica’s Global Photonics Economic Forum, indicating substantial industry investment in the future of photonics. The forum will bring together leaders examining how photonics drives advances in areas from artificial intelligence to aerospace; early bird registration closes September 4. “Photonics is increasingly recognized as a strategic technology that underpins economic growth, national competitiveness and technological leadership,” said José Pozo, Chief Technology Officer at Optica. The event will also recognize Lumentum’s Michael Hurlston and TRUMPF with the 2026 Optica i4 Prizes for leadership and innovation. Optica’s Global Photonics Economic Forum: Industry Leaders Converge in Málaga The forum, organized by Optica, will take place September 24-25 and focuses on the business strategies needed to translate photonics innovation into marketable products. This event concentrates on the economic and strategic future of optics and photonics, assembling leaders who drive growth within the global ecosystem. The forum’s agenda includes discussions on critical areas such as artificial intelligence infrastructure and the development of resilient supply chains, reflecting the increasing importance of photonics across multiple sectors. Leaders will also address challenges related to industrial policy and maintaining global competitiveness in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

The Global Photonics Economic Forum is the only international forum exclusively dedicated to the economic future of optics and photonics. Attendees will have opportunities to network with CEOs of billion-dollar companies, technology pioneers, investors, and policymakers, fostering collaborations and translating ideas into action through exclusive receptions and an industry exhibition. Registration rates will increase after September 4, with standard rates varying based on membership status and VAT applicability. Photonics is increasingly recognized as a strategic technology that underpins economic growth, national competitiveness and technological leadership. José Pozo, Chief Technology Officer at Optica Source: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/08/17/3346191/0/en/global-ceos-to-convene-at-optica-s-global-photonics-economic-forum-as-early-bird-registration-enters-final-month.html Stay currentSee today’s quantum computing news on Quantum Zeitgeist for the latest breakthroughs in qubits, hardware, algorithms, and industry deals. Tags: The Neuron With a keen intuition for emerging technologies, The Neuron brings over 5 years of deep expertise to the AI conversation. Coming from roots in software engineering, they've witnessed firsthand the transformation from traditional computing paradigms to today's ML-powered landscape. Their hands-on experience implementing neural networks and deep learning systems for Fortune 500 companies has provided unique insights that few tech writers possess. From developing recommendation engines that drive billions in revenue to optimizing computer vision systems for manufacturing giants, The Neuron doesn't just write about machine learning—they've shaped its real-world applications across industries. Having built real systems that are used across the globe by millions of users, that deep technological bases helps me write about the technologies of the future and current. Whether that is AI or Quantum Computing. Latest Posts by The Neuron: JIJ organizes QuBench 2026 at IEEE Quantum Week in Toronto August 14, 2026 Kaggle agents solved 400 puzzles, winning HSE team a gold medal August 14, 2026 Xiaonan Zhang earns NSF’s top award for early career faculty August 14, 2026