September is approaching, which means it is time for JePPIX and ePIXfab to join forces again and organize the seventeenth (!) edition of the European Photonic Integration Forum.

Supported by PhotonDelta, EPIF 2026 will revolve around one central topic, now more relevant than ever:

From subsidies to venture capital: financing growth in Europe’s integrated photonics landscape

Main speaker Claudia Hoessbacher is in a unique position to shed light on this theme. As Co-Founder and CEO of Polariton Technologies, which has recently been acquired by Marvell Technology, her story will be sure to resonate with the integrated photonics community. Other representatives will include a veteran entrepreneur and a start-up/scale-up that has successfully secured significant venture capital funding. Be sure to keep track of our website and socials for the definitive program!

Do you want to register for ECOC or find out more information about the conference? Visit the official ECOC website: European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communication 2026