Sunday
Sunday 14.6.
13:00-14:30
Workshop session 1
Advances in Semiconductor Laser Industry
Chair: Prof. Mircea Guina, Tampere University
This workshop will showcase leading developments from the semiconductor laser industry through a collection of invited presentations. The session aims to highlight cutting-edge technologies and market trends shaping the future of semiconductor lasers.
Speakers:
- Christophe Caillaud, Nokia III-V Lab, France: Laser and amplifier for Optical Communications
- Alexey Kosh, Alfalume, USA: InAs/GaAs quantum dot lasers for optical interconnect
- Satoru Okawara, Hamamatsu Photonics, Japan: Current status in High-Power Laser Diode Bar Stacks at Hamamatsu Photonics
- Jussi-Pekka Penttinen, Vexlum, Finland: VECSEL technology: driving innovation in quantum technology and industrial applications
Panel discussion moderated by: Milan Mashanovitch, Freedom Photonics
14:30-14:45
Break
14:45-16:15
Workshop session 2
Advance of Modulator for Future AI Networks – How far can we increase speed? What is the requirement for lasers?
Chair: Prof. Nobuhiko Nishiyama, Institute of Science Tokyo, Dr. Hideki Yagi, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
The rapid growth of AI-driven data traffic is demanding ever-higher bandwidth and lower latency in optical interconnects. In this context, the performance of optical modulators and their interaction with laser sources are becoming increasingly critical. This workshop aims to discuss the future direction and technological limits of high-speed optical modulation and the corresponding requirements for laser devices.
Speakers:
- Yuto Iwane, Fuji-film Business Innovation, Japan: Direct modulation nof high speed VCSEL
- Mizuki Shirao, Mitsubishi Electric, Japan: Monolithic EA-DFB Technology
- Hajime Tanaka, Sumitomo Electric, Japan: MZI with laser on Si
- Jörg Seifritz, DCA, Finland: Enabling Foundry Ready BaTiO₃ Photonics: Advances and 300 mm Wafer Manufacturing
- Panel discussion
16:15-16:30
Break
16:30-18:00
Workshop session 3
Bridging Photonics and Microelectronics Ecosystems
Chair: Dr. Petri Räsänen, Business Tampere
Organized in collaboration with the Finnish Chips Competence Centre, this workshop aims to boost awareness of infrastructure development programs and foster collaboration between semiconductor chip initiatives, including EU pilot lines. The session will explore synergies between photonics and microelectronics to accelerate innovation and industrial adoption.
Speakers:
- Carlos Lee, EPIC: Building Europe’s Photonics Future
- Juha Purmonen, Photonics Finland: Photonics in Finland
- Pasi Pylväs, Finnish Chips Competence Center: Merging photonics and electronics ecosystems
- TBA: Invited presentation
Panel discussion moderated by: Petri Räsänen, Business Tampere