Silicon Photonics Summer School 2026

Tailored for both industrial and academic participants, ePIXfab Silicon Photonics schools cover the fundamentals to the latest developments in the science and technology of Silicon PIC design, fabrication, assembly and testing for ever-growing applications of Silicon Photonics.

What to expect

  • An exquisite lineup of renowned experts will deliver comprehensive lectures covering fundamental and advanced topics. Over 20 lecturers will present diverse topics over the course of 5 days.
  • 2 poster sessions where you can present your work, get feedback or learn and get new ideas from your peers and experts alike
  • A social activity allowing you to connect with other photonic researchers

Who is it for?

Anyone interested in photonics. Our audience consists of PhD students, master students, post-docs, people working in industry or RTOs, and more. The majority of the participants are typically PhD students.

What is covered in the registration fee?

The fee covers the participation to the course, lunches, coffee breaks, and dinner during the evening activities. The fee does not cover your travel or your accomodation. If your organization is a member of ePIXfab, you are entitled to a reduced registration fee. You can find all of our members here. Contact info@epixfab.eu for your promotion code.

After the school, you will have access to the presented slides and receive a digital certificate of attendance.

How to register

Simply click the register button on the right and follow the steps on the Eventbrite page.

 

Grants to attend the summer school

Every year, ePIXfab's members offer grants to attend the summer school. The deadline for grant applications is April 15th 2026.

Who can apply?

Academic students/staff and personnel from startups/SMEs from developing countries with a background in photonics, physics, electrical engineering or related disciplines. Women in academia from any country with a background in photonics, physics, electrical engineering, or related disciplines.

What is covered by the school grant?

The grant covers the school registration fee and accommodation, but not the travel costs.

How to apply?

Send an email to info@epixfab.eu with the following information:

  • Name
  • Organisation
  • Motivation (typically 100-200 words)
  • CV

Any further questions?

Please contact info@epixfab.eu

Schedule

The schedule is yet to be confirmed. Below you can find a non-exhaustive list of topics that will be covered:

  • Photonic building blocks: passive components, modualtors, detectors, phase shifters, subwavelength structures
  • Circuit and component design
  • Photonic packaging technologies
  • Transceivers and optical communication
  • Programmable photonics
  • Microwave photonics
  • Thin-film lithium niobate
  • Fabrication processes in CMOS technologies

Stay tuned for the more detailed schedule

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Practical information

When?

22-26 June 2026
08AM - 17PM GMT+2

Where

Blue cube,
Vera Campus,
Valencia, Spain

Fee

Early-bird prices

  • Standard price: € 1200
  • University students and employees: € 950
  • Reduction for ePIXfab members: - € 200

Register using your professional email address if possible.
Starting May 15th, the early-bird reduction will be lifted and a surcharge of € 250 will be applied to all tickets. You can contact info@epixfab.eu for this promo code.

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