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/Global Photonic Economic Forum 2026

Global Photonic Economic Forum 2026

September 24 - 25, 2025 | Malaga, Spain

Shaping the Immediate Future of Photonics

Imec

Imec is present at the Global Photonics Economic Forum 2026 with booth number 20.

Event details

The Third Edition of the Global Photonics Economic Forum will convene September 24 - 25 in Malaga, Spain. Building on the success of the 2024 and 2025 edition this year the forum will focus on defining and sharing joint strategies to tackle the current volatile geopolitical landscape.

Global photonics and semiconductor industries are facing unprecedented disruption. Rising trade barriers, escalating global tensions, and shifting industrial policies, such as the CHIPS Act and Europe’s strategic autonomy push, are fragmenting supply chains and inflating the cost of doing business. Export controls, investment restrictions, and localization mandates are no longer isolated events. For companies navigating this environment, resilience can no longer be built in isolation. Strategic alliances and cross-border collaboration are now essential to maintain access to critical markets, secure supply chains, and influence future standards.

Focus areas:

  • Navigating Geopolitical Trade Dynamics and Supply Chain Resilience
  • Scaling Photonics Innovations and Industrial Leadership
  • Strategic Investment, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Impact
  • Defense, Security, and Critical Technologies for Global Stability

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