W3+ Fair in Wetzlar
March 18 - 19, 2026 | Wetzlar, Germany
The W3+ Fair in Wetzlar is a leading trade fair for enabling technologies in optics, photonics, electronics, and mechanics. Launched in 2014 by the Wetzlar Network in collaboration with Fleet Events, the event takes place in Wetzlar, Germany - an internationally recognized hub for the optics industry and home to numerous global technology leaders.
Imec
Imec will contribute to the session “Precision, Photonics & Optics: Innovations for Medical Applications” at the W3+ Fair in Wetzlar. The session, organized by the IVAM Focus Group Photonics and Medical, explores how advances in photonics, optical sensing, and fiber technologies are enabling more sensitive diagnostics, real-time biomarker detection, and highly precise medical devices.
During the session, Joost Dirven, Sr. Business Developer at imec will present “In Vivo Optical Biomarker Sensing,” highlighting developments in optical technologies for medical diagnostics.
Session details:
- Date & Time: Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 11:00
- Location: W3+ Fair, Wetzlar, Germany
Event details
The W3+ Fair in Wetzlar is a leading trade fair for enabling technologies in optics, photonics, electronics, and mechanics. Launched in 2014 by the Wetzlar Network in collaboration with Fleet Events, the event takes place in Wetzlar, Germany - an internationally recognized hub for the optics industry and home to numerous global technology leaders. The fair brings together companies, researchers, and innovators to exchange knowledge, explore new developments, and build partnerships across high-tech industries. The 2026 edition will take place on March 18–19 and will focus on emerging technologies and cross-industry collaboration.