Fiber optic sensing (FOS) technologies have evolved over the years, initially serving niche applications in specialized fields. However, they have recently emerged as a solution to revolutionize the capabilities of existing telecommunication networks. Optical networks represent one of the most pervasive distribution infrastructures worldwide, with the potential to become powerful sensing platforms capable of monitoring, predicting and surveying critical environmental parameters and harmful events in real time. FOS applications span a wide range of sectors, from residential and industrial (Industry 4.0) environments to mobile and smart city markets. These solutions can address various use cases such as temperature and humidity monitoring, intrusion detection, seismic activity analysis, energy optimization, traffic management, fault prediction, fire prevention and more. But which fiber optic sensing technologies are best suited for specific applications and network scenarios? Selecting the appropriate sensing approach is essential to ensure accurate, efficient and cost-effective deployments.

A major challenge for FOS systems lies in the acquisition, processing and interpretation of vast amounts of rapidly changing data generated by the sensors and monitoring equipment. The large-scale deployment of fiber optic sensors will inevitably impact the telecommunications network itself, related with bandwidth usage, latency and network management. The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and digital twin technologies will provide advanced analytics capabilities, processing massive datasets in real time, identifying patterns and anomalies.

As fiber optic sensing moves from niche applications to mainstream adoption, integrating with telecommunication networks is creating new opportunities for vendors, operators and end users. This workshop unites leading experts from the vendor, operator and academic communities to explore cutting-edge applications and emerging technology trends. The featured speakers will present compelling examples of how commercial telecommunications networks are being leveraged to provide sensing data across terrestrial and undersea infrastructures. The session will also highlight advancements in technology that are enhancing the sensitivity and range of optical sensing systems, as well as the transformative role of AI in data processing, which is driving significant improvements in accuracy and efficiency.

Enjoy food and drinks with your friends and colleagues during the congress welcome reception.

Admission is included for Full Technical registrants. Additional guest tickets can be purchased when registering for the meeting for USD 65.00.

Novel Optical Materials and Applications (NOMA) and Integrated Photonics Research, Silicon and Nanophotonics (IPR) are organizing a Joint Session on Novel Materials for Integrated Photonics. In addition to the well-established material platforms for integrated photonics, a diverse range of emerging materials with advantageous properties for photonic integrated circuits are gaining attention. This joint session will highlight these exciting new advancements.

The Novel Optical Materials and Applications (NOMA) and Solar, Lighting and Thermal Photonics (SOLITH) meetings are organizing a Joint Session on Perovskites. With their exceptional light-absorbing and light-emitting properties combined with their superior electrical properties, perovskites are emerging as revolutionary materials for solar cells, light emitting diodes, lasers, photodetectors and other applications. In the joint session, the latest developments in this vibrant field will be discussed.

Join fellow congress attendees for a speical evening at the Congress Banquet.

The congress concludes with a toast. It's a time to reflect on the week and discuss learnings with fellow attendees.

Since its establishment in 2000, the Institut Fresnel has continued to grow and assert its scientific influence in a wide variety of fields related to wave physics. More recently, the laboratory has broadened its scientific scope to include biology, biophysics, and biomedicine, with strong links to imaging.

Today, the laboratory’s research themes cover four main areas: electromagnetic modeling and simulation, nanophotonics and optical components, information processing and random waves, and advanced imaging and life. The synergies between these areas are significant and give rise to innovative projects, often at the frontiers between several disciplines. These projects can be fundamental and applied, with strong innovation potential, which the laboratory supports through several technology platforms.  

During the visit, an overview of these activities will be provided, including laser-mater interaction, optical metrology, advanced microscopy and optical components fabrication.

Transportation will be provided for registrants.

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LP3 laboratory, joint research unit (UMR 7341) of CNRS and Aix-Marseille University, conducts original leading research in experimental laser-matter physics and photonics. Through the operation of two highly technically advanced laser platforms (ASUR and LaMP) attracting academics and socio-economic players from local, national and international ecosystems, LP3 laboratory is a major national and global player in many fields of pulsed laser-matter interaction, including the physics of ablation, development of photonic processes and high-intensity laser-plasma physics and applications.

Know-how and lab expertise encompass laser writing and structuration at the nano/micro-scale, laser damage and ablation in the ultrashort regime, additive and subtractive laser micro/nano-fabrication, and LIBS elemental analysis and applications. Our capability to run unique high-peak power high-rep-rate (10 TW@100 Hz) laser sources allows us to develop advanced diagnostics like phase-contrast X-ray imaging and time-resolved X-ray diffraction for investigating fast transformation processes in materials.

Our main applicative domains cover photonics, micro-electronics, material science and engineering, laser bioprinting, tissue engineering and biomedicine.

LP3 is excited to host a short but immersive tour of their research activities and laser facilities.

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