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Für die deutsche Version klicken Sie hier: Künstliche Intelligenz in der Photonik 2026
SPECTARIS cordially invites you to attend the conference “AI in Photonics – Industry meets Science” on 13–14 October 2026 at the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT in Aachen. The event is organized with Fraunhofer ILT and the German Association of IT SMEs (BITMi) serving as supporting organizations providing technical and organizational backing, in cooperation with REGINA e.V. and LASER.region.AACHEN e.V..
The conference is aimed at companies and professionals in laser materials processing. It brings together laser manufacturers, system and component suppliers, end users, research organizations, AI software providers, IT service providers, technology-driven start-ups, and other stakeholders from the photonics ecosystem.
The event provides an excellent platform for knowledge exchange between industry and academia, showcasing how Artificial Intelligence is advancing photonics and laser technology—from fundamental concepts and research to industrial applications. Participants will gain valuable insights into the latest technological developments, research findings, innovative AI tools, and practical use cases across the photonics sector.
The first day features an introductory seminar held in German, offering a structured and accessible introduction to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, relevant tools, and practical application examples in laser materials processing.
The second conference day will be held in English and is designed for an international audience. It focuses on cutting-edge research, technological innovations, industrial best practices, and emerging AI and IT solutions, providing in-depth insights into the future of AI-driven photonics.
PROGRAM
13 October 2026 | 13:00 – 17:30
The introductory seminar is particularly aimed at laser manufacturers, system and component suppliers, (prospective) laser users, AI software providers, IT service providers, and start-ups seeking a well-founded introduction and an overview of the potential of AI in photonics. Look forward to 7 expert presentations providing a solid introduction to Artificial Intelligence in photonics and laser materials processing.
Fundamentals of Neural Networks / Machine Learning (Lecture Language: German)
- Prof. Carlo Holly, Fraunhofer ILT & RWTH Aachen University – Chair for Technology of Optical Systems, Aachen (D)
- N.N., Oraclase GmbH, Saarbrücken (D) – requested
- Vincent Ley, RWTH Aachen University – Chair for Technology of Optical Systems, Aachen (D)
- Prof. Sebastian Trimpe, RWTH Center for Artificial Intelligence, Aachen (D) – requested
Fundamentals of AI-Based Modeling, Surrogate Models, etc. (Lecture language: German)
- Stephan Kiene, Microsoft Deutschland GmbH, München (D)
- Dominik Onyszkiewicz, RWTH Aachen University – Chair for Technology of Optical Systems, Aachen (D)
- Sebastian Wasser, Fraunhofer ILT, Aachen (D)
13 October 2026 | 19:00 – 22:00
Networking and Dinner
14 October 2026 | 10:00 – 17:00
The deep-dive seminar is designed for an international expert audience from industry and academia who wish to gain deeper insights, receive innovation impulses, and connect with relevant stakeholders.
10 expert presentation (English) offer a deep dive into current developments in Artificial Intelligence for photonics and laser technology.
AI-based Design and Modeling (Lecture Language: English)
- Thibaut Atché, etendue, Paris (F)
- Christian Hellmann, LightTrans International GmbH, Jena (D) – requested
- Roland Mandler, Mandler Engineering, Heuchelheim (D)
- Dr. Christoph Menke, Carl Zeiss AG, Oberkochen (D)
AI-supported Process Monitoring (Lecture Language: English)
- Thibault Bautze-Scherff, BlackBird Roboter Systeme GmbH, Garching (D)
- Eric Mottay, h-nu, Bordeaux (F)
- Michael Ungers, Scansonic MI GmbH, Berlin (D) &
Julius Neuß, Fraunhofer ILT, Aachen (D)
Autonomous Production (Lecture Language: English)
- Doriano Fischer, Siemens Digital Industries, Köln (D)
- Dr. Simon Görtzen, aiXbrain GmbH, Aachen (D)
- Martin Stambke, TRUMPF Laser SE, Schramberg (D)
We look forward to welcoming you to two inspiring days featuring high-level expert presentations, practical insights, and extensive networking opportunities!
