360 CARLA Symposium Bern

We are excited to invite you to this inspiring event designed to showcase industrial job opportunities in the field of photonics. This event is ideal for bachelor, master or doctoral students as well as for postdocs and young researchers who want to explore technological advances, career paths, and professional opportunities in photonics. The lecture part of this symposium has a particular focus on green photonics, i.e. the applications of photonic technologies for Energy, Environment, Sustainability, Agriculture and Food.

When: May 7-8, 2026.

Where: BFH, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Burgdorf (close to Bern)

Registration: via this link before April 19th.

Thanks to our industry sponsors, the event is free of costs for students and young researchers! All meals and the housing are provided for free.

For more information, please consult this webpage.

Join this symposium if you want to:

• Meet the industry at an exhibition of companies and take the opportunity to discuss in B2B meetings with their representatives.
• Hear authentic career stories: Our guest speakers will present a variety of perspectives on career opportunities in research and business, covering topics ranging from the latest research advances to specific industrial applications.
• Understand employer’s point of view: Learn about the expectations of potential employers through dedicated presentations and interactive roundtable discussions.
• Networking: Connect with peers who share your passion for photonics while building connections that could lead to your future opportunities. All speakers will be also available during lunchtime and coffee breaks for informal discussions and questions.

Below you can find the preliminary program of the event.

May 7th

Time	Activity
13:00	Registration and welcome
14:00	Keynote presentation by Peter Seitz, Overview on Green Photonics Companies pitch presentations Networking at Exhibition area Presentations by companies Panel discussion on “Working in Photonics Industry”
Evening	Apéro Riche, Visits, Networking and Entertainment

May 8th

Time	Activity
9:00 – 13:00	Keynote presentations on Light pollution (lighting solutions) and Photovoltaics Startup presentations and panel on “Entrepreneurship and Startup” Networking at Exhibition area (and B2B Mtgs) Presentations by companies (and B2B Mtgs)
13:00 – …	Lunch Lab tours