Camp VSLP Lausanne

Engage durably in the Magic World of Photonics, the science and technologies of LIGHT combined with electronics!

The CARLA camp took place at EPFL in Lausanne (Switzerland) dedicated to career opportunities in Photonics!

Together with the industrial and academic photonics communities, we are creating inclusive pan-European photonics career camps aimed at university students and early-stage researchers (graduates, undergraduates, Master’s students, PhD students and early stage post-docs) from all STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and Photonics focused areas. The CARLA camps give you a glimpse into the vast range of opportunities that the photonics careers landscape offers and provide you with a roadmap for better employability.

On November 17 (on-site) attendees were able to…
… Listen to inspiring presentations about the use of photonics for major societal challenges such as health, energy/climate, consumer needs and industrial production with a reminder about the essence of light.
… Discover the very diverse Photonics careers in academy and industry (including startups) through testimonials and panel discussions.

… See EPFL Photonics labs (video pitches)
… Listen to and network with experts from academia, industry and entrepreneurship in a casual atmosphere with food, drinks and music.

On November 18 (hybrid event) attendees were able to…
… Discover more general aspects of career development: soft skills, human resources expectations, useful networks and associations, flexibility, needs from industry, the future of work, alumni of EPFL, etc.
… Deeper focus on entrepreneurship: how to transform a brilliant idea into a successful start-up.
… Discover European and global photonics landscapes.
… Learn about the role of diversity to foster innovation and help better tackle societal challenges.

Check the program here.

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