360 CARLA Symposium Brussels

We are excited to announce the 2nd edition of the 360 CARLA Health, Biotech & Medical Photonics Symposium, co-organized with the B-PHOT Student Chapter. We will bring together students, researchers, and industry professionals for an inspiring afternoon dedicated to innovation in biophotonics and medical technologies.

When: 29 April 2026 | 14:00 – 21:00 CET

Where: VUB’s Rectorate building (Braem building, 1st floor), Boulevard de la Plaine 2, 1050 Ixelles & Online

Registration: fill out this form by April 25th to get your spot. Participation is free.

Event language: English

This year’s symposium is sponsored by PhotonJobs and OPTICA, whose support enables us to provide a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange, career exploration, and networking for the photonics community.

The programme offers a strong academic agenda with sessions on advanced biosensing, innovative cell transfection methods, and imaging techniques for medical diagnostics. A careers segment provides insights into professional development initiatives, funding opportunities, and job prospects within the photonics sector. The industry session showcases how photonics research translates into real-world applications and emerging technologies. The event concludes with an extended networking session and job fair to encourage collaboration and career exploration.

You can find the detailed program HERE.