Second edition of CARLA camp Netherlands

On the 5th of October 2023, the second edition of CARLA camp took place at the Eindhoven University of Technology & ASML in the Netherlands. The event was sponsored by Holland High Tech, ASML, and PhotonDelta.

Optics Netherlands, Photonics Society Eindhoven, PhotonicsNL and PhotonDelta collaborated to organize the Optica High Tech Exchange and the CARLA Camp, a three-day event focused on career development in photonics. These two events connected aspiring tech talent with industry insiders and academic experts in Eindhoven.

Welcoming around 140 participants, the program included a visit to the Experience Centre at ASML – one of the world’s leading manufacturers of chip-manufacturing equipment – together with inspiring talks and stories from industry leaders.

A number of high-profile PhotonDelta partners presented their unique industry insights, including photonics companies Admesy, TNO, Signify, Menlo Systems, and Optica, as well as integrated photonics specialists MantiSpectra, PHIX, Aircision, Delta Diagnostics, and Demcon. In addition, EFFECT Photonics and Superlight Photonics set up company booths to teach students more about what they do with integrated photonics. The day culminated with an industry networking event.

“The main take-away for me was the immense amount of opportunities for students and graduates in the photonics industry in Eindhoven, and the Netherlands. I was really impressed with the innovative solutions that companies and startups are working on.”

– Jayanti Mahajan, Postgraduate Student, KIT

“I am proud of our team and partners for leaving a European mark on how we can help together young professionals, like myself, in figuring out how they want to pursue their careers.”

– David De Vocht, PhD Candidate, Photonics Society Eindhoven

Further details and information about the CARLA camp and the Optica High Tech Exchange you may find here.