SOHJO Official Side Events: PICS & CHIPS @ Botania
Wednesday 25th March 2026 16:30-18:30
PICS & CHIPS – How photonics is changing the future of chips
After work event at Botania, Joensuu
Heinäpurontie 70, 80110 Joensuu
Wednesday 25th March 2026 16:30-18:30
Chips are at the core of modern society, powering everything from AI and data centres to smart devices, healthcare technologies, clean energy solutions, and defence systems. As global competition intensifies, chips are not just a technological issue but a strategic and economic one. Through the EU Chips Act, Europe is investing billions to strengthen its semiconductor ecosystem, secure supply chains, and accelerate innovation. Finland’s world-class photonics expertise plays a key role in this effort.
How Photonics is revolutionizing the chips industry?
Photonics is essential for chip manufacturing, and Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) are driving new opportunities across AI, computing, sensing, healthcare, and defence. To move innovations from lab to industry, pilot lines are crucial for prototyping, validation, and scalable production.
Joensuu, as one of Finland’s leading hubs for micro- and nanophotonics, offers unique expertise in photonics technologies directly relevant for PICs.
Come and discuss with experts and companies about the role and opportunities of photonics and PICs in the future of chips.
This event is aimed at companies, innovators, and decision-makers interested in the future of semiconductors and photonics-fueled chips.
More information and the registration form behind this link.