Integrated Photonics for Next Generation Technologies INGEN2026
June 21 – 25, 2026 in Saanen, Switzerland
INGEN returns for its fourth edition, bringing together a vibrant community of researchers and industry leaders at the forefront of integrated photonics. As a key enabling technology, integrated photonics is driving advances in areas such as optical communications, sensing, quantum technologies, and signal processing.
Set against the inspiring backdrop of the Swiss Alps, the conference offers a unique environment where cutting-edge science meets open discussion, collaboration, and new ideas.
INGEN2026 will highlight the latest advances in photonic integration, with an emphasis on emerging technologies and their transition toward real-world applications. The program features invited talks, interactive sessions on entrepreneurship, and ample time for informal exchange, fostering meaningful interaction across academia, industry, and early-career researchers, with a strong focus on bridging fundamental research and industrial innovation.
A dedicated poster session will provide participants with the opportunity to present their latest results, spark discussion, and encourage new collaborations.
By combining high-level scientific content with a collaborative atmosphere, INGEN2026 creates a setting where participants can connect, exchange ideas, and help shape the future of integrated photonics.
Join us for INGEN2026 – where inspirational science meets nature.
Download the conference poster
INGEN returns for its fourth edition, bringing together a vibrant community of researchers and industry leaders at the forefront of integrated photonics. As a key enabling technology, integrated photonics is driving advances in areas such as optical communications, sensing, quantum technologies, and signal processing.
Set against the inspiring backdrop of the Swiss Alps, the conference offers a unique environment where cutting-edge science meets open discussion, collaboration, and new ideas.
INGEN2026 will highlight the latest advances in photonic integration, with an emphasis on emerging technologies and their transition toward real-world applications. The program features invited talks, interactive sessions on entrepreneurship, and ample time for informal exchange, fostering meaningful interaction across academia, industry, and early-career researchers, with a strong focus on bridging fundamental research and industrial innovation.
A dedicated poster session will provide participants with the opportunity to present their latest results, spark discussion, and encourage new collaborations.
By combining high-level scientific content with a collaborative atmosphere, INGEN2026 creates a setting where participants can connect, exchange ideas, and help shape the future of integrated photonics.
Join us for INGEN2026 – where inspirational science meets nature.
Download the conference poster

Registration
Deadline: June 10, 2026
Venue
HUUS Hotel Schönriedstrasse 74 CH-3792 Gstaad – Saanen Switzerland Tel: +41 33 748 04 04 www.huusgstaad.com
Travel
The HUUS Hotel is located in the town of Saanen near Gstaad in the Canton of Bern.
Speakers
- Christian Koos, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
- Darko Zibar, Technical University of Denmark
- Martijn Hec, Eindhoven University of Technology
- Isabel Obieta, European Innovation Council
- Chigo Okonkwo, Eindhoven University of Technology
- Fatima Gunning, University College Cork
- Cristina Benea-Chelmus, EPFL
- Simone Bianconi, EPFL
- Sebastian Randel, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
- Guénole Dandé, Thales Research & Technology
- Ignacio Robles López, Deeplight GmbH
- Zerihun Tegegne, Ligentec France
- Hugo Larocque, EPFL
- Odysseas Tsilipakos, National Hellenic Research Foundation
- Stefan Rothe, University of Twente
- Salma Essawab, Thales Research & Technology
- Anna Kafar, Institute of High Pressure Physics
- Andrea Pertoldi, Menhir Photonics
Organizers: EPFL
- Tobias J. Kippenberg
- Antonella Ragnelli
- Kathleen Vionnet
- Simone Bianconi
- Shivaprasad Hulyal
- Hugo Larocque
- Sebastian Randel, KIT