The Future of Integrated Photonics: Markets, Challenges & Opportunities for the Next Decade | Panel

Where is integrated photonics really heading over the next decade?
This on-demand panel discussion from 3 July 2025 brings together key industry leaders from IMT Microtechnologies, LIGENTEC and Chroma Technology to cut through the hype, expose the true demand signals, and outline the strategic opportunities shaping the future of integrated photonics.

If you supply, manufacture, design, integrate or deploy integrated photonics—this session offers the strategic foresight you need to position your business for the next 5–10 years.

Recorded live as part of the Photonics100 Meet-Up at Laser World of Photonics, this conversation blends practical industry insight with high-level market intelligence to help you make better decisions today.

🌟 About the Webcast

Prepare your integrated photonics capabilities for the next decade
Online panel discussion | Strategic insights for suppliers, foundries, designers & integrators

Integrated photonics is entering a critical phase. Investment is rising, public funding programmes are scaling, and new applications are emerging—but commercialisation remains uneven. While some markets are already generating real revenue, others remain in the hype cycle.

This panel tackles the hard questions:
Where is integrated photonics actually being adopted?
Which applications will scale?
What are the real technical and commercial roadblocks?
And how should businesses prioritise their next moves?

🎯 Who Should Watch This Panel?

Designed for professionals in:

Integrated photonics design & engineering

Photonics foundries & fabrication

Packaging, test & assembly

OEM product development

Semiconductor & optoelectronics supply chains

End-use markets including communications, sensing, LiDAR, quantum & life sciences

If your success depends on accurate market foresight, real adoption trends and strategic positioning, this webcast is essential.

🧠 Key Questions Answered
1️⃣ “Where’s the real demand?”

The panel reveals where integrated photonics is already deployed in commercial systems—and which markets are showing genuine traction vs. speculative interest.

2️⃣ “What should we bet on next?”

With numerous possible markets, prioritisation is hard. Get clarity on which verticals will scale in the next 5–10 years, and how technology evolution will expand—or reshape—the landscape.

3️⃣ “Why do we keep hitting roadblocks?”

From packaging and testing bottlenecks to funding gaps, supply-chain immaturity and geopolitical uncertainty, our speakers outline the barriers that matter—and how leading companies are navigating them.

4️⃣ “How do we position our business?”

Move too early and burn resources; move too late and lose market share. This panel gives you the strategic insight to calibrate timing, capability development and investment choices.

💡 What You Will Learn

✔️ Active markets where integrated photonics is already delivering impact
✔️ The applications most likely to scale commercially in the next decade
✔️ How external factors (policy, funding, geopolitical shifts) are influencing adoption
✔️ Technical blockers—from packaging to foundry variation to talent shortages
✔️ Mitigation strategies to help the industry overcome constraints
✔️ Where the highest-value opportunities will emerge as technology matures

This is a session for those who need to see beyond the hype cycle and understand the actual trajectory of integrated photonics.

🎙️ Expert Speakers
🔹 Mike Bade

Area Sales Manager (Asia/Pacific/Great Britain/Scandinavia/Netherlands), IMT Microtechnologies
Bringing deep insight into photonic structures, microfabrication and global supply-chain readiness.

🔹 Dr. Anton Stroganov

Head of Product Management, LIGENTEC
A leading voice in SiN photonics, fabrication strategy, design enablement and real-world deployment.

🔹 Georg Draude

General Manager, Chroma Technology GmbH
An expert in optical component integration, photonics-enabled products and cross-market adoption trends.

Moderated by:

Warren Clark, CEO, Europa Science
A seasoned industry observer facilitating a focused, strategically actionable discussion.

🔭 Topics Explored

Active commercial markets for integrated photonics

Real examples of deployed PIC-enabled products

The outlook for communications, sensing, automotive LiDAR, quantum, biosensing & more

The next wave of opportunity: incremental growth vs. new markets

Technical, political, financial & capability-driven roadblocks

Industry-wide mitigation strategies and collaborative models

🚀 Prepare Your Business for the Next Decade

Integrated photonics is moving fast—but not always in the directions people expect.
This webcast equips you with the clarity to:

Make smarter investment decisions

Prioritise markets with real demand

Navigate barriers with realistic strategies

Time your market entry and capability development effectively

Watch on demand and ensure your integrated photonics roadmap is ready for what’s coming next.