It is an annual event that fosters research exchange and networking among members of the EPFL photonics community, as well as researchers and industry professionals in the broader photonics sector. The program features invited talks by leading international experts, presentations from recipient of the EDPO thesis distinction (best 8%), flash presentations by EDPO candidates, each limited to 180 seconds, a scientific photo constest, and a poster session by Doctoral Candidates. The audience will vote to select the best flash presentation and the best poster.
The 2026 edition will take place on Thursday 22 October
Registration is required to participate. Please register here by October 12, 2026.
The provisional program is available here.
We are delighted to congratulate Mustafa YILDIRIM, winner of the 2025 EDPO Thesis Distinction, for his outstanding thesis!
“Optical Processors for AI Computing and Networking“
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You can find the information here.
The event will take place on November 5, 2026 at Forum Rolex.
The Doctoral School is glad to invite ALL NEW Doctoral candidates to a PhD Welcome & Networking Event:
When: November 5th, 2026 at 15:30 – 18h
Where: Forum Rolex on the Lausanne campus
What: Learn about your PhD, meet your colleagues and peers and … have fun!
How: Registration to follow
EDPO office will be present at this event!