The Photonics Partnership annual meeting has become the most important high-level event for the European photonics industry, with more than 300 representatives attending, including CEOs, heads of research institutions and representatives from the European Commission and EU member states.

This year's event will focus on funding innovative photonics startups and SMEs. Hermann Hauser, serial entrepreneur, co-founder of Amadeus Capital Partners and initiator of the European Innovation Council, and Brendan McDonagh, Senior Advisory at the European Investment Bank, will provide insights into funding gaps and opportunities.

The ENSEMBLE³ team will be joined at this year's edition by the company's president, Prof. Dorota Pawlak, and Artur Oziębło, responsible for the area of cooperation with business.