Summer School on Optical Communication 2025
Join us in Berlin this July for the second Summer School on Optical Communication -- our gateway to the technologies shaping our digital future!
This summer school offers a unique opportunity to explore the full value chain of optical communication -- from fundamental research to industrial applications.
When: July 15–18, 2025 (UTC +2)
Where: Fraunhofer HHI, CINIQ Center, Salzufer 6, 10587 Berlin
What to expect:
- Advanced topics: photonic integrated circuits, fiber networks, wireless optical systems, free-space optics
- Insights into optical tech’s role in AI, smart cities, quantum computing, and green ICT
- Networking with international students, researchers, and industry leaders
- Lab tours at Fraunhofer HHI and live research demos
- Exclusive company visits to Adva Network Security GmbH and Adtran
A highlight this year: Chuck Mattera will join us to share his perspective on innovation and leadership in the global optical communications landscape, drawing on over 45 years of experience—including 25 years in top executive roles at Coherent Corp.
More information: https://www.hhi.fraunhofer.de/en/summerschool2025.html
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/summer-school-on-optical-communication-2025-tickets-1241708777379?aff=oddtdtcreator
The Summer School is designed for Master’s students, PhD candidates, and early-career professionals. Hosted by Fraunhofer HHI and University of Patras.
Speaker include: Polina Bayvel, UCL | Ioannis Tomkos, University of Patras | André Richter, VPIphotonics | Fred Buchali, Nokia Bell Labs | Jörg Schwartz, Xtera | Georg Rademacher, University of Stuttgart | Ivan Cano V., Huawei | Annika Dochhan, Kiel University | Fabio Pittalà, Keysight Technologies | Farhad Arpanaei, UC3M Orientación & Empleo | Jörg-Peter Elbers, Adtran
From Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI: Colja Schubert, Volker Jungnickel, Andy Schreier, Behnam Shariati
Supported by: Huawei | Xtera | HORIZON-SNS SEASON | PROTEUS-6G | FLEX-SCALE | VDE | Adtran | Adva Network Security GmbH | ALLEGRO EU
