Five years ago, The Photonics100 was launched with a clear mission: to celebrate the people whose ideas, innovations and leadership are shaping the future of photonics.
Since then, it has grown into one of the industry's most recognised and respected initiatives, shining a spotlight on the researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs, visionaries and business leaders driving progress across the global photonics community.
Today, Electro Optics is proud to announce the launch of the fifth edition of The Photonics100, with nominations now officially open.
Over the past four years, The Photonics100 has recognised hundreds of outstanding individuals from academia, industry, start-ups and research organisations worldwide. Together, they represent the talent and expertise behind many of the most important advances in photonics, helping to accelerate innovation in fields ranging from AI infrastructure and quantum technologies to advanced imaging, sensing, semiconductors, healthcare, communications and manufacturing.
As the initiative enters its fifth year, The Photonics100 also reaches an important milestone. What began as an effort to recognise individual achievement has evolved into a living record of the people and ideas transforming the photonics sector.
Yet the story is far from complete.
Across laboratories, manufacturing facilities, start-ups, universities and multinational organisations, a new generation of innovators is already making its mark. Breakthrough technologies are emerging, new applications are being developed and fresh leaders are helping to shape the future direction of the industry. The Photonics100 exists to ensure these contributions do not go unnoticed. Whether it's a pioneering researcher, an inspirational leader, an ambitious entrepreneur, an exceptional engineer or a rising star at the start of their career, now is the time to recognise the individuals making a difference.
Why nominate?
Being included in The Photonics100 offers an opportunity to:
- Celebrate exceptional achievement in photonics
- Raise the profile of industry innovators and emerging leaders
- Showcase the people behind breakthrough technologies
- Gain recognition from peers across the global photonics community
- Help create a lasting record of those shaping the future of the sector
Nominations are open to individuals working across all areas of photonics and related technologies, from research and development to commercialisation, manufacturing, leadership and entrepreneurship.
You can nominate:
- A colleague
- A collaborator
- A customer or partner
- A rising star
- Yourself
As we celebrate the fifth anniversary of The Photonics100, we are looking for the people making the biggest impact today — and those who will help define the next chapter of our industry.
Submit your nomination today and help us recognise the people building the future of photonics.
