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Unlocking the UK's £16bn integrated photonics revolution
As the UK prepares to publish a national roadmap for photonics, outgoing Photonics Leadership Group chief executive John Lincoln reflects on three decades of industry growth, government recognition and investment priorities
What UK photonics academics think is holding the sector back
Seven leading UK photonics academics share insights on solving the skills gap, bridging funding gaps and tackling procurement bureaucracy to accelerate commercialisation
Lewis Hill on leading the next era of UK photonics
New Photonics Leadership Group General Manager Lewis Hill outlines his vision for strengthening UK industry, nurturing future talent and building international influence
UK analysis and opinion
From quantum science to quantum economy: Can Britain commercialise its technological advantage?
UK government speakers say quantum strategy needs to shift focus from research to commercial scaling at Commercialising Quantum 2026
How can photonics get its share of DSIT’s £1.1bn AI fund?
DSIT called photonics the enabler of AI hardware. So why did its funding allocation not act like it?
Why the UK’s photonics deep tech spinout ecosystem is leading Europe
University research is powering one of Britain's strongest deep-tech sectors, this is the story of its success
UK photonics events
UK photonics distribution: Industry experts on navigating funding and supply chains
A recent Electro Optics online panel discussion heard how UK distributors help photonics manufacturers navigate funding shifts, scale-up challenges and emerging market opportunities in AI, quantum and SWIR
Mark your calendar: Essential UK and Irish photonics & optical events
The must-attend exhibitions, conferences and summits designed to connect UK and Irish distributors with innovation, drive growth and shape the future of light-based technologies
!!! Join us for a panel discussion at Photonics UK !!!
Elaine Blackwood, Director of Sales and Marketing at Photonic Solutions; Ian Alderton, CTO and Technical Sales Director of Alrad Instruments; and Peter Collins, New Markets Director for Laser 2000, will join moderator Mark Elliott, COO of Electro Optics, on stage at Photonics UK in London's Excel at 13.05 on Tuesday, 29 September, to discuss "UK Photonics Distribution: What Manufacturers, Startups & OEMs Need to Know".
