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Global Photonics Economic Forum gathers 400+ CEOs to discuss photonics future.
More than 400 executives and decision-makers from around the world are expected to gather at the Global Photonics Economic Forum (GPEF) 2026, taking place September 24–25 in Málaga, Spain, as photonics becomes increasingly critical to areas like artificial intelligence and healthcare. Organized by Optica, GPEF is the only international forum dedicated exclusively to the economic and business future of optics and photonics.
More than 400 executives and decision-makers will convene in Málaga, Spain, September 24-25 for Optica’s Global Photonics Economic Forum, indicating substantial industry investment in the future of photonics. The forum will…
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