360 CARLA Career Symposium & Training Grenoble
From Monday, 23 march 2026 to Wednesday, 25 march 2026
About the Event
Join the 3-Day Carla Symposium and Training at NÉEL Institute, University Grenoble Alpes
We are excited to invite you to an inspiring event, taking place on Monday, March 23, Tuesday, March 24, and Wednesday, March 25, 2026, designed to showcase academic excellence and industrial opportunities in the field of photonics. This event is ideal for master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral students who want to explore the latest technological advances, career paths, and professional opportunities in photonics. Attendance is free, but places are limited, so register early to secure your spot.
Why Attend?
- Meet a Nobel Prize Winner: Gain unique insights from Anne L'Huillier, 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics winner. Learn about her career path and how attoseconds are revolutionizing our understanding of matter and paving the way for advances in various fields. On Monday evening, March 23, you can also attend her other lecture she will give on the academic field as part of the “Exceptional Lectures” series at University Grenoble Alpes.
- Hear Authentic Career Stories: Our guest speakers will present a variety of perspectives on career opportunities in research and business, covering topics ranging from the latest research advances to specific industrial applications.
What’s In It for You?
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers who share your passion for photonics while building connections that could lead to future opportunities. All speakers will be available during lunch time and coffee breaks for informal discussions and questions.
- Career Exploration: Gain insights into various career paths in photonics and related fields, helping you align your skills with industry needs.
- Understanding Employer Expectations: Learn about the expectations of potential employers through dedicated presentation and interactive roundtable discussion.
- Certificate of Attendance: Upon completion of the event, you will receive an official attendance certificate.
Program
Monday, March 23, 2026
- 8:45-9:15 — Welcome for MASTER'S, PHD, and POST-DOC students
- 9:15-9:30 — Introduction
- 9:30-10:00 — Presentation 1
- 10:00-10:30 — Presentation 2
- 10:30-11:00 — Coffee Break
- 11:00-12:00 — Round table
- 12:00-14:00 — Lunch
- 14:00-15:00 — Presentation 3
- 15:00-15:30 — Coffee Break
- 15:30-16:00 — Presentation 4
- 16:00-16:30 — Testimony of early career scientists in photonics
- 16:30-17:00 — Presentation 5
- 17:00 — Closing
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
- In progress
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
- In progress
Location
NÉEL Institute, Université Grenoble Alpes
621 avenue Centrale
38400 Saint-Martin-d'Hères
France
Organizers
This three-day CARLA-camp event organised at NÉEL Institute of Grenoble is part of the Horizon Europe 360 CARLA project, which brings together the European Optical Society (EOS), the French Optical Society (SFO), the French Physical Society (SFP), the NEEL Institute of University Grenoble Alpes, and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) to promote the role and recognition of early-stage researchers in photonics.
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About 360 Carla
360 CARLA is a competitive EU-awarded project that seeks to bring the initial program created by the successful CARLA project to the next level by focusing on photonics market applications and providing underlying training, mentorship, and experiences opportunities and thus helping students and researchers being readier for future photonics.
360 CARLA is aiming at university students and early-stage researchers from photonics and non-photonics focused areas. Students and researchers from diverse STEM backgrounds are welcome to participate in the 360 CARLA activities, get to know more about the professional opportunities that the photonics careers landscape offers for the different applications, and get updated about the latest developments.
EOS and Photonics Finland joined the CARLA consortium in 2024 to be part of 360CARLA. Duration of the project: 30 months – January 2024-June 2026
360 Carla Partners
The CARLA consortium brought together leading photonics organizations with vast experience in the organization of outreach activities directed to different audiences. Each consortium partner had specific contributions to the project in reaching together its objectives.
CARLA was an initiative by ECOP, a long-standing partnership of European research and innovation centres passionate about outreach in photonics.
This project has received funding from the European Union Horizon Europe research and innovation program under grant agreement No 101135838.