360 Carla Career Symposium & Training & Experience in PHOTONICS

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 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 onsite places are limited. Register for online or onsite participation before February 24 to secure your spot.

This three-day CARLA-camp event organised at Institut NÉEL is part of the Horizon Europe 360 CARLA project, which brings together the European Optical Society (EOS), the French Physical Society (SFP), the French Optical Society (SFO), the University Grenoble Alpes (UGA), and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) to promote the role and recognition of early-stage researchers in photonics.
 

Why Attend?

Meet Anne L'Huillier, Nobel Prize laureate in Physics 2023: Learn about her career path and the world of atoms at the attosecond time scale. Her research, both theoretical and experimental, is centered on high-order harmonic generation in gases and its applications, particularly in attosecond science. 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.

Meet the Speakers

Monday — 23 March 2026

Anne L’Huillier
Nobel Prize in Physics 2023
Lund University

Jean-Emmanuel Broquin
CROMA, Grenoble INP

Thomas Produit
ID Quantique

Sébastien Boissier
Quandela

Elisenda Lara
EPIC

Jérémy Picot-Clémente
EPIC

Roundtable

At the 360 CARLA Career Symposium, Master’s and PhD students, post-doctoral researchers, and early-career researchers will have the opportunity to join an exclusive roundtable discussion focused on career paths, industry expectations, and the transition from academia to industry.
 

Tuesday — 24 March 2026

Antoine Godard
ONERA

Dorian Bouchet
LiPHY

Benoit Boulanger
University Grenoble Alpes (UGA)

Patricia Segonds
University Grenoble Alpes (UGA)

David Ferrand
University Grenoble Alpes (UGA)

Thierry Chanelière
CNRS

View the full schedule here:

Detailed Program

Registration

Deadline: February 24, 2026

Location

Institut Néel CNRS / UGA UPR2940
25 avenue des Martyrs, BP 166
38042 Grenoble cedex 9, France

More information:

Event Website

EOS is committed to advancing the understanding and appreciation of optics and photonics among new audiences. This commitment aligns perfectly with EOS's participation in the 360 CARLA consortium, a photonics career hub where the aim is to broaden the impact and reach of these vital scientific fields.