Schedule

The European Optical Society Annual Meeting, EOSAM, covers all aspects of optics and photonics. It is attended annually by around 500 top researchers, key leaders, students, and industry experts from over 30 different countries worldwide.

EOSAM consists of a week full of scientific, industrial, and educational programs, specifying each but also bringing together all domains. It is a great platform for presenting the most recent research results to a wide international audience, connecting and catching up, as well as bridging the gap between research, education, and industry.

All coffees, lunches, and networking reception (Cocktail Reception) are included in the conference ticket to make sure you can take full advantage of connecting with colleagues and new acquaintances during all breaks. Coffees and lunches are available on both conference floors, creating a compact, shared area where everyone comes together. In addition, participants can choose to attend the cruise and the conference dinner.
 

On Monday, 24 August 2026, as in previous years, all registered attendees will have access to a series of tutorials covering topics from the Topical Meetings (TOMs) and Focused Sessions. Participation is free of charge for participants registered for the full conference, but pre-registration is required for each tutorial. From 18:00 to 21:30 EET, participants are invited to join a networking cruise to Viikinsaari, a charming island known for its idyllic Finnish lake atmosphere. The cruise includes a pleasant boat ride to the island, a light dinner at the charming Viikinsaari summer restaurant, and a return boat trip back to the shore. Separate registration is required for the cruise, with a participation fee of 25 € per person, which can be completed through ConfTool during registration.

On Tuesday, 25 August 2026, a cocktail reception will be held at Tampere City Hall starting at 19:00 EET. Separate registration is required, but there is no additional fee, as the event is included in the conference ticket. Please remember to bring your conference badge.
 

On Thursday, 27 August 2026, Anne L’Huillier, Nobel Prize Laureate in Physics 2023, will deliver a plenary lecture. Later that evening, we will celebrate 35 years of EOS and 20 years of EOSAM at the Conference Dinner at the Scandic Rosendahl Hotel Conference Center, the main conference venue. Separate registration is required for the dinner, with a participation fee of 20 € per person, which can be completed through ConfTool during registration.
 

Below you will find general information about the conference program during the week. Please note that this is a preliminary overview and there may be changes to the schedule.

The full EOSAM 2026 schedule will be shared later. For an overview of what to expect, you can check last year’s detailed schedule: https://www.conftool.com/eosam2025/sessions.php