The European Optical Society Annual Meeting is organized in Tampere, Finland, 24-28 August 2026.  Inculde a special focused session on “Laser Drivers for Inertial Fusion Energy”.Submission until 14 April 2026.

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EOSAM 2026 is organized by The European Optical Society, EOS, in close collaboration with Photonics Finland (EOS National Society Member), Tampere University, and PREIN Flagship.

EOSAM includes:

• A Comprehensive Scientific and Industrial Program featuring the latest research and technological developments in optics and photonics.
• Tutorials offering in-depth sessions on specialized topics, held just before the main conference begins.
• Plenary and Invited Talks delivering insights from leading experts and pioneers in the field.
• A Global Audience, with participants representing over 30 countries, fostering diverse perspectives and international collaboration.
• Networking Opportunities through dedicated events designed to encourage collaboration and meaningful knowledge exchange.
• An Industrial Exhibition showcasing the latest innovations and creating valuable connections between academia and industry.
• An Early-Career Researcher Program supporting the next generation of scientists with tailored sessions, mentoring opportunities, and professional development resources.

Special focused session on “Laser Drivers for Inertial Fusion Energy”

This Focused Session will explore recent advances and challenges in the development of laser drivers for inertial fusion energy. It will bring together experts from laser physics, optical materials, and system engineering to discuss progress in high-repetition-rate architectures, novel gain media, thermal management, and beam combination strategies aimed at achieving efficient and reliable fusion-scale drivers.

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