On 29 July 2026, the Czech Optical Cluster held another online Optical Coffee Chat, this time focused on Defence and Optics. The guest of the meeting was the HiLASE Centre, whose representatives presented their current research activities and opportunities for collaboration with industry. Jan Brajer introduced the Centre's main research [...]
On June 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., another regular Optical Coffee Chat organized by the Czech Optical Cluster was held online. This time, the main topic was the intersection of artificial intelligence and optics—an area that has experienced exceptionally rapid development in recent years and is opening new opportunities in [...]
On May 6, 2026, the Industrial Forum expert meeting took place at the premises of the Institute of Scientific Instruments of the Czech Academy of Sciences. The event was jointly organized by the Czech Optical Cluster and the Czech National Semiconductor Cluster. The forum brought together representatives of research institutions, [...]
From April 22–24, 2026, the Czech Optical Cluster participated in the prestigious international trade fair OPIE, which ranks among the most important events in the field of optics and photonics in Asia. The event is traditionally held in Yokohama and attracts a wide range of exhibitors and experts from around [...]
On Thursday, April 16, 2026, the first session of the Optical Coffee Chat series, organized by the Czech Optical Cluster, took place. The webinar was opened by cluster manager Petr Přikryl, who welcomed the participants and introduced the framework of the meeting, focused on sharing professional experience in the field [...]
PhotonQBoost Matching Mission Brought Europe’s Photonics Leaders to the Czech Republic. The Czech Optical Cluster Connects Research with Industry. For three days, the Czech Republic became the center of European photonics. From 24 to 26 March 2026, the Czech Optical Cluster organized the international PhotonQBoost Matching Mission, held in cooperation [...]
On February 17, 2026, the seventh online workshop MEZI SEBOU took place. Its aim is to introduce cluster members to one another and to support both business and research & development cooperation. Below you will find the workshop minutes and the shared presentations. The following participants introduced themselves during the [...]
On 1–2 December 2025, the city of Ostrava hosted the DVN Ostrava Lighting Workshop, the first event of its kind in the Czech Republic within the Driving Vision News workshop series dedicated to automotive lighting technologies and innovation. The workshop offered a rich programme of expert presentations, discussions and networking [...]
On 26–27 November 2025, the Czech Optical Cluster held its regular member meeting in Bořetice, South Moravia. This year’s programme was rich in content and focused on defining the cluster’s strategic direction for the years ahead. The first day featured the annual general meeting, during which key activities from the [...]
From 19 to 21 November 2025, the LASER 65 conference took place at Resort Hotel Kurdějov in the Czech Republic, and the Czech Optical Cluster was proud to be a partner of this traditional event. LASER 65 brought together experts from academia, industry and the commercial sector who are professionally [...]