You are invited to participate in the 8th edition of the Annual ScyLight Conference from 3 – 5 June 2025 in Dublin, Ireland.

The conference is the annual meeting of European and Canadian industries, as well as for subject matter experts showcasing the latest developments in the domain of optical and quantum communication technologies under the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Optical & Quantum Communications – ScyLight strategic programme line and beyond.

The event will allow stakeholders in the optical and quantum communication technologies to engage and discuss in a dedicated forum.

This is a community event featuring pitches, short, specialised talks from industry and experts from ESA. The conference will also include lectures from though leaders within the satcom market.

The 2025 event will once again be a unique opportunity to:

• Learn: hear from thought leaders and learn of the latest trends – this year, explore what’s new in photonics.
• Hear: Successful missions and future plans from industry.
• Explore: New cooperation opportunities as well as the latest relevant technology and product developments.
• Meet: The community, ScyLight team members, ESA executives, and your national delegates to the Agency.

And of course, get up to speed with the latest on ESA’s plans for optical and quantum communication.

Applications for pitch abstracts are now open. To find out more and to enter, click here. Deadline for entries is Monday 28 April 2025.

Registration:

Everyone who wishes to attend the conference must register in advance. Registration fees are tbc.