The en-tech.talks are the official conference programme of W3+ Fair Jena 2026.
On 23 and 24 September, experts from industry and research – including representatives from OptoNet, Fraunhofer IOF and EPIC – will present the latest developments in photonics, sensor technology, MedTech, and Defence & Dual Use.
The programme is continuously updated.
W3+ Fair Jena 2026
9:45–10:30 a.m.
Markets, Opportunities & Applications
by OptoNet
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Data, Sensor Technology & AI Working Together
12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
by Central German Institute for the Security Industry (Mitteldeutsches Institut für Sicherheitsindustrie e.V.)
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Why Europe's Industrial Base Matters
by EPIC
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
by Fraunhofer IOF
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
by IVAM
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
by Aerospace Technology Competence Centre Saxony/Thuringia (Kompetenzzentrum Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik Sachsen/Thüringen e.V.)
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Offizielle Eröffnung der W3+ Fair Jena 2026
Welcome and Introduction
Welcome and Introduction
Semiconductors & High End Manufacturing by OptoNet
Exhibitor Pitches
MedTech als Wachstumsmotor by InfectoGnostics
Defence & Dual Use by Mitteldeutsches Institut für Sicherheitsindustrie e.V.
Abend-Keynote
Greater Sovereignty for the European Optics and Photonics Industry by EPIC
Coatings for precision optical systems by Fraunhofer IOF
Digitalisierung & Photonik by de:hub Jena
Welcome and Introduction
SpaceTech & New Space by Kompetenzzentrum Luft- und Raumfahrttechnik Sachsen/Thüringen e.V.
