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The Italian Society for Optics and Photonics is the national branch of the European Optical Society (EOS). Being a SIOF member brings many advantages:

fortnightly Newsletter with events, prizes, conferences, and open positions organized or posted by SIOF members;
reduced registration fees to SIOF events;
free registration to EOS as 'full individual member';
reduced membership fees for the Italian Physical Society (SIF);
many other reductions for events organized by partner societies (see the dedicated webpage).

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Welcome!

The Italian Society for Optics and Photonics (SIOF, Società Italiana di Ottica e Fotonica) was founded in 1991 with the goal of promoting the research activities in the field of optics and photonics and coordinate them all over the national territory by favoring the spread of knowledge and the organization of scientific events, schools, conferences, and workshops, with a special emphasis on the formation of young scientists.

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SAVE THE DATE: BioCube 2026

Sestriere, Italy | December 13–19, 2026

We are pleased to announce the 5th BioCube Workshop & Winter School in BioPhotonics, BioElectronics, and BioMechanics, which will take place at the beautiful Hotel Principi di Piemonte in Sestriere, Italy. The event brings together leading scientists, early-career researchers, and students for a week of interdisciplinary learning, scientific exchange, and networking in the fields of biophotonics, bioelectronics, and biomechanics.

EOSAM 2026 – CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION REGISTRATION OPEN

Tampere, Finland | August 24–28, 2026

EOSAM is a major international scientific conference and exhibition covering all aspects of optics and photonics.

INPHOMIR School 2026 to Advance Integrated Photonics for Sensing and Navigation

Bari, Italy | September 7–11, 2026

A five-day international school dedicated to integrated photonics, with a focus on sensing, navigation, and autonomous systems.

PHOTOPTICS 2027

Valletta, Malta | February 25–27, 2027

PHOTOPTICS is an international conference bringing together researchers and professionals from academia and industry to present the latest advances in optics, photonics and laser technologies.

International Day of Light 2026 – SIF–SIOF Call (5th Edition)

May 16, 2026

The International Day of Light, proclaimed by UNESCO and celebrated every year on 16 May, commemorates the first laser ever built by T. H. Maiman in 1960. This global initiative highlights the key role of light and light-based technologies in science, culture, education, and sustainable development.

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Become a member

Welcome!

News ed eventi

SAVE THE DATE: BioCube 2026

EOSAM 2026 – CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION REGISTRATION OPEN

INPHOMIR School 2026 to Advance Integrated Photonics for Sensing and Navigation

PHOTOPTICS 2027

International Day of Light 2026 – SIF–SIOF Call (5th Edition)

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