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On Monday November 4, COPL welcomed the Quebec photonics research and innovation community to the university where it was born, Université Laval.

It was a vibrant event to mark 35 years of research partnerships between research teams from 8 universities and 2 CEGEPs in Quebec, and companies, from well-established ones such as Teraxion, EXFO, Immervision Inc. and Zilia, to younger ones including high-potential start-ups such as Femtum, Jay Photonics, Point Laz, SiFi Labs, Femtum and Detexion, not to mention fast-growing spin-offs such as Castor Optics, Ki3 Photonics technologies, Bliq Photonique and LumIR Lasers.

The initiative also highlighted the scientific contributions and vision of the pioneers, and celebrated the creativity and success of the new generation of photonic optics scientists and engineers.

The sense of belonging was palpable among participants. The ecosystem of the COPL, Quantino and Optonique  can be proud of the dynamism of their community, with all its partners helping to promote high-impact research generating cross-sector innovations in telecommunications, quantum sciences, biomedical sciences, neurosciences, agricultural sciences, the environment and other emerging fields.
Thank you to everyone who played a part in the day’s success!

^{Photo credit: Jean Rodier}