2027 Themes
PIC International 2027 Themes
The key technical themes shaping the 2027 programme - each covering presentations and panel sessions from across the Photonic Integrated Circuits community.
Industrialisation and Global Scaling of PIC Manufacturing
How can PIC manufacturing transition from innovation-led development to high-volume, globally competitive production?
- 10 presentations
Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Adoption
What is preventing PIC technologies from moving from technical innovation to widespread commercial deployment?
- 3 presentations
PICs as an Enabling Platform Across Industries
How can PICs deliver measurable system-level value across diverse industries and become a foundational technology?
- 2 presentations
Evolution of the PIC Value Chain and Manufacturing Ecosystem
How must the PIC value chain evolve to support scalable manufacturing, stronger partnerships and global market growth?
- 2 presentations
Defining Standards, Reliability, and Commercial Readiness
What standards, qualification methods and reliability benchmarks are needed to accelerate trusted PIC deployment at scale?
- 4 presentations





