At the end of August, the annual conference “Lasers. Science and Technologies 2025” brought together members of Lithuania’s laser ecosystem — from engineers, researchers, and executives to policymakers and cross-sector partners.
This year’s event was especially significant, as it marked the 20th anniversary of the Lithuanian Laser Association. Two decades of active collaboration between science and business have helped Lithuania become a global leader in laser technologies.
The conference focused on the challenges and opportunities for future growth: Have we reached the limits of our current niche? Or is it time to strategically expand into new domains — such as quantum technologies, photonics in medicine, space, or defence? Topics also included talent development, international partnerships, the potential of AI, and global competitiveness.
As part of the tradition, two community awards were presented:
🏆 Breakthrough of the Year 2025 – to Integrated Optics, for their achievements in developing laser technologies for space applications
🏆 Innovation of the Year 2025 – to the Laser Research Department at FTMC, for the development of a novel optical element: a 0° angle-of-incidence polarizer and spatial filter for lasers
We sincerely thank all speakers, panelists, moderators, and every participant — your presence and input continue to shape a vibrant and ambitious laser community.
📸 Photography by Giedrius Matulaitis
