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April 21-24, 2026
4th International Conference on UV-LED Technologies & Applications

Welcome to ICULTA 2026

4th International Conference on UV-LED/LD Technologies Applications

When: April 21–24, 2026
Where: Karl-Storz Visitor Center, Berlin, Germany

Building on the remarkable success of previous editions and the continuously growing demand within the UV LED community, the ICULTA conference series returns in 2026! Mark your calendars: ICULTA 2026 – The International Conference on UV LED Technologies Applications – will take place from April 21–24, 2026, as a fully in-person event in the dynamic city of Berlin, Germany.

Organized by the Advanced UV for Life – Association and supported by the International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA),, ICULTA 2026 will once again bring together leading researchers, innovators, and industry pioneers to exchange knowledge, present recent advances, and highlight emerging opportunities in UV LED technologies.

Cutting-edge topics

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, UV LED technologies have entered the global spotlight. What began with strong demand for disinfection has evolved into a rapidly expanding field with application across diverse sectors. Today, UV LED-based systems are used not only for air and surface disinfection but also to control viruses, fungi and bacteria in healthcare and medical treatment – demonstrating the shift far beyond niche applications. Looking ahead, these compact, environmentally friendly and flexible light sources are set to shape the future of multiple industries. They open pathways for breakthrough in disinfection of water, air and surfaces, phototherapy, hygiene, pandemic preparedness, plant growth lighting, food safety agriculture, environmental monitoring, sensing and diagnostics – with many more applications on the horizon.

With continuous advances in epitaxy, chip technology, packaging, and far-UVC development, UV LED technology is unlocking new performance levels and creating entirely new applications for science, industry, and everyday life.

Honorary Chair:
Günther Tränkle – Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH)

Conference Chairs:
Kumiko Oguma – University of Tokyo
Thomas Westerhoff – Fraunhofer IOSB

Program Chairs:
Silke Lohan – Charité Universitätsmedizin
Jonatan Klee – Nichia Europe

General Event Organisation
Thomas Neicke – Advanced UV for Life

Program Committee

Babak Adeli – Watersprint
Robert Bak – Signify
Sara Beck – University of British Columbia
Sven Einfeldt – Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH)
Jutta Eggers – TZW:DVGW
Mark Hoffmann – ams Osram
Klaus Jacobs – Honorary Member Advanced UV for Life
Sven Kaemmerer – Xylem
Michael Kneissl – TU Berlin
Karl Linden – University of Colorado Boulder
Harald Maiweg – Maiweg UV Consulting
Ted Mao – Evercloak Inc., former Pres. of IUVA
Martina Meinke – Charité Universitätsmedizin
Gabriele Messina – Public Health at Università di Siena
Mark Paravia – Opsytec Dr. Gröbel GmbH
Leo Schowalter – Visium, Lit Thinking
Richard Simons – Aquisense
Joseph Smart – Trojan Technologies
Fariborz Taghipour – University of British Columbia
Nick Volet – UV Medico, Aarhus University
Jan Winderlich – Excelitas

Program Preview

Tue, April 21stWed, April 22nd Thu, April 23rd Fri, April 24th
RegistrationRegistration Registration
Members MeetingKeynote Keynote Keynote
TutorialsPresentationsBreakout SessionPresentationsBreakout SessionPresentations
TutorialsPresentationsBreakout SessionPresentationsBreakout Session
Welcome ReceptionPresentations Presentations
Social Social

Tutorials

Apr 21
14-17

Tutorial I: Johannes Schleusener
Fundamentals of UV light Biological Effects

Tutorial II: Tim Wernicke
Introduction to Semiconductor UV-LED Technologies

Tutorial III: Mark Paravia
UV LEDs and UV LED systems, measurements (tbc)

Tutorial VI: Paula Zwicker
Microbicidal Efficacy of far-UV-C in vitro – an Alternative for Chemical Disinfection

Annual General Meeting

Apr 21
11-12

Members of Advanced UV for Life

Speakers Contributions

Apr 21-24

Alexander Wilm – ams OSRAM IT

Andy Davies – Mackwell Health CT

Anna Lena Müssle – sterilAir AG IT

Axel Kramer – University Medicine Greifswald, KRINKO IT

Babak Adeli – Watersprint IT

Bart Salters – Philips IT

Carina Reble – Courage + Khazaka Electronic GmbH IT

Christian Sinn – Köln.Optik Ingenieurbüro PP

David Bustos Cavada – AquiSense CT

David Welch – Columbia University IT

Davide Amodeo – University of Siena CT, PP

Dieter Groß – EBV Elektronik CT

Fariborz Taghipour – University of British Columbia IT

Felix Kraus – POF-AC CT

Florian Weigert – LayTec CT

Gabriele Messina – University of Siena / UV-Heroes IT

Gregor Ebert – Technical University of Munich (TUM) IT

Grigory Onushkin – Signify IT

Hafsa Hameed – Tyndall National Institute PP

Henning Völlm – Gigahertz Optik GmbH CT

Jakob Höpfner – TU Berlin CT

Jan Ruschel – Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) CT

Jens Rass – Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) IT

Jordan Hill – Institute of Photonics (SUPA) CT

Josh Niebling – Illumination Devices CT

Kagiso Loeto – Paul-Drude-Institut CT

Kars-Michiel Lenssen – Independent Expert CT

Karsten König – JenLab GmbH, Saarland University CT, PP

Katja Auer – NALMCO CT

Leo Schowalter – visium.one IT, CT

Mariana Lopes – University of Massachusetts IT

Martina Meinke – Charité Universitätsmedizin IT

Massimo Grigoletto – TU Berlin PP

Mike Clark – Gigahertz Optik GmbH PP

Nabiha Ben Sedrine – Castros SA ?

Nico Morgenbrod – Seoul Viosys CT

Niklas Papathanasiou – sglux GmbH CT

Oliver Lawal – AquiSense, UV SAFE IT

Peter Haumer – Lumitech CT

Philipp Sperle – Xylem Water Solutions CT

Priyanka Maity – Hoenle UV Disinfection GmbH CT

Rajul Randive – Crystal IS CT

Rebekah Seonggyeong Kim – TU Berlin PP

Rich Simons – AquiSense CT

Robert Emms – Human Sunlight / Airport Pilot Project (USA UK) IT

Sara Beck – University of British Columbia IT

Sarina Graupeter – TU Berlin CT

Stephen Zhang – University of British Columbia CT, IT

Tatiana Koutchma – UV4Good CT

Thomas Eigentler – Charité Universitätsmedizin IT

Thusitha Rathnayake – University of British Columbia CT

Tim Schwarzenberger – TZW – DVGW IT

Todd Mikowski – Nichia Corporation IT

Ulli Hansen – MSG Lithoglas GmbH CT

Verena Kowallik – TU Berlin CT

Volker Kokula – LUMITRONIX LED-Technik GmbH CT

Ziyi Zhang – ULTEC IT

Names in alphabetical order

IT – Invited Talk (oral presentation)
CT – Contributed Talk (oral presentation)
PP – Poster Presentation

Note to submitters not included in the speaker list: If your name does not appear in the list above and you have not received a submission rejection notification by email, please contact us.

Event Location

Berlin, Germany – City Center

KARL STORZ Visitor Center Berlin, Scharnhorststraße 3, 10115 Berlin, Germany.

The KARL STORZ visitor center, housed in the restored Empress Augusta Hospital, offers a modern venue, preserving historic charm while serving as a dialog platform.

Hotel Travel

Hotels nearby (Google maps) ↗
Make sure to make your hotel booking early!

Travel by train or S-Bahn or U-Bahn:
Destination Berlin Hauptbahnhof; 10 min walking distance to KARL STORZ Event location

Travel by plane:
Berlin International Airport (BER), Overseas flights may be possible via Frankfurt (FRA) or Munich (MUC)

Sponsorship Opportunities Exhibition

We kindly invite you to consider sponsoring the event and/or participating in the exhibition.

Gold Sponsor

  • Event Dinner Sponsor
  • Table Top Exhibition
  • Roll-up or Banner Placement
  • Logo on Website, Conference Program, Advertisement
  • Lanyard Sponsor (Lanyards to be provided by Sponsor)
  • 3 x Free Participation
  • 9,800 EUR (8,800 EUR for members)

SILVER Sponsor

  • Coffee Break Sponsor
  • Table Top Exhibition
  • Roll-up or Banner Placement
  • Logo on Website and Advertisement
  • 2 x Free Participation
  • 6,500 EUR (5,500 EUR for members)

Bronze Sponsor

  • Logo on Website and Advertisement
  • Roll-up or Banner Placement
  • 1 x Free Participation
  • 3,500 EUR (2,500 EUR for members)

-> If your company is interested in supporting the conference as a sponsor or would like to discuss customized opportunities, please feel free to contact the local organizers at any time at

thomas.neicke (at) advanced-uv (dot) de

We sincerely look forward to your participation and generous support.

Call for Abstracts by Jan 5th

Submit your Abstract

Fast-paced developments in UV LED technology and their diverse applications require close interactions between LED developers, users and decision makers. ICULTA 2026 offers an international platform to present latest results and share state-of-the-art technologies through a wide range of engaging talks, poster presentations and the accompanying exhibition.

Conference topics include:

UV LED Technology

UV LED Applications

» High Efficiency UVC LEDs

» Disinfection

» Regulation Standardisation

» Far-UVC LEDs

» Water Treatment

» Medical Hygiene

» Characterization Lifetimes

» Sensing Analytics

» Healthcare-associated Infections

» Chip Technology Packaging

» Life Sciences

» HVAC Pathogen Control

» Epitaxy Substrates

» Plant Growth

» Instrumentation (HPLC, …)

» Far-UVC Source (XMR, SHG)

» Food Safety

» Home Consumer Applications

» LED Modules Luminaires

» Phototherapy

Abstract submissions will be accepted until January 5th, 2026.

Submit your Abstract

Registration

Conference FeeFeeRegister now
Student
  • Incl. Tutorials
350 €select
Member Advanced UV for Life
  • Incl. Tutorials
  • Incl. participation on the annual general member meeting (only members)
650 €select
Regular – Early Bird (ends Febr 25, 2026)
  • Tutorials optional available (+ 80 €)
780 €select
Regular (from Febr 26, 2026)
  • Tutorials optional available (+ 80 €)
880 € 

Notice to Sponsors
Gold and Silver Sponsors are kindly requested to complete the registration process and apply the promo code provided by email to the sponsoring company, as the conference fee may be already paid as part of sponsoring package.

A Unique Conference Covering the Full UV Value Chain

ICULTA spans the entire value chain of UV LED technology – from basic research and device development to system integration and commercial applications. The conference provides an in-depth look at:

  • Latest developments in UV LED technology

  • Design and performance of UV LED-based systems

  • Application of UV in industry and research

Topics include practical and emerging uses in water, air, and surface disinfection, as well as in medicine, hygiene, life sciences, curing, sensing, horticulture, analytics, and other forward-looking fields.

ICULTA spans the entire value chain of UV LED technology – from basic research and device development to system integration and commercial applications. The conference provides an in-depth look at:

  • Latest developments in UV solid-state technology

  • Design and performance of UV LED-based systems

  • Application of UV solid-state tech in industry and research

Topics include practical and emerging uses in water, air, and surface disinfection, as well as in medicine, hygiene, life sciences, curing, sensing, horticulture, analytics, and other forward-looking fields.

Why Attend ICULTA 2026?

We look forward to welcoming you to Berlin in April 2026! We invite researchers, engineers, technology providers, system integrators, and end-users to be part of this influential event.

  • Gain insights into the newest innovations and industry trends

  • Connect with international experts and decision-makers

  • Explore cross-disciplinary applications and collaboration opportunities

  • Contribute to shaping the future of UV LED technologies

Stay tuned for the official Call for Abstracts, registration details, and program updates here at advanced-uv.de/events/iculta-26/

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