We are pleased to announce the upcoming ICULTA 2026, the International Conference on UV, UV-LED Technologies & Applications, taking place from April 21 to 24, 2026, in the dynamic city of Berlin, Germany. Organized by the Advanced UV for Life – Association, ICULTA has established itself as one of the most important global forums for the UV LED community. The conference brings together leading scientists, developers, and users from around the world to exchange ideas, present cutting-edge research, and discuss future directions in this rapidly evolving field.

Experts of Advanced UV for Life are contributing their expertise at the Falling Walls Science Summit 2025 in Berlin.. The international event highlights breakthroughs in science, including deep-ultraviolet (DUV) photonics and other frontier research. Their participation underscores the network’s role in advancing innovative UV technologies with global scientific and societal impact.

Organized in collaboration with the Advanced UV for Life, this session brings together leading scientists, developers, and industry users from across the globe to share insights, present breakthrough research, and shape the future of this rapidly advancing field. Driven by growing demand in high-impact applications such as water purification, surface and air disinfection, medical sterilization, and indoor air quality systems, AlGaN-based ultraviolet light emitters have made remarkable progress. Emerging uses in areas like food safety, semiconductor manufacturing, and environmental monitoring further accelerate innovation. This session will highlight the latest achievements and provide a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art developments in UV-LED technologies and their applications. Chairs: Thomas Neicke (Advanced UV for Life) Prof. Dr. Michael Kneissl (Technische Universität Berlin, Member of Advanced UV for Life) Dr. Sven Einfeldt (Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik, Advanced UV for Life) Speaker: Dr. Boris Landgraf (cosine GmbH) | Marcel Schilling (Technische Universität Berlin) | Jan Ruschel (Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik) | Prof. Dr. Martina Meinke (Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin) | Thomas Westerhoff (Fraunhofer IOSB)

The workshop is a key platform for our UV research community to share the latest R&D breakthroughs in materials, epitaxy, and devices. It is spanning from fundamental science to practical applications, and covers to a large extend UV-LEDs and UV-laser tech. We are proud that selected members of UV for Life are contributing to IWUMD 2025, including: 🔹 Technische Universität Berlin 🔹 Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik 🔹 AIXTRON SE 🔹 ams OSRAM 🔹 LayTec

iWILD 2025 will convene top international experts to discuss the most recent developments, difficulties, and breakthroughs in the field of InAlGaN-based laser diodes. We will cover a wide variety of topics such as (deep) UV laser diodes, surface emitting laser diodes (PCSELs, VCSELs), novel concepts (photonic integration, frequency conversion by SHG,…), and laser diodes based on tunnel junctions or DPDs (including stacked LDs). The most recent developments in optoelectronic technology, InAlGaN laser diodes offer unparalleled potential for use in a variety of fields, including high-speed optical communication, sophisticated sensing, and precise industrial processing and quantum applications. The workshop format features a limited number of high level presentations in single session, aiming at in-depth talks combined with round table discussions. The workshop seeks to facilitate networking with colleagues in the field, stimulate innovations, and establish a cooperative environment for exchanging creative concepts and research findings.

Hosted by T. Wernicke TU Berlin, Å. Haglund Chalmers University of Technology, M. Weyers Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, S. Einfeldt Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, M. Kneissl TU Berlin

Die Mitglieder treffen sich zur jährlichen ordentliche Mitgliederversammlung des Advanced UV for Life in Berlin.

Hosted by T. Wernicke TU Berlin, Å. Haglund Chalmers University of Technology, M. Weyers Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, S. Einfeldt Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, M. Kneissl TU Berlin