Save the date! AKL'26 from April 22 to 24, 2026, in Aachen

© AKL e.V. / Andreas Steindl.
Keynote speech by the then institute director Prof. Constantin Haefner at the International Laser Technology Congress AKL'24 in Aachen.

© AKL e.V. / Andreas Steindl.
More than 500 participants at AKL'24 took advantage of the exhibition accompanying the conference to exchange ideas and network.

© Fraunhofer ILT, Aachen, Germany.
AKL'26 – An in-depth look into the world of laser technology at the interface between industry and science.

With a significantly expanded program, AKL'26 is even more focused on users of laser technology, offering them a comprehensive overview of the latest developments, tried-and-tested applications, and strategic trends.

In keeping with tradition, the congress will start on Wednesday with the Technology Business Day, an event that provides detailed insights into global photonics and laser markets. This event will present market data, strategic analyses and industry-specific perspectives, as well as field reports from laser users in automotive engineering, aerospace, energy, microelectronics, quantum technology, and medical technology.

On Thursday and Friday, the focus will shift to the Laser Technology Conference. This time, there will be four parallel sessions per day, covering the entire spectrum of laser material processing, laser beam source development, systems engineering, and digitalization. New frontiers in application-oriented research — including high-energy lasers for fusion and secondary sources, along with AI in photonics — are paving the way for the production of tomorrow. CEOs and CTOs from renowned companies will discuss diverse applications of high-energy and high-power lasers in industry in a panel discussion.

Covering everything from market strategies to cutting-edge laser applications, AKL’26 offers a forward-looking platform to inform, connect, and inspire the industry of tomorrow.

Press Release from September 24, 2025

Save the date! AKL'26 from April 22 to 24, 2026, in Aachen

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Further information on the AKL'26

AKL'26
International Laser
Technology Congress

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Save the date! AKL'26 from April 22 to 24, 2026, in Aachen

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Further information on the AKL'26

AKL'26 International LaserTechnology Congress

AKL'26
International Laser
Technology Congress