Date: 2-4 June 2026
Location: Tenerife, Spain

The ScyLight Conference is the annual gathering of European and Canadian industry leaders and subject matter experts, presenting the latest advancements in optical and quantum communication technologies under the European Space Agency’s (ESA’s) Optical & Quantum Communications – ScyLight strategic programme and beyond. It offers a dedicated forum for stakeholders to exchange ideas, share knowledge and explore future directions.

This year’s event, the 9th edition of the ScyLight Conference, will be organised around the following topics:

  • Optical communications and networking
  • Quantum communications
  • Intra-satellite photonics data distribution and processing on-board, microwave photonics, photonic integrated circuits

The event will include concise pitches, expert talks from industry and ESA representatives, and insights from leading voices in the satcom market.

Starion’s experts who lead the development of the International Use Cases for Operational Quantum Key Distribution Applications and Services project (INT-UQKD) will be at the conference. Contact us to arrange a meeting with them during the event to discuss the latest developments in national and international quantum-safe communications.

For more information about the event, visit: atpi.eventsair.com/scylight-2026/