Welcome to the CARLA Camp 2026, taking place on September 15–16, 2026 between Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and den Bosch.

This two-day programme offers a hands-on CARLA experience and training focused on:

Health -- Energy -- Agri-food

 Day 1 – September 15, 2026
(Morning @ WUR, Wageningen)
Wageningen University & Research (WUR)

09:45 – 10:00
Arrival and walk-in

10:00 – 10:30
Plenary: Optics in Agrifood
Gerrit Polder – Overview of projects and applications of optics in agri/horticulture

10:30 – 11:00
Plenary: Optics in Biomolecular Science
Francesco Simone Ruggeri – Overview of activities in life sciences, health, and food

11:00 – 12:30
Campus Tours (Split into 3 groups)
Participants rotate through three facilities (30 minutes each):

1️⃣ NPEC (Netherlands Plant Eco-phenotyping Centre)
Tour & presentation on optical technologies for plant phenotyping

2️⃣ OnePlanet Research Center
Guided tour on integrated photonics innovations in health, agriculture, food, and environment

3️⃣ NanoFACT Facilities
Guided tour on optical nano-chemical analysis

12:30
Departure to Den Bosch by bus including lunch box

📍 Day 1 – Afternoon
(Conference 1931, Den Bosch)

 

13.30 - 14.45

Deep Dive Lectures: Photonics and matesurfaces - Ahmed Dorrah (TUe)

15:00-16:00

First Workshops:Non academic careers in photonics - Karin Bodewits 

16:00:17:00

How to prepare a CV and get ready for an interview

17:00

Borrel and Networking

📍 Day 2 – September 16, 2026
(Den Bosch)

Participation in the Dutch Photonics Event (register via the link)
Job fair and company meetups

🎓 MPOP students receive free entrance 

if registered via the special link)