Annual User Day - 8th July

Explore. Share. Connect.

Join us for a one-day celebration of the Silicon Photonics community

A day for researchers, students, start-ups — and anyone exploring silicon photonics.

This day is designed for the people driving research and development forward — from PhD students and postdocs, to early-career researchers, start-ups, and engineering teams building new photonic devices.

Whether you’re a current user of CORNERSTONE or just starting to explore what open-access silicon photonics can offer, you’re warmly invited to join us.

 

This year’s theme – User-Led, Future-Focused – is all about celebrating the ideas, breakthroughs and feedback that continue to shape CORNERSTONE’s role in the photonics ecosystem.

What to Expect

  • User-led case studies from start-ups, researchers and developers

  • Join a simulation workshop delivered by ANSYS (C-PIC members only)

  • See what others are working on in our poster and banner showcase 

  • Hear about what supports are available for startups 

  • Networking and collaboration opportunities throughout the day

Who should attend?

  • Current CORNERSTONE users (academic and industry) 
  • Potential users looking to explore our capabilities 
  • Researchers, students, start-ups, and companies developing photonic devices 
  • Anyone curious about open-access silicon photonics 

 

Interested in presenting a poster, bringing a banner, or showcasing your work at CORNERSTONE User Day?
We’re finalising our event layout and participant list — and spaces for posters and banners will close on Thursday 13 June.
📧 Contact us via mail : cornerstone@soton.ac.uk

Member Benefits

CORNERSTONE members will enjoy exclusive advantages for this event – including preferred access and additional opportunities to get involved.
👉 Not a member yet? Sign up now and unlock the full potential of the platform.

AGENDA

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Registration closes on 27th June
Secure your place today and be the first to receive updates.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the University of Southampton this July.

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Getting here

This event will take place at the University of Southampton, Highfield Campus, Murray Building (B58).

Arriving by train:
Arrive at Southampton Central Station, then take a local bus to Highfield Interchange
Other nearby stations: St Denys (25-minute walk), Swaythling, and Southampton Airport Parkway

Arriving by coach:
Go to ‘Southampton Harbour Parade’ and then take local buses to ‘Highfield Interchange’. Some coaches stop at the ‘University of Southampton’ station which is just at the campus.

Arriving by car:
Parking a car is possible for free at the Hampton car par

 

Photography Notice

Photographs will be taken throughout the event and may be used for promotional or publicity purposes, including social media, newsletters, and website content. If you do not wish to appear in any photographs, please contact Lakshmi Nath : l.s.nath@soton.ac.uk

We can’t wait to Welcome YOU this July!