Workshop on Photonic Technologies for a Sustainable ICT – PT-Sustain-ICT 2026
In conjunction with the 14th International Conference on Photonics, Optics and Laser Technology – PHOTOPTICS 2026
SCOPE
A combined effect of the predictable linear evolution of the production of electricity and an exponential growth of the ICT electricity demand push industrials to rethink the design of future products for ICT and verticals. A “sustainable by design” approach adopting quantitative/qualitative indicators of key values (environmental, societal and economic) on top of the key performance indicators is required. Based on the expertise of key ongoing projects: EU SNS Sustain-6G and the Danish GreenCOM project proposing 19 new optical technologies, this workshop, after a recall a methodology for a sustainable design targeting long-term impacts, will highlight how optical technologies will play a fundamental role from the access point up to the core of the network including data centers.
Topic of Interest
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Methods for a sustainable ICT (KPIs and KVIs)
- Low energy consumption transceivers
- Optical Wireless Communications (OWC)
- PON and POL
- Optical add/Drop multiplexers for different network segments
- Optical networks for fixed and mobile convergence
- Photonic continuity through the adoption of optical wired and wireless technologies
- All optical networks
- WDM transmission systems at low energy consumption
- Optical Sensing
- Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)
Paper Submission
Prospective authors are invited to submit papers on any of the topics listed above.
Instructions for preparing the manuscript (in Word and LaTeX formats) are available at: Paper Templates
Please also check the Guidelines.
Papers must be submitted electronically via the web-based submission system using the appropriate button on this page.
Important Dates
- Paper Submission: December 17, 2025
- Authors Notification: January 14, 2026
- Camera Ready and Registration: January 22, 2026
Co-Chairs
- Dominique Chiaroni, Nokia Bell Labs, France
- Leif Katsuo Oxenløwe, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
- Olivier Bouchet, Orange France
Workshop Program Committee
- Philippe Chanclou, Orange, France
- Patricia Layec, Nokia Bell Labs, France
- Catherine Lepers, Institut Polytechnique de Paris/Telecom SudParis
- Michael Stübert Berger, DTU Electro
- Line Maria Pyndt Larsen, TDC, Denmark
