Don’t miss your opportunity to join Image Sensors Europe as it returns to London next week on 17–18 March 2026 for its 20th anniversary edition. This year’s audience already includes confirmed senior representatives from major global technology leaders — including Apple, Sony, ASML, Huawei, ams-ORSAM, Teledyne Technologies, GlobalFoundries, Samsung, TSMC, STMicroelectronics and others — underlining the strategic importance of the conversations taking place across the two days.
With an impressive lineup of speakers from global tech giants and pioneering startups, the conference will explore cutting-edge advancements, market trends, and breakthrough innovations shaping the future of imaging and sensor technologies. Here are the top 10 talks you won’t want to miss, plus a highly anticipated panel discussion.
1. Pixel Power: Image & Depth Sensors for the AI Revolution
Harish Venkataraman, Principal Engineer, Camera & Depth Systems, Meta Reality Labs
Meta’s Reality Labs engineer Harish Venkataraman will dive into the sensor requirements and system architectures powering the AI revolution in augmented reality (AR) and AI glasses. This session will explore how image and depth sensing technologies integrate with AI to create next-generation immersive experiences.
2. Advancing Global-Shutter Imaging for Mobile and Industrial Applications
Dr. Min-Woong Seo, Principal Engineer & Head of Advanced Sensor Design Group, Samsung Electronics
Samsung’s Dr. Min-Woong Seo will present groundbreaking advances in global-shutter image sensors, including hybrid shutter designs and innovative three-stack bonding techniques. Attendees will gain insights into how these technologies overcome traditional limitations and pave the way for high-performance sensor platforms.
3. Future Directions in Factory Automation Image Sensors
Roberto Buttaci, Head of Industrial Sensors, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Europe
Sony’s industrial sensor expert Roberto Buttaci will showcase how Sony’s sensing technologies, including global shutter sensors, SWIR, and UV sensors, are driving advancements in factory automation. This talk will highlight practical solutions to emerging industrial imaging challenges.
4. What in the Heck Is Happening with Image Sensor Product Technology?
Dan McGrath, Senior Technical Fellow, TechInsights
TechInsights’ Dan McGrath will provide a deep dive into the latest image sensor products based on reverse engineering data. Covering trends from pixel scaling shifts to neural network integration at the sensor edge, this talk offers a “crystal ball” look at where image sensor technology is heading.
5. Neural ISP for the Small-Pixel Era
Tom Bishop, Ph.D., Founder & CTO, Glass Imaging
Tom Bishop of Glass Imaging will explore the rise of neural image signal processors (ISPs) that tackle noise, crosstalk, and optical limitations in shrinking pixel sizes. This session will shed light on how AI-powered ISPs are redefining image quality for mobile and edge devices.
6. Latest Updates on Colour Splitting for Ultra-Sensitive Image Sensors
Jeroen Hoet, CEO, eyeo
Jeroen Hoet will introduce nanophotonic colour splitting technology as a revolutionary alternative to traditional Bayer filters. His talk will explain how this approach dramatically improves light efficiency and resolution, opening new possibilities for compact, high-performance cameras.
7. CMOS Image Sensors Industry: New Growth Cycle
Anas Chalak, Market and Technology Analyst – Imaging, Yole Group
Yole Group’s Anas Chalak will present the latest market trends and technology advancements driving a renewed growth phase for CMOS image sensors. Expect a comprehensive overview of ecosystem dynamics, expanding applications, and emerging opportunities.
8. Detector Needs for Astronomy: Promising Detectors for ESO’s Future and the Strategy Toward Curved CMOS
Olaf Iwert & Alessandro Meoli, European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (ESO)
Representatives from ESO will discuss their plans to adopt advanced CMOS detectors, including the potential of curved sensors to simplify optical designs and enhance field of view, driving innovation in astronomical instrumentation.
9. GSENSE: Quantum to Cosmos – Imaging Without Limits with High-Speed, High-QE, Low Noise, Large-Format CMOS Sensors for Next-Generation Science
Jeroen Rotte, Senior Imaging Specialist, Gpixel
Gpixel’s Jeroen Rotte will highlight the GSENSE family of scientific CMOS sensors, showcasing ultra-sensitive, low-noise imaging solutions tailored for scientific discovery from quantum-scale imaging to large-area astronomical applications.
10. Optimizing Machine Vision Through Advanced On-Chip Image Sensor and SoC Synergy
Marie-Charlotte Leclerc, Product Marketing, Industrial, Security & IoT Imaging, STMicroelectronics
Marie-Charlotte Leclerc will present how sensor and system-on-chip (SoC) integration enables efficient, scalable machine vision solutions. This talk emphasizes innovations that balance power efficiency, processing capability, and imaging performance across diverse applications.
Panel Discussion: Quantum Dots — Is There a Bubble Ready to Burst?
Moderator: Renato Turchetta, CEO, IMASENIC
The conference will culminate with a critical panel examining the state of quantum dot (QD) technology in imaging. Industry leaders including experts from imec, Nanoco Technologies, Quantum Science Ltd, and QDI Systems will debate whether the rapid influx of QD companies matches market demand, discuss technical challenges, and explore potential killer applications.
Image Sensors Europe 2026 is set to be one of the most commercially significant editions to date. Beyond the technical programme, the event is known for the quality of its connections — with nine dedicated networking opportunities across the two days, culminating in an evening drinks reception at a central London venue after day one. It’s where conversations continue long after the presentations end — over a drink, face to face — and where partnerships, collaborations, and future projects often begin.
Secure your place now. Join the leaders shaping the future of imaging in London on 17–18 March and use code ISEU26MVP to save 10% on your ticket before registration closes. Learn more at Image-Sensors.com
If you have any questions about the agenda, speakers, group or academic discounts feel free to contact jhughes@smithers.com.
