ICSO 2026 - International Conference on Space Optics

Conference Details

Date: 12 October 2026

Time: 08:00

Duration: 5 days

Location: Sorrento, Italy

Cost: € 500 - € 1250

Organiser: ESA/ESTEC and CNES - French National Space Agency

Conference Website

Conference Description

ICSO 2026 is the 16^th edition of the largest meeting worldwide of experts working in all disciplines of Optical, Optoelectronic and Photonic Technologies for Space Applications.

The purpose of ICSO is to bring together the Space Optics Community and exchange information and ideas on the Research, Development, Qualification and Flight Experience of using optical technologies for space missions. Technology experts meet Mission experts to address the lessons learnt from past developments and identify the next significant developments in employing lightwave technologies and techniques used in all types of Space Missions. ICSO 2026 will be held in Sorrento, Italy and is the 16^th conference of the series co-organised by ESA and CNES.