Current fundamental research, the practice-oriented development of photonics solutions, success stories for industrial applications, networking and knowledge-sharing – the World of Photonics Congress has been bridging the gap between science and industry since 1973. We look forward to seeing you at the next World of Photonics Congress in Munich from May 12 – 16, 2013. One of the top three conferences worldwide will welcome you with new topics, conferences and a series of special symposia for cutting-edge technologies based on light.