# CS International 2027 Themes

The key technical themes shaping the 2027 programme.

## AI: Who will be the biggest winners?

With phenomenal demands for optical sources for data transfer, and the need for efficient power devices for megawatt servers, which companies will thrive in the AI era?

## Gaining an edge in the power industry: scale and strategy

How do you time your transition to 200 mm and 300 mm lines to perfection? And what are the most effective strategies for expanding capacity?

## Strategies in photonics: Identifying the best opportunities

Which laser architectures will deliver the best bang-per-buck? Will microLEDs find a killer application in data transfer for data centres? And what are the biggest opportunities for deep-UV LEDs?

## Making money from trailblazing tech

Which novel ideas are opening up new, lucrative markets? And where’s our industry delivering a step-change in device performance, to create must-have products?


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