ELT-Instrumentation Procurement Webinar

Europe/Berlin
Anja Basters (PT (Strategie und Kommunikation)), Christine Halm (PT (Administration)), Martin Uhlig (PT (Strategie und Kommunikation))
Description

Webinar organised for the ESO Member state industry suppliers to the Extreme Large Telescope (ELT) Instruments

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming ELT-Instrumentation Procurement Webinar on October 1st, 2025. This event is a follow-up to the successful ELT-Instruments-Information Day held in Geneva on April 7th, 2022, organised by the ESO Industrial Liaison Officers (ILOs) of the ESO member states.

Why Attend? This webinar is designed to foster collaboration between industry and the scientific community, ensuring that the latest advancements in telescope technology meet the needs of both sectors. It's an excellent opportunity for suppliers to learn about upcoming projects and procurement opportunities, and for researchers to connect with potential partners.

Who Should Attend? We are reaching out to all ESO suppliers who attended earlier events and welcoming new participants. We are particularly interested in services related to:

  • Cryogenics
  •  Optics
  • Electronics
  • Mechanics
  • Steel construction
  • Software programming
  • Detectors
  • Control systems

And more!

We look forward to your participation in making this webinar a success and strengthening the collaboration between industry and the scientific community.

The ESO Industry Liaison Officers

Registration
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    • 13:00 13:20
      Welcome and Introduction 20m

      • Overview of the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) status

    • 13:20 14:00
      Project Presentations: MICADO and METIS 40m

      • Status updates on manufacturing and assembly phases
      • Combined Q&A Session

    • 14:00 14:40
      Project Presentations: HARMONI and MORPHEO 40m

      • Status updates on transitioning from design to manufacturing
      • Combined Q&A Session

    • 14:40 15:20
      Project Presentations: ANDES, MOSAIC, and PCS 40m

      • ANDES and MOSAIC: Status updates on design phase
      • PCS: Status update on research phase
      • Combined Q&A Session

    • 15:20 15:45
      Overview of Procurement for other Projects by ESO 25m

      • Infrastructure upgrades
      • CTA
      • ALMA
      • VLT
      • research projects

    • 15:45 16:00
      Closing Remarks and Breakout Sessions 15m

      Breakout sessions per instrument for direct 1-to-1 interaction