This year again approx. 500 participants in the Photonic Days (exhibition, workshops, b2b metings and reception) are expected. There are more than 50 exhibitors. There are 160 presentations in nine workshops (85 industry, 65 research, 10 others). Workshop participation is free of charge. Registration is required. Workshop language is English. Workshop program in parallel sessions on October 17th and 18th 2018 in Berlin-Adlershof: 17.10. EPRISE Roadshow on Photonics in BioMed 17.10. Photonics for Secure and High Speed Communication 17.10. Intelligent Networked Sensor Systems 17.10. High Energy Class Mid-Infrared Laser 17.10. Nanophotonics for solar energy 18.10. Berlin Quantum Optics Symposium: Metrology and Imaging 18.10. PolyPhotonics Berlin - A Technology Platform for Highly Functional Optical Components 18.10. Micro Spectrometer 18.10. Laser technology