EPIC presentation made at the 13th CHInano Conference & Expo held at Suzhou International Expo Center, China. EPIC is the largest photonics industry association in the world with more than 800 member companies. EPIC promotes the sustainable development of organizations working in the field of photonics in Europe. EPIC fosters a vibrant photonics ecosystem by maintaining a strong network and acting as a catalyst and facilitator for technological and commercial advancement. EPIC publishes market and technology reports, organizes technical workshops and B2B roundtables, supports EU funding proposals, advocacy and lobbying, education and training activities, standards and roadmaps, pavilions at exhibitions. www.epic-assoc.com