Jena, July 6, 2026. Starting today, Jenoptik AG invites citizens and visitors to the city to its long-term product exhibition in the foyer of the Ernst-Abbe-Hochhaus. Under the motto “Experience More Light,” the company offers a permanently free opportunity to learn about the technology and history of the traditional Jena-based corporation.
- What: Product exhibition “Experience More Light”
- When: July 6, 2026, to October 5, 2027
- Where: Foyer of the Ernst-Abbe-Hochhaus, Carl-Zeiß-Straße 1, 07743 Jena
- Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Admission: Free
- Contact: events@jenoptik.com or phone 03641 652523
Insight into Technology and Commitment
The exhibition offers visitors a comprehensive overview of Jenoptik’s current product range. The focus is on experiencing light technologies and optoelectronic systems that are developed at the Jena site and used worldwide. In addition to modern innovations, the presentation highlights the company’s rich history since its founding and its close connection to the scientific hub of Jena. Another focus is dedicated to the corporation’s diverse social commitment in the region.
Long-term offer for all interested parties
A key feature of the exhibition is its long-term availability. For a period of more than a year—until October 5, 2027—the presentation will remain open to the public on weekdays. The offer is specifically aimed at school classes, students, trade visitors, and interested citizens alike.
Due to the free admission, the visit is also ideal as a bad-weather activity in Jena’s city center. Those interested in further technological educational opportunities in the region can find exciting, practical additions in the field of natural sciences, such as the Girls’ Robotics Workshop at the Lichtwerkstatt.
The following key points apply to the visit:
- Barrier-free access directly in the foyer of the headquarters
- Extensive information on the development of the optics location
- Presentation of local funding projects and partnerships
- Ideal combination with a historical city tour
🏛️ History & Building: The Ernst-Abbe-Hochhaus
The Ernst-Abbe-Hochhaus on Carl-Zeiß-Straße is one of the most prominent buildings in Jena’s city center. Built as a modern administrative building, it stands as a symbol for the rise and technological pioneering spirit of the optical industry in Thuringia. Named after the physicist and social reformer Ernst Abbe, the building now houses the corporate headquarters of JENOPTIK AG. The surrounding areas form the historical heart of the former Zeiss main plant, which made Jena known worldwide as the “City of Light.”
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