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Global Affairs

Facilitating policies in support of optics and photonics worldwide.

Advocate of Optics
Advocate of Optics

Recognizing an outstanding public official from any country who demonstrates leadership and support for the advancement of optics and photonics. 

Meet our honorees
US Public Affairs Programs
US Public Affairs Programs

Providing Congressional Fellowships, Capitol Hill and District Visits and other resources to advance optics and photonics policy within the United States.

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Policy Issue Statements
Policy Issue Positions

Statements from the Optica Public Policy Council and Board of Directors on critical issues worldwide.

Find out where we stand on the issues
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