Optica special events at Laser Congress and Exhibition
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22 November 2022
Optica special events at Laser Congress and Exhibition
Barcelona, Spain – The Optica Laser Congress and Exhibition will be held 11 – 15 December 2022 at the Barcelona International Convention Centre in Barcelona, Spain. The congress will feature three co-located meetings, special sessions, and three plenary talks. At Laser Congress, Optica members can participate in networking events and visit the Optica booth (1602).
“In addition to the insightful technical sessions and presentations at Laser Congress, we have crafted career-impacting events for our members of all career levels,” said Genaro Monantez, Chief Membership Engagement Officer, Optica. “We look forward to an enjoyable week with members joining worldwide.”
Congress Welcome Reception
Sunday, 11 December 18:30 – 20:00
Room 212, Barcelona International Convention Centre
Whether you are reconnecting with colleagues that you have not seen in a few years or meeting individuals for the first time, the Congress Welcome Reception is your first opportunity to meet fellow attendees in a casual, relaxed setting before the meeting activities begin.
State of the Industry Panel
Monday, 12 December 13:00 – 14:00
Show Floor Theater, Exhibit Hall
Despite ongoing global challenges, the laser industry continues to grow and expand with increasing applications demanding enhanced performance from state-of-the-art laser systems. Senior leaders in the global laser industry will discuss critical challenges and emerging opportunities underpinning the industry’s further growth.
Moderator:
Gabrielle Thomas, Business Development Manager, Menlo Systems GmbH, Germany
Panelists:
Scott Christensen, Director of Advanced Applications, IPG Photonics, USA
Florian Emaury, CEO, Menhir Photonics AG, Switzerland
Oliver Haupt, Director Strategic Marketing, Coherent, USA
James Kafka, CTO, Spectra-Physics and Fellow, MKS, USA
Hagen Zimer, Managing Director, Trumpf Laser GmbH, Germany
Student and Early Career Networking Happy Hour
Monday, 12 December 18:30 – 20:00
Tibidabo Room, AC Hotel Barcelona Forum
Optica Ambassadors will be in attendance to lead discussions on working in the industry, navigating academia, and other topics of interest.
Optica Laser Systems Technical Group Special Talk & Networking Event
Monday, 12 December 19:00 – 20:30
LS&C Technical Session Room (133-134)
Patrick Baer, Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology, Germany
Talk: High Stability Fiber Lasers at 1 and 2 µm for Gravitational Wave Detectors, Sensing- and Quantum Applications
In Baer’s talk, he will offer an overview of fiber amplifier development at 1 µm and 2 µm, and discuss its recent achievements and current challenges. Attendees are invited to stay after the talk to connect with colleagues over refreshments.
Technology Showcase: Customer-Inspired R&D Efforts at Edmund Optics
Tuesday, 13 December 10:15 – 10:35
Show Floor Theater, Exhibit Hall
Olivia Wheeler-Williams, Ultrafast Laser Optics Engineer, Edmund Optics, USA
In this talk, Wheeler-Williams will discuss how Edmund Optics works closely with its customers to address their applications, which often inspires full-scale research and development efforts to enhance product quality and fundamental knowledge.
Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Entrepreneurship (WiSTEE) Lunch
Tuesday, 13 December 12:45 – 14:00
Room 128, Barcelona International Convention Centre
WiSTEE Connect aims to provide concrete support to help women gain regional connections and global impact in Science, Technology, Engineering and Entrepreneurship (STEE) fields. Information about the WiSTEE lunch will be available prior to the event.
End-User Workshop - Presented by Optica Corporate Membership
Tuesday, 13 December 14:00 – 17:00
Room 120, Barcelona International Convention Centre
Optica Corporate Membership will host a session featuring integrators and end-users of photonics technology. This session will connect optics and laser suppliers with potential technology integrators to understand their current and future needs. The aim is to connect optics and lasers suppliers with potential technology integrators to understand their current and future needs. In a highly interactive setting, speakers will present what their companies do, what technologies are needed now or in the near future; and technology challenges that other participants can help solve.
Congress Banquet
Wednesday, 14 December 18:30 – 22:00
Sant Pau Recinte Modernista
Enjoy a special banquet dinner with fellow attendees at Sant Pau Recinte Modernista.
Sant Pau is the world’s largest Art Nouveau complex and the most important work by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, the architect of Modernisme, the Catalan Art Nouveau. Declared World Heritage by the UNESCO in 1997 for its singularity and artistic beauty, the Art Nouveau Site comprises an architectural complex of 12 pavilions set in green space and interconnected by a kilometer of underground galleries.
Available to Technical Conference registrants with a EUR 25 reservation fee.
ICFO Tour – The Institute of Photonic Sciences
Friday, 16 December 09:30 – 14:00
ICFO – The Institute of Photonic Sciences
The tour begins with a presentation by Dr. Robert Sewell, Head of Academic Affairs, who will offer a brief introduction ICFO and the research conducted at the Institute. Guided tours through laboratories and facilities will follow. Learn more.
About the 2022 Optica Laser Congress and Exhibition
The Laser Congress provides a comprehensive view of the latest advances in solid-state laser development along with recent new applications. This year’s meeting will be presented 11 – 15 December 2022 in a hybrid meeting format to accommodate virtual (online) participation as well as in-person attendance at the Barcelona International Convention Center. Learn more.
About Optica
Optica, Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide, is the society dedicated to promoting the generation, application, archiving and dissemination of knowledge in the field. Founded in 1916, it is the leading organization for scientists, engineers, business professionals, students and others interested in the science of light. Optica's renowned publications, meetings, online resources and in-person activities fuel discoveries, shape real-life applications and accelerate scientific, technical and educational achievement. Discover more at: Optica.org
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