08 - 12 December, 2024
INSELHOTEL Potsdam-Hermannswerder
Potsdam, Germany
We have an engaging and informative program featuring thought leaders in optics and photonics. The Career Accelerator begins on Sunday 08 December 2024 and concludes on Thursday 12 December 2024. To learn more about the topics and speakers featured each day, please click on the tabs below.
Speakers and timing are subject to change.
Arrival Day
13:00-17:00 Check into INSELHOTEL Potsdam-Hermannswerder
19:00-19:15 Welcome Remarks & Opening Reception
Speaker: Chad Stark, Executive Director, Optica Foundation
Speaker: Adrian Mahlko, Managing Director, OpTecBB
19:15-21:00 Icebreaker & Opening reception
07:00-08:30 Breakfast
08:30-09:00 Introduction of the Day
Speaker: Adrian Mahlko, Managing Director, OpTecBB
09:00-10:30 Kickoff: Sustainable Networking for Scientists and Engineers
Speaker: Coming soon
10:30-10:35 Break
10:35-11:35 Explore Career Opportunities in the Corporate Photonics Sector
Speaker: Coming soon
11:35-13:00 Lunch
13:00-14:00 From Resume Review to Final Offer: Inside HR and the Hiring Process
Speaker: Coming soon
14:00-15:00 Negotiation Skills
Speaker: Coming soon
15:00-15:30 Break
15:30-16:30 Leadership Styles and Teams in the Corporate Environment
Speaker: Coming soon
16:30-17:00 Daily Wrap-Up
17:00-19:00 Break
19:00-21:30 Dinner & Activity
07:00-09:00 Breakfast
09:00-09:30 Introduction of the Day
Speaker: Adrian Mahlko, Managing Director, OpTecBB
09:30-10:30 The World of Optical Engineering: Hardware Careers
Speaker: Coming soon
10:30-10:35 Break
10:35-11:35 The Language of Business: Managerial Reporting and Accounting for Decision Making (Part 1)
Speaker: Coming soon
11:35-13:00 Lunch
13:00-14:00 The Language of Business: Managerial Reporting and Accounting for Decision Making (Part 2)
Speaker: Coming soon
14:00-15:00 Intellectual Property: Academia vs. Corporate Approaches
Speaker: Coming soon
15:00-15:30 Break
15:30-16:30 The World of Optical Engineering Software Careers
Speaker: Coming soon
16:30-17:00 Daily Wrap-Up
17:00-20:00 Dinner
07:00-09:00 Breakfast
09:00-09:30 Introduction of the Day
Speaker: Adrian Mahlko, Managing Director, OpTecBB
09:30-10:30 Project Management for Engineering, R&D and Technology Teams
Speaker: Coming soon
10:30-10:35 Break
10:35-11:35 Identifying Emerging Technology Trends: Innovation and Product Development
Speaker: Coming soon
11:35-13:00 Lunch
13:00-14:00 The Role of the Sales Professional
Speakers: Coming soon
14:00-15:00 Navigating Corporate Strategy in Technology: Keys to Success
Speakers: Coming soon
15:00-15:30 Break
15:30-16:30 The Role of the Product Manager
Speaker: Coming soon
16:35-17:35 The Role of Marketing and Sales
Speaker: Coming soon
17:35-18:05 Daily Wrap-Up
18:00-19:00 Open time
19:00-21:30 Dinner
07:00-09:00 Breakfast and Room Check Out
09:00 Adjournment
