Laser Applications Conference (LAC)

Laser Applications Conference (LAC) is an all-invited speaker format for industry in laser applications. For 2026 the LAC panels will focus on laser applications across a broad range of fields from environmental, agricultural, fusion and energy, imaging, biological and medical, materials processing and manufacturing, packaging applications, space communications and aerospace and national security.

At LAC, you’ll be immersed in an innovative learning environment that introduces new, groundbreaking information, offers insightful knowledge, showcases cutting-edge products and engages your active participation in important debates and discussions.

Chairs

Sandra Biedron

Element Aero, United States,
Chair

Gregory Quarles

Applied Energetics, Inc, United States,
Chair

Kei Takeya

Institute for Molecular Science, Japan,
Chair

Bryan Germann

Aerotech Inc, United States,
Program Chair

Thomas Grunberger

Austria,
Program Chair

Ruth Houbertz

ThinkMade Engineering & Consulting, Germany,
Program Chair

Committee Members

• Sandra Biedron, Element Aero, United States, Chair
• Gregory Quarles, Applied Energetics, Inc, United States, Chair
• Kei Takeya, Institute for Molecular Science, Japan, Chair
• Bryan Germann, Aerotech Inc, United States, Program Chair
• Thomas Grunberger, , Austria, Program Chair
• Ruth Houbertz, ThinkMade Engineering & Consulting, Germany, Program Chair