Join us to start the week with food, drinks and colleagues!

You are invited to join the Imaging Optical Design Technical Group for this panel discussion, featuring invited speakers from across the three topical meetings. Our panelists will share insights into key technical challenges and solutions related to flat optics, optical design, optical fabrication and testing.

Panelists:

• Noah A. Rubin, University Of California San Diego, USA
• John R. Rogers, Synopsys, Inc., USA
• Ki-Nam Joo, Chosun University, South Korea

Moderator:

• Nicholas Kochan, Physical Sciences Inc., USA

Please RSVP here to let us know you plan to join us for this exciting panel discussion.

This event, organized by the Optical Fabrication and Testing Technical Group, will bring together students, researchers and professionals from academia, industry and startups to discuss career opportunities in optical design, fabrication and metrology. A diverse panel of experts will share insights on career paths, work environments in respective sectors and industry trends. Attendees will be able to ask questions, engage in meaningful discussions and connect with professionals from various sectors. Whether seeking career guidance, collaboration opportunities, or industry insights, this session aims to foster professional growth and strengthen the optics community through knowledge-sharing and networking.

Panelists:

• Logan Graves, AOM, USA
• Soojong Pak, Kyung Hee University, South Korea
• Yuki Shimizu, Hokkaido University, Japan
• Ruiyang Wang, Sichuan University, China
• Ping Zhou, ASML, USA

Moderator:

• Daewook Kim, University of Arizona, USA

Please RSVP here to join us for this event.
 

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the field of optics, enabling smarter, faster and more precise workflows across the entire system lifecycle. This panel will explore the integration of AI in optical design, simulation, fabrication, alignment and assembly—highlighting how data-driven models, machine learning and automation are reshaping traditional approaches. Experts from academia and industry will share insights into cutting-edge tools and real-world applications. Join us for a deep dive into how AI is redefining what’s possible in optical engineering.