Speakers
03 - 07 May 2026
Optica Global Headquarters
Washington,
Kenneth Barber
Sr. Director of Engineering, Edmund Optics, USA
Project Management for Engineering, R&D and Technology Teams
George Bayz
Retired Vice President & General Manager, Synopsys, USA
The Language of Business: Managerial Reporting and Accounting for Decision Making
Gisele Bennett
Co-Founder, MEPSS, LLC, USA
From Research to Real World Impact: An Entrepreneur’s Journey Through Innovation and Startups
Cory Boone
Technical Content Strategist, Zygo, USA
Scientific Communication: From Career Advancement to Educational Outreach
Rebecca Charboneau
Technology Development Engineer, Edmund Optics, USA
The Role of the Product Manager
Keeley Hurley
Chief of Staff, Applied Energetics Inc, USA
What is Corporate Strategy and Why is it Important?
Christian Reimer
Co-Founder and Chief Architect, HyperLight Corp, USA
Career Reflections: Insights for Early Career Success in Industry
