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Optica Online Industry Meeting: Defense & Security


20 May 2025 10:00 - 12:00

Eastern Daylight/Summer Time (US & Canada) (UTC -04:00)

Registration for this event is CLOSED. If you would still like to register, please email tpatel@optica.org.

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Due to the sensitivy of the topic, this event will NOT be livestreamed on YouTube, and neither the recording of the meeting nor the presentations will be made available after.

Optics and photonics impact every part of modern defense systems, requiring dependence on many precision technologies. More and more defense and security systems are moving to optically based imaging, remote sensing, and communications. This meeting will cover the latest optical technologies enhancing defense and security operations. Key topics include laser-based surveillance systems, optical countermeasures, advanced imaging techniques for threat detection, and data encryption and cybersecurity. Join us in this meeting with industry leaders and experts to improve situational awareness, enhance security protocols, and support national defense strategies.

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Speakers

Mark Spencer
Mark Spencer

USA Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Acting Principal Director - Directed Energy

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Zachary J. Lapin
Zachary J. Lapin

Fibertek Inc., Technical Program Manager

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Carl T. Boone
Carl T. Boone

The Aerospace Corporation, Manager

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Michael Krainak
Michael Krainak

Relative Dynamics Inc., CTO

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Dominic Schulz
Dominic Schulz

Fraunhofer HHI, Head of Strategy Photonics

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Giovanni Milione
Giovanni Milione

NEC Laboratories America, Senior Researcher & Business Incubation Lead

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Jacob Viner
Jacob Viner

The Defense Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), Senior Laser Physicist

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Désirée Ehlers
Désirée Ehlers

AT Federal Ministry of Defence, Quantum Ecosystem Manager & Expert

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Chris Maloney
Chris Maloney

VPI Photonics, Managing Director of US Operations

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Casey White
Casey White

VIAVI Solutions, Product Line Manager - Govt and Commercial Aerospace

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Steffen Hellmold
Steffen Hellmold

Cerabyte, President

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Travis Scott
Travis Scott

Finetech, Business Developer Manager

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Amitesh Singh
Amitesh Singh

LioniX, Account Manager

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Steven La Cava
Steven La Cava

Ansys, Optical Solutions Engineer

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Moderators

Jose Pozo
Jose Pozo

Optica, Chief Technology Officer

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Helena Diez
Helena Diez

Optica - Director, Laser and Medical Technologies

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