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.
Speakers
Mark Spencer
USA Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Acting Principal Director - Directed Energy
Linkedin
Zachary J. Lapin
Fibertek Inc., Technical Program Manager
Linkedin
Carl T. Boone
The Aerospace Corporation, Manager
Linkedin
Michael Krainak
Relative Dynamics Inc., CTO
Linkedin
Dominic Schulz
Fraunhofer HHI, Head of Strategy Photonics
Linkedin
Giovanni Milione
NEC Laboratories America, Senior Researcher & Business Incubation Lead
Linkedin
Jacob Viner
The Defense Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), Senior Laser Physicist
Linkedin
Désirée Ehlers
AT Federal Ministry of Defence, Quantum Ecosystem Manager & Expert
Linkedin
Chris Maloney
VPI Photonics, Managing Director of US Operations
Linkedin
Casey White
VIAVI Solutions, Product Line Manager - Govt and Commercial Aerospace
Linkedin
Steffen Hellmold
Cerabyte, President
Linkedin
Travis Scott
Finetech, Business Developer Manager
Linkedin
Amitesh Singh
LioniX, Account Manager
Linkedin
Steven La Cava
Ansys, Optical Solutions Engineer
Linkedin
Moderators
Jose Pozo
Optica, Chief Technology Officer
Linkedin
Helena Diez
Optica - Director, Laser and Medical Technologies
Linkedin