Individual Industry Programming
Membership
Empowering the Future of Photonics
The 2025 Optica Startup Meeting is an intensive, two-day workshop designed to inspire and equip professionals and researchers in the optics and photonics sector to explore entrepreneurship. Tailored for participants with limited business experience, the program bridges the gap between academia, industry, and startup ventures. Through expert-led discussions, hands-on exercises, and structured networking, attendees gain practical tools, strategic insights, and the confidence to transform ideas into viable, high-impact businesses.
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Who Should Attend:
- Researchers and Scientists in optics and photonics exploring how to translate their work into commercial ventures.
- Early-Career Professionals seeking to understand startup fundamentals and innovation commercialization.
- Industry Professionals from corporate R&D or innovation teams looking to foster intrapreneurship or transition into startups.
- Aspiring Entrepreneurs with a technical background in optics, photonics, or related fields who want to build a startup but lack formal business training.
Link to Register: optica.org/startup
Individual Industry Workshops
Optica Individual Industry Member programming offers a tailored experience for professionals within the optics and photonics community. Participants gain exclusive access to cutting-edge research, industry insights, and collaborative opportunities. This specialized program fosters networking among experts, facilitating knowledge exchange and promoting advancements in optical science. Members benefit from targeted events, workshops, and resources, enhancing their expertise and contributing to the growth of the optics industry.
Optica technical communities bring together members from around the globe to help foster lasting, valuable connections.
Optica members are encouraged to join technical groups in their areas of interest, which offer:
- Exclusive networking events for a chance to connect with fellow members
- Special events with tailored programming at Optica meetings
- Technical webinars presented weekly by leaders in the field and over 200 webinars available to watch on demand
- Online forums to engage in discussions with members across the globe
- Focused information on the latest news and developments in the field
- Opportunities to explore emerging topics in the group’s subfield of optics and photonics
