Technical Conference: 27 September - 01 October 2026
Science + Industry Showcase: 29 - 30 September 2026
Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center | Rochester, New York, USA

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Technical Conference: 27 September - 01 October 2026
Science + Industry Showcase: 29 - 30 September 2026
Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center | Rochester, New York, USA

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Science + Industry Showcase

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FiO LS is where science and applications intersect, and nowhere is this collision more realized than in the Science + Industry Showcase — an exhibition that introduces the technologies of tomorrow built with the research of today.

This is where exhibiting companies are partnered with industry- and advocacy-focused show floor programs, innovative demonstrations, networking events and poster presentations.

Learn about new products, find technical and business solutions and gain the most up-to-date market perspective of your industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit companies representing a broad range of the best products and applications in the optics and photonics industry. 

Showfloor Programming

Show Floor

10:00 AM
29 September 2026

Optica Booth, Exhibit Floor, Booth #205

Working in Academia Q&A and Panel Discussion

Join Optica Ambassadors Sai Kanth Dacha, Research Scientist, Columbia University, Garima Bawa, Postdoctoral Scholar, The College of Optics and Photonics, University of Central Florida, Isinsu Baylam Toker, Assistant Professor of Physics, California Polytechnic State University,Tatjana Pladere...

Show Floor

10:00 AM
29 September 2026

Career Zone, Exhibit Floor, Booth #115

1:1 Resume Reviews

RSVP Required
Bring a current resume and/or CV and get expert 1:1 advice from our professional, certified resume reviewers. Pre-registration is encouraged.

Show Floor

11:30 AM
29 September 2026

Booth 401, Empire Hall North

Meet the APS Journal Editors

Connect with APS Journal Editors at Booth 401 for an informal meet-and-greet. Stop by to discuss your research, explore publishing opportunities, and learn more about the APS journal portfolio. Light refreshments will be served. 

Show Floor

11:30 AM
29 September 2026

Optica Booth, Exhibit Floor, Booth #205

Working in Industry Q&A and Panel Discussion

Join Optica Ambassadors Dr. Aishi Bibi, Manufacturing Integration Engineer, Salience Labs Ltd, and Benjamin Cromey, Senior Principal Optical Engineer, BAE Systems for an informative discussion on transitioning from academia and building a career in industry.

Show Floor

12:30 PM
29 September 2026

Showfloor Theater, Empire Hall South

Hear from Program Managers: US Federal Funding & Collaboration Opportunities

Hear from program managers from federal agencies supporting the optics and photonics community. Learn about current funding opportunities, program priorities and pathways for collaboration to help advance your research.

Show Floor

2:00 PM
29 September 2026

Optica Booth #205, Empire North Hall

Optica Member Networking Event

Join us on 29 September at the Optica Booth #205 for the Optica Member Networking Event during FiO + LS. Connect with fellow members, industry leaders, and colleagues from across the optics and photonics community while expanding your professional network.

Show Floor

10:00 AM
30 September 2026

Career Zone, Exhibit Floor, Booth #115

1:1 Resume Reviews

RSVP Required
Bring a current resume and/or CV and get expert 1:1 advice from our professional, certified resume reviewers. Pre-registration is encouraged. 
 

Show Floor

11:30 AM
30 September 2026

Booth 401, Empire Hall North

Meet the APS Journal Editors

Connect with APS Journal Editors at Booth 401 for an informal meet-and-greet. Stop by to discuss your research, explore publishing opportunities, and learn more about the APS journal portfolio. Light refreshments will be served.

Show Floor

11:30 AM
30 September 2026

Showfloor Theater, Empire Hall South

Luminate Finals 2026

RSVP Required

Progress has a beat. Feel it build at the Luminate Accelerator’s annual tech showcase and startup competition, sponsored by Optica as part of Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science (FiO LS).

Luminate Finals 2026 brings the deep-tech companies of Luminate cohort 9 to the stage as...

Show Floor

1:30 PM
30 September 2026

Booth 401, Empire Hall North

Snack and Chat with APS Division of Laser Science

Visit booth 401 at 13:30 to grab a snack and talk with the APS Division of Laser Science leadership and members. A discount code will be available to join the division free of charge.
aps.org/join.

Show Floor

2:00 PM
30 September 2026

Optica Booth #205, Empire Hall North

Tips and Tricks for Staying Involved

As professionals within the industry, our time is largely devoted to the demands of our respective organizations, alongside personal responsibilities and recreational pursuits. These competing obligations often limit our capacity to engage in volunteer efforts that support and advance the...

Show Floor

2:15 PM
30 September 2026

Showfloor Theater, Empire South Hall

AI in Optical System Design

Join us for a panel on AI in Optical System Design on 30th September from 2:15 to 3:15. Artificial intelligence is beginning to change how optical systems are designed, analyzed, and brought from concept to hardware. This panel at Optica FiO + LS brings together perspectives from academia...

Show Floor

2:30 PM
30 September 2026

Optica Booth #205, Empire North Hall

Optica Publishing Group Meet the Journal Editors

Join Optica Publishing Group’s journal editors for informal discussion over cookies and brownies! Bring your questions about understanding acceptance criteria, responding to reviewers, becoming a reviewer, and more. The editors welcome your questions and comments for any of our journals...