The Science + Industry Showcase
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.
Career Zone
Tuesday, 24 September
10:00 – 17:30
Science and Industry Showcase, Booth 209
Maximize your career opportunities by visiting the FiO Career Zone. Take advantage of personalized sessions with professionals offering mock interviews, resume writing assistance and LinkedIn profile reviews. Whether you want to polish your interview skills, refine your resume or optimize your LinkedIn presence, the FiO Career Zone is here to help you succeed. Don't miss this chance to elevate your career.
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Optica Booth
Tuesday, 24 September
10:00 – 17:30
Science and Industry Showcase, Booth 117
We invite you to join us at the Optica Booth. Connect with fellow professionals, exchange ideas and expand your network. The booth is open daily during exhibit hours, so stop by and engage with the Optica community. Additionally, don't miss our Members and Ambassador Happy Hour from 16:30 - 17:30 on Wednesday, 25 September. It's the perfect chance to relax, mingle and enjoy refreshments with colleagues.
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Impacts of Quantum Technologies on Society – Quantum for Good?
Tuesday, 24 September
11:45 – 12:45
Science and Industry Showcase Theater
This panel is comprised of experts in quantum information science and technology (QIST) and social scientists studying the impacts of QIST on society. We will explore the current and future implications of QIST on society, including topics of law, governance, standards and science communications, as well as the ethical and economic impacts of QIST. The aims of the panel include raising awareness of the effects of QIST on society; building a community of informed stakeholders from various communities involved in QIST, including industry, national laboratories, academia and government; and identifying key issues that will drive future activities in this critical cross-section of science, technology, education, business and government.
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Academia, Industry, Government… What’s Right For You?
Tuesday, 24 September
13:30 – 14:30
Science and Industry Showcase Theater
Meet with Optica Ambassadors from academia, industry and government as they debate the opportunities, benefits and challenges of working in the different segments of the optics community.
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Did You Know?
Tuesday, 24 September
14:45 – 15:45
Science and Industry Showcase Theater
Everyone knows about Einstein's theory of relatively, and we all know Theodore Maiman created the laser. But do you know who invented the windshield wiper? Or who patented the laser phaco probe? (By the way, this medical device is used to ablate and remove cataract lenses.) Join us to test your knowledge while we celebrate the scientific community's incredibly diverse history (present and future).
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About CPIA
Tuesday, 24 September
16:00 – 16:30
Science and Industry Showcase Theater
The Colorado Photonics Industry Association (CPIA) is an association of industrial, university and government entities involved in research, development and/or the sale of products or services that involove photonics technologies. Join us for a presentation on local Colorado photonics activities.
Speaker
Damon Lenski, President, CPIA, USA
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CPIA Happy Hour
Tuesday, 24 September
16:30 – 18:00
Science and Industry Showcase, Booths 117 and 319
Join us at the Colorado Photonics Industry Association (CPIA) Happy Hour. Hosted at exhibit booths from Optica (117) and CPIA (319), attendees can grab a drink and connect with local CPIA members and participating industry representatives from the Denver area. Plus, arrive early to see CPIA President Damon Lenski present on local Colorado photonics activities.
RSVP to attend the Happy Hour. >
To participate, you will have to register for FiO LS and pick up a badge at registration. Complimentary Events + Exhibit Pass Registration is available.
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Tech Talk: Precision Redefined Quantum Sensing and Metrology in Optical Clocks
Wednesday, 25 September
11:45 – 12:45
Science and Industry Showcase Theater
Explore the latest in optical clocks and their role in revolutionizing precision measurement. Learn from experts about advancements in quantum sensing and metrology and their impact on fields like fundamental physics and global positioning systems.
Presenter:
Gabrielle Thomas, Menlo Systems GmbH, Germany
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Photonics in Emerging Economies
Wednesday, 25 September
13:30 – 14:30
Science and Industry Showcase Theater
Current and previous FiO presenters based in Africa, Asia and South America will discuss their experience, impact of their research and the current landscape of photonics technology in their respective regions. This panel aims to provide a deeper understanding of photonics advancements in emerging economies, highlight how Optica Membership supports researchers in these regions and offer networking opportunities.
Panelists
Ashim Dhakal, Co-Founder, Chief Scientist, Phutung Research Institute, Nepal
How Nepal Has Started to Participate in Photonics Advancements from Zero
Saroch Leedumrongwatthanakun, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Photonics Research Groups in Thailand
Isaac Nape, Lecturer, University of Witwatersrand, SouthAfrica
Alejandro Velez-Zea, Profesor Universitario Asistente, Universidad de Antioquia, Colombia
Holographic Augmented Reality Research in Colombia: Facing reality
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Tech Talk: Physics-Assisted Machine Learning and Semiclassical Approaches to Quantum System Modeling
Wednesday, 25 September
14:45 – 15:30
Science and Industry Showcase Theater
Discover how combining machine learning with physical principles enhances quantum system modeling. This talk will highlight the practical applications of these methods in quantum computing, material science and more — offering new solutions to complex quantum phenomena.
Presenter:
Zachary H. Levine, National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA
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The 3-Minute Thesis
Wednesday, 25 September
16:00 – 16:30
Science and Industry Showcase Theater
Can you explain your research in three minutes or less? Everyone should have an elevator pitch in which they can discuss their work quickly with audiences that may or may not be in their field. Join Optica Ambassador Gavrielle Untracht, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark, to get tips and tricks to giving a strong 3-minute thesis.
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