• Technical Conference:  26 – 30 October 2025
  • Science + Industry Showcase:   28 – 29 October 2025
  • Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado, USA

Theme: Space Optics

Space Optics

From telescopes to lasers, optical technologies have revolutionized our lives. Space optics is taking these advancements beyond our planet to see further, sense more accurately, communicate faster and much more.

The Space Optics theme brings together innovators from academia, industry and government to showcase the most exciting and critical advancements in developing practical, robust and reliable space-based optical systems. Join us to discover the future of space optics and meet the visionaries who are leading the way.

Theme Coordinator

Zack Lapin, Fibertek, USA

 

  • John W. Conklin

    Visionary Speaker

    John W. Conklin 

    Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida, USA
    Talk Title: Ultra-precise Optical Instruments, Opening New Horizons

 

Invited Speakers

Becky Borrelli, L3H, USA

Katrin Dahl, Space Tech, Italy

Yves Deiss, Exail, USA

Kate Fountaine, Northrop Grumman Corporation, USA

Kristian Kamkjer, NuView, USA

Stratos Kehayas, Gooch & Housego, USA

Michael Nayak, DARPA, USA

Andrew Nicholas, US Navy, USA

Julie Smith, Air Force Research Laboratory, USA