The fourth annual Photonics Industry Summit will be held in Washington, DC, by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics. High-level members from US government agencies, US legislative representatives, CEOs from associated companies, and leaders from the optics and photonics sector will all be present at the event.
Together, they will discuss their goals and aspirations for initiatives pertaining to optics and photonics in important fields as quantum, biotechnology, semiconductors, space, directed energy, and other cutting-edge technologies.
The Featured Speakers Include:
- US Congressperson Joe Morelle
- NASA Acting Deputy Associate Administrator, Science Mission Directorate Mark Clampin
- NIH Director of the National Institutes of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering Bruce Tromberg
- Akin Senior Counsel Matthew S. Borman
- NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships Kerri Dugan
- US Department of Energy Program Director, Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy Emily R. Kinser
- Defense Innovation Unit Technical Program Manager Jeffrey Wright
- SPIE CEOKent Rochford
On September 17, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, SPIE will hold a Congressional Reception at the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill in advance of the summit.
This is an opportunity to network, engage directly with lawmakers, and lobby for the photonics business without the need for extra registration.
Leadership Comments
“I’m very much looking forward to this year’s SPIE Photonics Industry Summit,” says SPIE Director of Government Affairs Jennifer O’Bryan. “The constantly changing policy landscape can be challenging for company executives. This unique opportunity allows direct access to a range of senior government officials with significant budget authority. Additionally, the complementary congressional reception offers a truly unique opportunity to engage with your elected representatives.”
The event is sponsored by Hamamatsu, Leonardo, Optimax, Sydor Optics, Thorlabs, and TOPTICA.
To Register For SPIE Photonics Industry Summit, Click Here.
