SPIE Photonex industry events

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Hear from industry and organizational leaders

Get insights and prognostications straight from industry experts. Sessions are on the latest technology advancements and opportunities and achievements in the UK and Europe.

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2023 Industry Programme Chairs


Simon Andrews

Executive Director, Fraunhofer UK Research Ltd (United Kingdom)

Najwa Sidqi

Knowledge Transfer Manager, Innovate UK KTN, (United Kingdom)

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25 October 2023 • 11:15 - 12:45 BST | Industry Sessions Hall 5 
Simon Andrews of Fraunhofer UK heads up the great line up of speakers giving a 360-degree view of Photonics and Government Initiatives.
25 October 2023 • 13:30 - 17:00 BST | Industry Sessions Hall 5 
Najwa Sidqi, Innovate UK/KTN leads this year's forum on Quantum Devices and Applications. Join us for exciting presentations by industry representatives such as Zero Point motion, Qinetiq, NPL, and others.
26 October 2023 • 10:30 - 11:50 BST | Industry Sessions, Hall 5 
Join a range of industry speakers to learn about photonics in space exploration.
26 October 2023 • 12:30 - 13:30 BST | Industry Sessions Hall 5 
This panel will discuss the experiences of photonics professionals from historically excluded groups, and identify opportunities to create a more inclusive research community.
26 October 2023 • 13:30 - 14:30 BST | Industry Sessions Hall 5 
Join us and Alison McLeod for presentations highlighting Advances in Photonics and Nanofabrication.