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25 - 30 January 2025
San Francisco, California, US

Enhance your Professional Development at Photonics West

Visit the SPIE Career Hub and gain insights and tips to help advance your career

SPIE career building

Enjoy four powerful days of career development and job skills advancement. Build these focused events and services into your schedule and use the opportunity to make valuable connections.

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26 January 2025 • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST | Marriott Marquis Hotel, Golden Gate A (Lower Level) 
Join us for a day of keynotes, panels, and networking to celebrate twenty years of our Women in Optics planner. Separate registration is required.
27 January 2025 • 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST | Moscone West, Level 2 Lobby 
Free professional headshots for all SPIE Members and Corporate Members. Be ready to show your proof of Membership.
27 January 2025 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST | Moscone West, Community Stage (Level 2) 
Join us for lunch and explore how human evolution and technology have shaped women's roles and opportunities, and what the future holds for gender equality.
28 January 2025 • 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM PST | Moscone West, Room 2001 (Level 2) 
Instructor Dr. Ben Cromey walks us through professional skills needed for a successful career in industry. This same workshop is offered on both Tuesday and Wednesday.
28 January 2025 • 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST | Moscone West, Level 2 Lobby 
Free professional headshots for all SPIE Members and Corporate Members. Be ready to show your proof of Membership.
28 January 2025 • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST | Moscone Center, Hall C (Exhibit Level) 
Meet with companies seeking to hire professionals like you. Bring your resume and put your best foot forward to land your dream job.
28 January 2025 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST | Moscone West, Room 2001 (Level 2) 
Whether you are about to graduate or are a professional looking for a new role, join us for this vital workshop on resume and interview must-dos and don'ts!
28 January 2025 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST | Moscone West, Community Stage (Level 2) 
Join us for lunch and learn how to foster neuro-inclusive physics workspaces by understanding neurodiversity, recognizing barriers, and implementing practical steps for change.
28 January 2025 • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST | Moscone West, Level 2 Lobby 
Free! Bring your resume to receive tactical tips and tricks from a professional resume reviewer.
28 January 2025 • 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM PST | Moscone West, Community Stage (Level 2) 
SPIE Staff and special guests share best practices, tips and tricks for keeping your Chapter engaged year over year.
28 January 2025 • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST | Moscone West, Community Corner (Level 2) 
Students and Early Career attendees! Looking to get advice on critical career choices, life in academia, government, industry, and more? Join us for this fun and casual speed-mentoring session. Snacks and drinks provided!
29 January 2025 • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM PST | Moscone West, Room 2001 (Level 2) 
Learn what to expect, what to avoid, and above all, how to successfully publish your research in a reputable peer-reviewed scholarly journal.
29 January 2025 • 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST | Moscone West, Level 2 Lobby 
Free professional headshots for all SPIE Members and Corporate Members. Be ready to show your proof of Membership.
29 January 2025 • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST | Moscone Center, Hall C (Exhibit Level) 
Meet with companies seeking to hire professionals like you. Bring your resume and put your best foot forward to land your dream job.
29 January 2025 • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST | Moscone West, Level 2 Lobby 
Free! Bring your resume to receive tactical tips and tricks from a professional resume reviewer.
29 January 2025 • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST | Moscone West, Room 2001 (Level 2) 
Instructor Ben Cromey walks us through professional skills needed for a successful career in industry.
29 January 2025 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST | Moscone West, Community Stage (Level 2) 
Join us for lunch and learn how you can elevate your networking skills and advance your career.
30 January 2025 • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST | Moscone West, Community Stage (Level 2) 
Join us for lunch and learn strategies to navigate difficult conversations with confidence and clarity.