Arizona Photonics Days 2023

Optics Valley hosted the 6th Arizona Photonics Days conference in Tucson, Arizona, on January 25-27, 2023, just prior to Photonics West 2023.

Connect with your peers and industry leaders for technical presentations, industry trend discussions, and business-building opportunities with global attendees over three days.

Program Overview

The program will focus on the expanding scope of optics and photonics technologies in industrial and commercial applications in six areas: Sensing and Metrology, Astronomy, Laser Technology, Quantum Information Science, Biomedical Technology, and Glass and Ceramics.

• Daily keynotes by industry leaders
• 30+ innovation and technology presentations
• 25+ company pitches
• Regular networking opportunities
• Optional lab and facility tours

 Important Dates

• Aug. 1, 2022 – Nov. 1, 2022: Call for Papers is now closed.
• Aug. 1, 2022 – Jan. 20, 2023: Sponsor opportunities are now available. Download Sponsor Opportunities PDF Here.

Preliminary Conference Schedule

The preliminary schedule is:

• Jan. 25: 7:30 am — 5:00 pm MST (followed by welcome reception)
• Jan. 26: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm MST
• Jan. 27: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm MST

 Who Should Attend?

• Business owners, executives and professionals of optics and photonics companies
• Industry leaders whose companies apply these technologies
• Academic and industry scientists and engineers
• Optics cluster leadership and staff

Conference Co-Chair	Conference Co-Chair	Biomedical Technology Session Chair	Astronomy Session Chair	Sensing and Metrology Session Chair	Laser Technology Session Chair	Quantum Information Science Session Chair	Glass and Ceramics Session Chair
Jack Schumann Co-Chair, Optics Valley	Robert Walker Vice President, Strategy & Business Development, Leonardo Electronics US	Travis Sawyer, PhD Assistant Professor, Wyant College of Optical Sciences, University of Arizona	Richard Green, PhD Assistant Director for Government Relations, Steward Observatory, University of Arizona	Shelby Ament, PhD Senior Optical Engineer, Arizona Optical Metrology	Lukas Gruber, PhD Director, Business Development, Leonardo Electronics US	Stephen Fleming Director, Strategic Partnerships and Innovation, Center for Quantum Networks, University of Arizona	Michael Mielke, PhD CEO, AdValue Photonics

We gratefully acknowledge these 6th Arizona Photonics Days sponsors:

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

About Optics Valley
Optics Valley is the optics industry cluster for Arizona. The mission of Optics Valley is to catalyze, convene, and connect optics, photonics, astronomy, and supporting business interests throughout Arizona. Optics Valley is a committee of the Arizona Technology Council. www.opticsvalleyaz.org.

About the Global Photonics Alliance
Global Photonics Alliance creates bridges between all optics and photonics clusters to address common matters and facilitate communication and business among members around the world.

About Tech Parks Arizona
Tech Parks Arizona creates the place, environment, and interactive ground that generates, attracts and retains technology companies and talent in alignment with the research, mission, and goals of the University of Arizona (UA). techparks.arizona.edu.

About Arizona Technology Council
The Arizona Technology Council is Arizona’s premier trade association for science and technology companies. Recognized as having a diverse professional business community, Council members work towards furthering the advancement of technology in Arizona through leadership, education, legislation and social action. www.aztechcouncil.org.