Please note, preferably register only one person per company for best possible networking.
Join us at the EPIC Technology Meeting on Disruptive Optics, where leading experts, innovators, and enthusiasts will converge to explore the cutting-edge developments in optics for security applications. This event will delve into the pivotal role of disruptive optics and photonics in enhancing secure communications and advancing safety and security measures. From the creation of advanced optical systems for defense to the integration of photonics in secure data transmission, attendees will gain insights into the latest innovations driving the field. Engage in discussions on current challenges, emerging trends, and the most recent advancements in optics for security. This meeting promises valuable insights, networking opportunities with industry leaders, and a comprehensive overview of the technological advancements shaping the future of security through optics and photonics.
7 April 2025, Monday
Optional agenda:
10:00 – 18:00 Company visits
19:00 – 22:00 Pre-event networking dinner
8 April 2025, Tuesday
12:00 – Registration and networking lunch
13:20 – Welcoming words by EPIC – Jeremy Picot-Clemente, Technology Expert
13:30 – 14:00 KEYNOTE: Thales
14:00 – 15:45 SESSION 1: Disruptive Optics – The Foundation for Future Technologies
14:00 – 15:45 SESSION 1.1: Advances in Disruptive Optics
15:45 – 16:30 Networking coffee break
16:30 – 18:00 SESSION 1.2: From Design to Fabrication
Agenda in preparation – interested attendees can contact Program management and the Technology expert for more information.
18:15 – Departure from the venue to the dinner place
19:00 – 22:00 – Networking dinner
9 April 2025, Wednesday
 07:30 Departure from recommended hotel – TBA.
08:15 – 08:45 Welcome coffee
08:45 – 10:15 SESSION 2: Disruptive Optics for Secured Optical Communication Applications
Agenda in preparation – interested attendees can contact Program management and the Technology expert for more information.
10:15 – 11:00 Networking coffee break
11:00 – 12:30 SESSION 3: Optical Technologies for Security Applications
Agenda in preparation – interested attendees can contact Program management and the Technology expert for more information.
12:45 – 13:45 Networking lunch
13:45 – 15:30 Company visit
15:30 End of the technology meeting
Thales Research and Technology (address: 1 Av. Augustin Fresnel, 91120 Palaiseau, France)
Recommended hotels will be announced soon.