PhotonicsphotonicsSecurity & Defensesecurity-defense
8-9 April 2025
EPIC Technology Meeting on Disruptive Optics at Thales
Palaiseau, France

Hosted by
EPIC Members
420.00 Excl. VAT incl. VAT
Invited companies
420.00 Excl. VAT incl. VAT
Non-members
660.00 Excl. VAT incl. VAT


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.

Agenda

7 April 2025, Monday

Optional agenda:

10:00 – 18:00 Company visits
19:00 – 22:00 Pre-event networking dinner at Living Room Palaiseau-Saclay (address: 10 Bd Gaspard Monge, 91120 Palaiseau)

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

  • PHASICS – Amaury Carrard-Draghi, Technical Sales Engineer (France)
  • SPIO Systems – Henrik Madsen, CEO (Denmark)
  • Asphericon – Thomas Hegenbart, Head of Marketing (Germany)
  • Optotune – Claire Kennedy, Senior Business Development Manager (Switzerland)

15:45 – 16:30 Networking coffee break

16:30 – 18:00 SESSION 1.2: From Design to Fabrication

  • KEYNOTE: HENSOLDT OptronicsHigh Performance Multispectral Optical System Design for Defense Applications at HENSOLDT Optronics – Martin Hübner, Head of Smart Sensors HIES (Germany)
  • SynopsysOptical and Manufacturing Design Aware Flow for Metalenses – Maryvonne Chalony, Application Engineer (France)
  • Planopsim
  • Heidelberg Instruments – Dominique Collé, Technical Application Manager (Germany)

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

  • KEYNOTE: European Defence Agency (EDA) – Judith Dijk, Project Officer Optronic Technologies (The Netherlands)
  • Astrolight – Laurynas Mačiulis, Co-founder & CEO (Lithuania)
  • Aircision – Louis Oliveira, Co-founder and Director (The Netherlands)
  • Cailabs – Jean Menguy, Business Development Manager Tilba (France)
  • son-x – Clemens Dicke, Head of Sales and Technology (Germany)

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: Optics for Security Applications

  • 3D AG – Marek Krehel, CTO (Switzerland)

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

Accomodation

Recommended hotel, right next to the meeting venue:

Aparthotel Adagio Access Palaiseau Saclay (address: 6 Boulevard Gaspard Monge, 91120 Palaiseau)

We’ve blocked rooms in the hotel until 10th March, please make sure to book your room asap.

  • 132.00€ per night studio double/separate beds in single occupancy
  • 142.00€ per night triple studio, single occupancy
  • 15.00€ breakfast per day extra
  • 1.63€ tourist tax supplement per day and per person

Bookings to be made by email only, quoting the booking code ‘EPIC to the following email address: Ha0x3-du@adagio-city.com

Cancellation / modification free of charge up to 3 days before arrival

Of course, you can also book any other hotel in the area.

Venue

Thales Research and Technology (address: 1 Av. Augustin Fresnel, 91120 Palaiseau, France)

Recommended hotels will be announced soon.

Technology Advisory Committee
Senior Engineering Services Manager at Jabil
Chief Regional Officer at FEMTOprint
Senior Researcher at TII
Optical Engineering & Optical Technologies Scouting at FORVIA HELLA
Head of Optical Solutions at Synopsys
Head of Application Engineering at NIL Technology
Speakers
Head of Smart Sensors HIES at Hensoldt Optronics
Senior Business Development Manager at Optotune
Application Engineer at Synopsys
Technical Application Manager at Heidelberg Instruments
Business Development Manager Tilba at Cailabs
Co-founder and Director at Aircision
Head of Marketing at Asphericon
Technical Sales Engineer at PHASICS
Co-founder & CEO at Astrolight
Head of Sales and Technology at Son-x
Project Officer Optronic Technologies at European Defence Agency (EDA)


More speakers will be announced soon.

Attendees

More attendees will be announced soon.

Sponsor
Silver
Supported By
Useful resources
Technology Manager
Technology scope and agenda
Jeremy Picot-Clemente, PhD
Jeremy Picot-Clemente, PhD
Technology Expert for Optics and Optical Systems
Programme Manager
Coordination
Lídia Briquets
Lídia Briquets
Programme Manager
Event Manager
Logistics, venue, accommodation, and transportation
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