Martynas is the CEO of Light Conversion, a leading femtosecond laser manufacturer located in Vilnius, Lithuania. Previously, Martynas held different positions within the company working at femtosecond laser development, managing world-wide service actives, and serving as head of sales. He holds a degree in laser physics from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and PhD in ultrafast spectroscopy from Vilnius University, Lithuania.

Gediminas graduated from Vilnius University, Faculty of Physics in 1978 and got his PhD degree in 1985 in the field of non-linear laser spectroscopy. Since 1995, he is with the Ekspla and currently holds a position as a consultant on laser technologies. Since May 2021, he is the President of the Lithuanian Laser Association. His activity related to the application of lasers in the industry was moved to the Institute of Physics in 2004. Since February 2011, the laboratory was converted to the Department of Laser Technologies with nearly 100 employees now. His research areas include the development of new laser sources, applications of laser in material micro-processing with ultra-short pulse lasers and photonics and implementation of laser technologies in the industry. 2013-2017, he was coordinating the European FP7 project APPOLO on assessment of laser-based equipment with 36 partners across Europe and is involved in the implementation of H2020 projects Pulsate, PhotonHUB Europe, Multiscan 3D and i.FAST.

Mantvydas managed laser product line, dedicated for photo acoustic imaging applications, which has potential to be used in breast cancer and other disease diagnoses. His work is driven by curiosity and passion for photonics and medical advancements. Mantvydas graduated Engineering in Vilnius University in 2011. Afterward, he worked as a laser engineer in an eye surgery clinic, as a technical customer support engineer and later, as product manager in EKSPLA. He has a diverse thirteen-plus years of experience in building relationships with customers and managing laser products and sales teams in industrial, R&D, and biomedical laser markets. Since June 2018 Mantvydas has been leading the EKSPLA sales team.

Tim holds a master’s degree in computational science and a PhD in natural science. During his PhD study, he focused on the computational modelling of tribological processes of diamond-like carbon coatings using Molecular Dynamics simulations. He switched in 2014 from the academic field more towards applied research at Fraunhofer-Institute of Material and Beam Technologies (Fraunhofer IWS Dresden, Germany). As part of this paradigm shift, he directed his full focus to the topic of laser-based micromachining with the goal of advanced surface functionalization. From 2017-2021, he led the group surface functionalization at Fraunhofer IWS where he and his team developed unique surface structuring solutions for industry and academia using mainly (but not solely) interference-based laser surface texturing approaches. Since 2021, he is the CEO from Fusion Bionic, a spin-off from Fraunhofer IWS which focuses on the commercialization of laser texturing solutions using Direct Laser Interference Patterning for large-area and high-speed laser surface functionalization.

Holger studied Physics in Aachen and earned his PhD at the Institut Lasertechnik there. He then worked for TRUMPF in Germany and the United States in various leadership positions for 12 years. He returned to Germany in 2008 to Technolas Perfect Vision, where he served as COO and CTO. In 2015, he joined SCANLAB as Head of Business Development.

Gwenn is an Optical Engineer. She graduated from the Institut d'Optique in Paris in 2010. She has worked in the defense industry for Qioptiq in Singapore as a test engineer, for the space industry within the Thales group as an Optical Engineer and Project manager, and in the LIDAR industry for Lumibird as a Product Line Manager. Gwenn is now Product Line Manager at Cailabs in charge of the development of beam-shaping products for laser material processing applications, which includes both micro and macro-processing.

Sarunas joined DMC in 2019 and has since been responsible for business development and company growth. He has a strong technical background in physics and software engineering, along with years of experience in management and business development within the photonics industry. Before joining DMC, he served as a senior sales engineer, working on various photonics-related projects. Prior to that, he held multiple research and consulting positions, including at Hitachi in Japan. He holds a BSc and MSc in physics from Vilnius University.

Etienne received his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Toronto in 2013 for his work on non-linear-optics amplifiers for ultrafast lasers. For the next four years, he worked in the laser industry with Light Matter Interaction and Attodynes lasers. In 2017, he joined Oxford Lasers as an Application Engineer in the R&D team. His work focuses on developing new laser micro-machining applications. Etienne is currently leading the development of ultrafast laser micro-welding at Oxford Lasers.

Anika has a Bachelor's degree in Biomimicry and a Master's degree in Production Engineering. She started her career at BIAS in 2018 as a research assistant in the field of surface technology and additive manufacturing of metals. Since 2023, she is responsible for Industry and Networks at BIAS. In this position, she is focussing on transferring the latest research results into industrial applications.

Vytautas has studied physics at Vilnius University in Lithuania and 2009 joined WOP. With over than fifteen years of work in research department, he accumulated experience in activities related femtosecond laser microprocessing, like photovoltaics applications, glass cutting, various materials drilling and structuring. Currently managing team of highly skilled researchers.

Maik has about 20 years of experience in laser development. He studied technical physics in Münster and received his PhD in Physics from the University of Hanover. After his PhD, he worked at the Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. and was leading the solid-state photonics group. Diode pumped solid-state lasers are the area of expertise and beside lasers for gravitational wave detection he developed space-born lasers and high-power industrial laser systems. Maik Frede published about 200 scientific publications, further for his work in the area of gravitational wave detection he received the Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics and the OSA’s Paul F. Forman Team Engineering Excellence Award in 2016.

Ilya specializes in global photonics markets at Fluence, where he provides tailored technical solutions to meet unique customer needs. In his role, Ilya delivers presentations and demos to both technical and non-technical audiences, actively pursues new business opportunities in laser technology, and works toward achieving sales targets. He is dedicated to building strong customer relationships and offering ongoing technical support throughout the sales process.

Andreas studied mechanical engineering with the specialization in laser technology at the University of Stuttgart. Followed by a PhD thesis with focus on laser welding with disk lasers and the advantage of good focusability at the Institut für Strahlwerkzeuge (IFSW) of University of Stuttgart. He joined Bosch Manufacturing Solutions in 2005 as a expert for laser technology. Since 2008 he is responsible for laser technology at Bosch Manufacturing

Abel is a seasoned expert in laser technologies, boasting a Ph.D. in Optics and Photonics and a solid foundation in Physics. With over a decade of experience in both industry and academia, Abel currently leads the Innovation Laser Process and Laser Applications Departments at LASEA SA, focusing on advancing laser technologies. Abel’s skill set includes optics and laser technology, laser materials processing, project management, and product development. He excels in planning and R&D, driving innovative solutions while effectively managing teams to achieve project goals.

Thorsten is an expert in the laser industry and has been an integral part of the Precitec team since 2006. As Head of Sales for Additive Manufacturing, he is responsible for the strategic direction and growth of the Additive Manufacturing business unit. His experience in product management, marketing, and sales, coupled with his knowledge of laser technology, makes him a valued partner for customers and partners. Prior to his current role, Thorsten Lorenz successfully led numerous projects in the field of laser material processing and significantly contributed to the development of Precitec´s innovative products.

Lars been Silicon Light Machines’ Chief Executive Officer since October 2011. He joined the company in 2005 and has held positions as Senior Director of Systems Engineering and Vice president of Engineering and Business development. Dr. Eng brings to the job more than 15 years of designing and delivering optical and electronic components and subsystems to the telecommunications, industrial, and consumer markets. Prior to joining Silicon Light Machines, Dr. Eng held engineering director positions at Finisar and AT&T Bell Laboratories and Lucent Technologies. He holds a PhD in applied physics from California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, and an MS in electrical engineering from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden.

Simas leads the Laser Applications Laboratory at Light Conversion, where he specializes in femtosecond micromachining feasibility testing, system design, and providing expert consultations. With over 8 years of experience at the company, Simas also contributes his knowledge as a Laser Application Engineer. Alongside his industry role, Simas is a Researcher at Vilnius University, focusing on femtosecond laser micromachining and microfabrication. He earned his PhD in Laser and Optical Engineering from Vilnius University.

Martin has been working as program manager at Pulsar Photonics for about a year. His core competencies are in the field of laser material processing by means of USP laser radiation and the scaling of USP processes. After studying physics at RWTH Aachen University, he moved to the Chair of Laser Technology at RWTH Aachen University and worked on fundamental laser material interactions. He then worked at the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT for 10 years and headed the laser micromachining group until 2023.

Cliff has for the last three decades provided precision mechatronics and motion control solutions across the globe. He heads the strategy push for Industrial Automation at Physik Instrumente, which places significance on the market for Laser Material Processing. Cliff holds a PhD from the University of Warwick. The UK government recognizes him as an expert in the field of precision automation and has held the chair for cross-industrial / academic panels who seek to advance technology in manufacturing.

Thomas holds an engineering degree from the University of Technology in Chemnitz, Germany. In 2010, he began his career with an internship at 3D-Micromac. After graduation in 2011 he started in the application and process development team, where he supported customers transferring laser processes to 3D-Micromac machine solutions and oversaw the installation of numerous laser micromachining systems worldwide. As his expertise grew, Thomas was promoted to team leader of the Application & Jobshop department, where he successfully established and managed the company’s contract manufacturing division. In 2023, he advanced to Head of Technology and Innovation Services. In this position, he now oversees the entire department, including the applications, contract manufacturing, technology and innovation management, as well as process architecture teams.

Benoît obtained his PhD at Xlim Research Institute, focusing on hollow-core photonic crystal fiber (HCPCF) for high-power laser applications and their use in the next generation of industrial laser machines. He has nearly 10 years of experience in the industry with highly innovative HCPCF and PMC technology. Benoît is leading the GLOphotonics "Beam Delivery" Business and Technology unit, which is responsible for developing beam delivery module products and bespoke solutions for ultrashort pulse laser delivery and integration into systems for applications such as micromachining, structuring, and bio-imaging, among others.

Persephone has been a product development engineer at PowerPhotonic Ltd in Dalgety Bay since July 2021. She graduated from the University of St Andrews where she completed a masters degree in experimental physics (focusing on Optical Coherence Tomography using Monte Carlo techniques in her final year). She went on to successfully complete her PhD on advanced microscopy methods (including SIM and Light-Sheet Microscopy) for applications in histopathology in December 2022. Persephone’s work now primarily concentrates on the design, development and manufacture of freeform optical components for laser systems, specifically beam shaping optics for use in micro-machining, welding and medical applications.

Vincent is leading strategic business development initiatives at Amplitude. With over 16 years of experience at the company, Vincent previously served as Vice President of Sales for 11 years, overseeing global sales development and being a key member of the executive committee. His tenure at Amplitude includes roles as Sales and Marketing Manager, where he was instrumental in expanding the company’s international presence. Prior to joining Amplitude, Vincent worked at APEX Technologies as Sales & Marketing Manager for nearly 5 years, focusing on global sales strategies and marketing efforts.

Lucas is a mechanical engineer (MSc) that works in the field of laser micromachining since 2016. During this time, he worked several different laser processes like cutting, drilling, trepanning and ablation of various materials. The R&D work also includes applied project work on the development of OEM