Optional agenda
17 September, 2024, Tuesday
13:00 – 17:00 Companies visits
19:00 – 22:00 EPIC Pre-event networking dinner
Agenda
18 September, 2024, Wednesday
12:00 – 13:30 Registration and lunch
13:30 – 13:40 Welcoming words by EPIC
13:30 – 13:40 Welcoming words by Host
13:45 – 15:45 SESSION 1: APPLICATIONS AND IMPACTS OF MINIATURIZED OPTICS
In this session, we will explore the many practical uses and significant impacts of miniaturized optics. Experts from various industries will shed light on how photonics advancements have changed fields like medical imaging, augmented reality, and telecommunications. From small cameras to compact sensors, we’ll discuss how miniaturized optics are reshaping our world, opening up new possibilities for devices and systems.
- HELLA Forvia – Daniela Karthaus, Optical Engineer & Technology Scout
- Mikrop – Dzelal Kura, Director Sales & Marketing (Switzerland)
Agenda in preparation, interested speakers can contact us with their proposals
15:45 – 16:30 Networking coffee break
16:30 – 18:30 SESSION 2: DESIGN AND SIMULATIONS FOR MINIATURIZED OPTICS
The session 2 will be focused on detailed design and careful simulations involved in miniaturized optics. We’ll look at things like micro-lenses and nanostructures, uncovering the innovative design methods and advanced simulation tools driving the development of small optical systems. Companies leading this field will share their expertise, revealing the complexities and solutions in designing optics on a small scale.
- Photonics Precision Engineering – Dominik Schulz, Optical Design Engineer (Germany)
- PlanOpSim – Meta-surface Design Methods from the nano- to Macro Level – Lieven Penninck, Founder (Belgium)
Agenda in preparation, companies interested in participating can contact us with their proposals
19:00 – Departure from venue and walking tour to the dinner place.
20:00 – 22:00 Networking dinner
19 September, 2024, Thursday
07:30 Departure from recommended hotel – TBA.
08:15 – 08:45 Welcoming coffee break
09:00 – 10:45 SESSION 3: MANUFACTURING CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS FOR MINIATURIZED OPTICS
The final session of the technology meeting will explore the latest breakthroughs in optical technologies on a small scale. From nanophotonics to micro-optical systems, this session showcases cutting-edge optical innovation. Experts from R&D will reveal recent advancements in ultra-compact optical devices.
- FEMTOprint
- Vanguard Automation – Sebastian Skacel, Head of Application Management (Germany)
- Joanneum Research – Paul Hartmann, Director of Institute MATERIALS (Austria)
Agenda in preparation, companies interested in participating can contact us with their proposals
10:45 – 11:30 Networking coffee break
11:30: – 13:15 SESSION 4 RECENT ADVANCES IN OPTICAL TECHNOLOGIES AT MICRO AND NANO SCALES
The final session of the technology meeting will explore the latest breakthroughs in optical technologies on a small scale. From nanophotonics to micro-optical systems, this session showcases cutting-edge optical innovation. Experts from R&D will reveal recent advancements in ultra-compact optical devices.
- KEYNOTE: TII – Technology Innovation Institute – Ravi K. Saripalli, Senior Researcher (United Arab Emirates)
- DELO – Stephan Prinz, Senior Product Manager (Germany)
Agenda in preparation, companies interested in participating can contact us with their proposals
13:30 – 15:00 Networking lunch
15:00 Company visit and end of the technology meeting
