Upcoming Events
Events
WORKinOPTICS Career Events
Offering both in-person and virtual opportunities, these events are the perfect place to network, gain professional skills, and jumpstart your career in optics and photonics.
Careers
Careers, Challenges and Change: Women Leaders in Optics and Photonics
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In honor of Women’s History Month, join us for a candid and inspiring panel discussion featuring women leaders across academia, industry, and entrepreneurship in optics and photonics. Our panelists will share their career journeys, current work, and the lessons they’ve learned navigating technical fields as women in STEM.
Hear from Begüm Kabagöz, Postdoctoral Associate at the MIT Kavli Institute, Diana Mojahed, CEO of Lightfinder, and Caroline Boudoux, Professor at Polytechnique Montréal, as they reflect on the role of mentorship and sponsorship, overcoming challenges, building skills, and balancing demanding careers. The conversation will also explore how the landscape for women in optics and photonics has evolved, and what still needs to change.
This session is designed for students, early-career professionals, and established scientists alike who are interested in career growth, leadership, and advancing equity in STEM.
OFC 2026 Career Zone
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Powering Connections, Advancing Careers in Optical Networking & Communications
The OFC Career Zone is your go-to destination for workforce development in the optical networking and communications industry. Whether you're an employer looking to connect with top-tier talent or a job seeker exploring your next career move, the Career Zone offers unique opportunities to build relationships, elevate visibility, and access expert resources.
For Employers:
- Meet Qualified Candidates: Engage with early-career and experienced professionals actively seeking roles in optics, photonics, and networking.
- Host a Recruitment Table: Conduct 1:1 interviews, build your talent pipeline, and increase your company’s visibility at the heart of the conference.
- Expand Brand Exposure: Position your organization as a leader in the industry by participating in live programming and networking events.
- Explore Partnerships: Let’s collaborate to develop custom solutions to help you attract and retain top talent in the field.
For Job Seekers:
- Connect with Employers: Network directly with leading companies recruiting for full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities.
- 1:1 Career Coaching: Reserve a time slot here!
- Boost Your Visibility: Share your resume and profile with employers actively hiring at OFC 2026 and beyond.
Whether you're hiring, job searching, or just exploring career resources, the OFC Career Zone is the place to be.
Participating Companies:
- SiLC Technologies
- Nokia
- Silith
- Semtech
- Molex
- SmartPhotonics
- PhotonJobs
- Lightmatter
- Jabil, Inc.
- Marvell Semiconductor, Inc.
- Celestica
- Amphenol
- Talent Berlin
- Amazon Web Services
- Applied Materials, Inc.
Interested in hosting a recruitment table or exploring partnership opportunities?
Contact the OFC Career Zone Team at
careerzone@ofcconference.org
+1 (202) 416-1989
To request a topic or presentation, contact workinoptics@optica.org
Looking to increase your organization's visibility by sponsoring an event? Visit the Employer Engagement Opportunties page or contact workinoptics@optica.org for more information!
