2024 Special Events
19 - 23 October 2025
Prague Congress Centre
Prague, Czech Republic
| Event name | Sunday, 20 October | Monday, 21 October | Tuesday, 22 October | Wednesday, 23 October | Thursday, 24 October | Friday, 25 October |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Reception | 17:00 - 18:30 | |||||
| Technology Showcase: 30 Years of Experience: Overview of Tunable Femtosecond OPAs | 10:00 - 10:20 | |||||
| Technology Showcase: Dispelling Myths Surrounding UV-Induced Optical Degradation | 10:30 - 10:50 | |||||
| Congress Banquet | 19:00 - 21:00 | |||||
| Farewell Toast | 16:00 - 17:00 | |||||
| Lab Tour: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Welcome Reception
Sunday, 20 October 17:00 - 18:30
Rooftop Garden Pergola
Join fellow attendees as we begin a week of illuminating technical content and networking. The welcome reception is where leading minds gather to ignite ideas and forge connections.
Technology Showcase: 30 Years of Experience: Overview of Tunable Femtosecond OPAs
Monday, 21 October 10:00 - 10:20
Prince Ballroom A-D, Exhibit Hall
For over 30 years, Light Conversion has been a leading supplier of tunable femtosecond optical parametric amplifiers (OPAs) for both Ti: Sapphire and Ytterbium-based laser systems. With over 8,000 systems delivered worldwide, we are uniquely positioned to compare these two pump technologies and their impact on customer experience.
Speaker
Ignas Abromavičius, Light Conversion, Lithuania
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Technology Showcase: Dispelling Myths Surrounding UV-Induced Optical Degradation
Monday, 21 October 10:30 - 10:50
Prince Ballroom A-D, Exhibit Hall
In the world of UV laser optics, performance loss over time is an insidious and expensive problem. To address this issue, it is essential to understand the conditions under which UV degradation occurs. We detail some of Edmund Optics' efforts and conclusions to diagnose and mitigate UV-induced optical degradation.
Speaker
Bill Murray, Ultrafast Laser Optics Product Line Manager, Edmund Optics, USA
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Congress Banquet
Wednesday, 23 October 19:00 - 21:00
Prince Ballroom A-B
Connect with fellow congress attendees at the week's premier networking event, and enjoy an evening filled with food, drinks and authentic Japanese entertainment. Please purchase a ticket when registering for the congress.
Farewell Toast
Thursday, 24 October 16:00 - 17:00
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay
Please join us in a closing toast, and celebrate a week of knowledge-sharing, discourse and networking.
Lab Tour: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
Friday, 25 October 10:00 - 17:00
National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
The National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) is Japan's premier research institution dedicated to advancing quantum science and technology. QST's research spans diverse fields, including quantum beam technology, quantum computing, quantum sensors and radiation medicine. The institution's mission is to foster innovation and translate these advancements into practical applications across industries such as healthcare and manufacturing. By bridging fundamental research with real-world implementation, QST is at the forefront of shaping the future of quantum technology. Sign up for the tour when registering for the congress.
