01 - 02 October, 2024
FYCMA, Palace of Congresses and Exhibitions
Málaga, Spain
****This is a preliminary agenda.
It ensures a comprehensive and inclusive discussion on investment opportunities, challenges, and strategic approaches, catering to the diverse spectrum of companies within the photonics industry.
30 September 2024
7:00 pm, Welcome Reception at Candado Beach, Málaga
A networking evening ahead of the forum, offering a relaxed environment for attendees to connect.
Day 1: 01 October 2024
Venue: FYCMA, Palace of Congresses and Exhibitions. Bus transportation from hotels recommend by Optica to the venue provided.
| Time CET | Sessions | Participants | Session Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 - 9:00 | Registration/welcome coffee | FYCMA, Palace of Congresses and Exhibitions | |
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9:00 - 9:45
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Welcome & Opening Remarks
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Ayuntamiento de Málaga & Junta de Andalucia Jose Pozo, CTO, Optica Reinhard Voelkel, CEO, Focuslight Switzerland |
Opening and Welcome Introduction and objectives of the forum, highlighting the collaborative opportunities within the photonics industry. |
| 9:45 - 10:10 | Keynote 1 | Mike Dastoor, CEO, Jabil |
Future economics in photonics manufacturing |
| 10:10 - 11:00 |
CEO PANEL Moderator: Michael Lebby, CEO, Lightwave Logic |
Panelists: John T.C. Lee, President & CEO, MKS Instruments; Chuck Mattera, Former Chair & CEO, Coherent; Mike Dastoor, CEO, Jabil; Anders Lindqvist, CEO, Mycronic |
Discussion among top CEOs about leadership and strategic direction in the photonics industry. |
| 11:00 - 11:45 | Coffee Break & Exhibition Visit | Networking &visiting exhibitions. | |
| 11:45 - 12:35 |
Panel Discussion 1: Matching Research Lines with Industry Priorities Moderator: Jim Kafka, Emeritus Fellow, MKS Instruments |
Panelists: Tjark Tjin-A-Tsoi, CEO & Chairman, TNO; Luc Van den hove, CEO, imec; Albert Heuberger, Spokesman, Fraunhofer Group for Microelectronics |
Focused discussion on aligning research initiatives with industry needs. |
| 12:35 - 14:05 | Lunch Break & Exhibition Visit | Networking & Lunch. | |
| 14:05 - 14:30 | Keynote 2 | Chuck Mattera, Former Chair &CEO, Coherent | Keynote presentation on advancing photonics technology and its applications. |
| 14:30 - 15:20 |
Panel Discussion 2: Is Photonics a Semiconductor technology? Moderator: Jose Pozo, CTO, Optica |
Panelists: Gregg Bartlett, CTO, GlobalFoundries; Burkhard Slischka, CEO, ALLOS Semiconductors; Ed Bailey, GM/VP, Jabil; Martin Schell, Executive Director, Fraunhofer HHI; Torsten Vahrenkamp, CEO, ficonTEC | The significance of photonics in environmental sustainability, focusing on green practices and energy-efficient technologies. |
| 15:20 - 16:05 |
Coffee Break & Exhibition Visit |
Networking &visiting exhibitions. | |
| 16:05 - 16:30 | Keynote 3 | David Ruppel, President, IDEX Optical Technologies | Discussion on innovative optical technologies and their market implications. |
| 16:30 - 17:20 |
Panel Discussion 3: Future of Glass Manufacturing Moderator: Reinhard Voelkel, CEO, Focuslight Switzerland |
Panelists: TBD, Hartmut Zahel-Mahlberg, Head of the SBF Optical Industry, SCHOTT |
Discussing sustainability and market trends in glass manufacturing. |
| 17:20 - 17:45 | Keynote 4 | Al Kapoor, Chairman, Syntec Optics |
Insightful exploration of the photonics industry's evolution, emphasizing current trends and future growth areas. |
| 18:00 |
Departure for Evening Reception. Formal dinner & networking |
Bus transportation to La Pérgola del Mediterráneo. |
Day 2: 02 October 2024
Venue: FYCMA, Palace of Congresses and Exhibitions. Bus transportation from hotels recommend by Optica to the venue provided.
| Time CET | Sessions | Participants | Session Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 - 9:00 | Welcome coffee | FYCMA, Palace of Congresses and Exhibitions | |
| 9:00 - 9:05 | Welcome Day 2 | Jose Pozo, CTO, Optica | |
| 9:05 - 9:30 | Keynote 5 | Edwin Roks, CEO, Teledyne Technologies | Overview of strategic innovations in photonics. |
| 9:30 - 10:50 |
China Panel Moderator: Bardia Pezeshki, CEO, Avicena Tech |
Panelists: Huiyao Wang, Founder & President, CCG; Denis Simon, Independent Expert; Michael Hochberg, CEO, Periplous; Rodger Baker, Executive Director, Stratfor Center for Applied Geopolitics |
Discussion on China's evolving role in the global photonics industry. |
| 10:50 - 11:35 | Coffee Break & Exhibition Visit |
Networking and visiting exhibitions. |
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| 11:35 - 12:00 | Keynote 6 | Gregg Bartlett, CTO, GlobalFoundries |
Insights into the future of semiconductor technologies within photonics. |
| 12:00 - 12:50 |
Panel Discussion 4: Entrepreneurship, Investment and Funds Moderator: Julie Eng, CTO, Coherent |
Panelists: Atul Sinha, Entrepreneur; Michael Jackson, Venture Capitalist; Eelko Brinkhoff, CEO, Photondelta; Miguel del Cañizo, Founding Partner, Bullnet Capital; Lutz Aschke, CEO, Photonics21; Sujatha Ramanujan, Managing Director, Luminate Accelerator |
Discussion on funding strategies and investment opportunities in photonics startups and scale-ups. |
| 12:50 - 14:20 | Lunch Break & Exhibition Visit |
Networking & Lunch |
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| 14:20 - 14:45 | Keynote 7 | James Watt, President, Nokia Optical Networks | Presentation on the latest advancements and future directions in optical networks. |
| 14:45 - 15:35 |
Panel Discussion 5: Bringing Photonic Innovation to Global Markets Moderator: Simon Schwinger, CEO, JAT GmbH |
Panelists: Louis-Rafaël Robichaud, CEO, Femtum; Philipp-Immanuel Dietrich, CEO, Keystone Photonics; Jean-François Morizur, CEO, CAILabs; Jimena García-Romeu, CEO, Alcyon Photonics; Peter O'Brien,
Head of Photonics Packaging & Systems Integration and PIXAPP Pilot Line Director, Tyndall Institute, Ireland. |
Strategies for marketing and scaling photonic innovations on a global scale. |
| 15:35 - 16:20 | Coffee Break & Exhibition Visit | Networking and visiting exhibitions. | |
| 16:20 - 16:45 | Keynote 8 | John T.C. Lee, President & CEO, MKS Instruments |
Photonics solutions enabling Advanced Packaging in the AI Era. |
| 16:45 - 17:10 | Keynote 9 | Luc Van den hove, President & CEO, imec | Presentation on cutting-edge research and its implications for the photonics industry. |
| 17:10 - 18:00 |
Panel Discussion 6: The Future of Photonics Scale-Ups Moderator: TBD |
Panelists: Carlos Pardo, CEO, KDPOF; Bruno Sanglé-Ferrière, CEO, Carrousel Digital; Ronald Holzwarth, CEO, Menlo Systems; Sven Kiontke, CEO, asphericon | Exploration of growth strategies for photonics companies looking to scale. |
| 18:00 | Departure for Farewell Reception at Historic Center of Málaga hosted by University of Málaga | For attendees staying overnight and wishing to join us again. |
