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Optica Global Advanced Manufacturing Alliance 2025 at Heidelberg Instruments

13 May 2025

Welcome Dinner  Der Europäische Hof Hotel Europa Heidelberg at 6:00 pm Local Time

Arriving early for the meeting? Join us at the Optica welcome dinner and seize the chance to connect, mingle, and kick-start networking opportunities before the summit begins.
 

Day 1: 14 May 2025

Time CEST Sessions Day 1 Location & Program Notes

8:00   - 9:00 

Registration & Welcome / Coffee

Halle 02 / Alter Güterbahnhof venue

9:00 - 9:40

Opening: Jose Pozo

OPTICA CTO

Heidelberg Instruments

9:40 - 10:10 Keynote:  
10:10 - 10:40

Coffee Break

Networking opportunity
10:40 - 12:00

SESSION 1 : Semiconductor   Manufacturing                  

This session explores the role of semiconductor manufacturing process  in shaping the future of photonics, addressing challenges such as material integration, fabrication precision, scalability and high-throughput testing methods. Attendees will gain insights into the intersection of electronics and photonics.
12:00 - 12:30  Lunch  Break to network, relax, and discuss morning sessions.

13:30 - 14:00

Keynote Speaker: Folkert Horst

IBM, Business Development Executive

14:00 - 15:00

SESSION 2: Packaging and Integration

 

 

Discover the latest techniques in photonic devices packaging and system integration, focusing on 3D stacking and system-in-package. Discussions will address challenges like thermal management and interconnect reliability. Understand how these innovations enhance performance, reduce size, and optimize costs in modern photonic devices.

  Martin Spreeman Corning, Development Associate
  Laura Horan Vanguard Automation, Product Managment Lead
  Andrey Voloshin Hamamatsu Photonics Europe, Senior Technologist
15:00 - 15:30

 Coffee Break

Networking opportunity

15:30 - 16:30 

SESSION 3: Precision Optics

Discover advancements in precision optics driving innovation in imaging, photonics, and communications. Topics include cutting-edge optical design, fabrication, and metrology for unmatched accuracy. Learn about their applications in healthcare, manufacturing, and defense industries.

  Alexander Kessel intego, Product Management Lead
16:30 - 17:00 Closing Remarks and Departure for Dinner Reception  
18:00 Arrival at the Reception.  Bus shuttle provided

Heidelberger Castle 



Day 2: 15 May 2025

Time CEST Sessions Day 2 Location & Program Notes

8:00 - 9:00 

Welcome / Coffee

 

Halle 02 / Alter Güterbahnhof venue
9:00 - 9:10

Opening:  Jose Pozo
Re-cap and Welcome - Day 2

OPTICA CTO

9:10 - 9:40

Keynote Speaker: Christophe Peroz

Google, Program Development Lead
9:40 - 10:40 Sessions 4:   Consumer Electronics Explore transformative advancements in technologies shaping the future of consumer electronics. This theme will delve into progress in high-resolution displays, AR waveguides and light engines that enhance user experiences. It will also examine progress in co-packaged cameras and sensors, enabling precise motion tracking and spatial awareness for immersive environments.
  Jukka Perento Inkron Oy, VP Operations
10:40 - 11:10

Coffee Break

Networking Opportunity
11:10 - 11:40

Keynote Speaker:

 
11:40 - 12:40

Session 5: Photonic-Based Sensors

Explore state-of-the-art photonic sensors for applications in monitoring, healthcare, and industrial automation. Learn about advancements in fiber optics, LiDAR, and light-based detection systems offering high precision. Understand how these technologies enable real-time data collection and decision-making.
12:40 - 13:00 

Closing Remarks

Advanced Manufacturing Innovative Products and Applications

13:00 - 14:30

Lunch

14:30 - 16:00 Departure for Tour

Heidelberg Instruments

 

     
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