2025 Career Accelerator (North America)

Rate & Participation Limit

Thanks to the support of our generous Optica Foundation donors, we are able offer a deeply discounted registration fee of US $650. Seats are limited to 75 individuals, so be sure to register now and secure your spot to participate. Registration closes on 01 January 2025

Covered by Registration

• Flight and shared accommodations at the Generator Hotel, Washington, DC from 16 - 20 February 2025.
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner and receptions during 16 - 19 February 2025.
• Direct connections with leading companies and their representatives participating as speakers.
• An interactive, life-changing experience that will prepare you for a job at an optics and photonics company.

One non-negotiable: all attendees must follow Optica's code of conduct.

It is important to the success of this meeting that every attendee, volunteer and staff member will be treated with consideration and respect. Please review the Code of Conduct and Anti-Harassment policy.

Family Care Grants

Family care grants are available to assist members who need to bring family members to selected Optica-managed meetings or conferences, who incur extra expenses if leaving them at home (e.g., extra day care or babysitting dervices, dependent care, etc.), or need assistance at a meeting due to a disability.