Speakers
16 - 20 February 2025
Optica Global Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia USA
Kenneth Barber
Sr. Director of Engineering, Edmund Optics
Project Management for Engineering, R&D and Technology Teams
George Bayz
Retired Vice President & General Manager, Synopsys
The Language of Business: Managerial Reporting and Accounting for Decision Making
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Lisa Belodoff
Founder and CEO, Bell Collaborative
What is Corporate Strategy and Why is it Important?
Dan Christensen
Global Sales Manager - Life Science OEM, Lumencor
The Role of the Sales Professional
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Chris Maloney
Managing Director of US Operations and Director of Business Development, VPIphotonics
Cultivating High-Performing Teams and Dynamic Group Collaboration
Vincent (Chuck) Mattera
Retired Chair and CEO Coherent Corp.
Navigating a Half-Century in Photonics and Electronics: Insights and Guidance for Emerging Scientists and Engineers: What Happened? What's Next?
Ashley Sapone
Sr Manager, Americas Talent Acquisition and Global Emerging Talent MKS Instruments, Inc.
Where are the Jobs?: Finding a Role in a Company
Arlene Smith
Program Manager, Molex
Career Reflections: Insights for Early Career Success in Industry
Matthew Weed
Senior Director of Product Strategy, Luminar Technologies
Innovation and Product Development
Christina Willis
Director of Government Affairs & Senior Optical Scientist, Infleqtion
