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- Optica on Ukraine
- Awards & Honors
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Early Career Professionals
- Education Outreach
- Global Policy & Affairs
- Local Section
- Virtual Engagement
- Students
-
Technical Groups
- Bio-Medical Optics
- Fabrication, Design and Instrumentation
- Information Acquisition, Processing, Display and Perception
- Optical Interaction Science
- Photonics and Opto-Electronics
- Quantum
- Sensing
- Technical Group Leadership Volunteers
- Technical Group Webinars
- Technical Group Search
- Technical Group Prizes
- Simulight Optics Challenge
- Volunteer
Optica Local Sections Objectives
- Promote awareness of optical science and optical engineering among the student and local communities;
- Facilitate communication and interaction between students, faculty, administration and industry professionals;
- Interact with Optica members and its student and local organizations with a focus on information sharing and networking;
- Raise awareness of post-graduation opportunities for students; and
- Provide professional development and networking opportunities for all members.
The first Local Section was established in 1916 in Rochester, New York (USA). Today, there are thousands of individual section members located in the 24 Optica Local Sections around the world.
View upcoming Local Sections events here on the Local Sections Events Calendar:
If there is a Local Section in your local area, we encourage you to become an active member. If your area does not yet have a section, we are happy to speak with you about starting one in the future.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The OPTICA SILICON VALLEY AR/VR WINTER EVENT at OZENCON 2025 is a premier gathering that brings together experts, innovators, and enthusiasts from the world of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) to explore the latest trends and technological advancements in these immersive fields. Whether you're attending in person or virtually, this event offers a unique opportunity to dive deep into the rapidly evolving AR/VR landscape.
Taking place during OZENCON 2025, the event will feature a series of expert-led presentations, engaging panel discussions, and hands-on demonstrations that showcase how AR and VR are transforming industries such as healthcare, entertainment, education, and beyond. Attendees will have the chance to hear from cutting-edge researchers, industry leaders, and technology pioneers about the future of immersive experiences.
This event is ideal for AR/VR professionals, developers, engineers, researchers, academics, and business leaders eager to stay ahead of the curve, expand their networks, and discover new opportunities in the AR/VR ecosystem. Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, explore new technologies, or find collaborations and partnerships, the OPTICA SILICON VALLEY AR/VR WINTER EVENT at OZENCON 2025 is the must-attend event of the year.
Join us to be part of the future of immersive technology!
In-Person Location: Computer History Museum Mountain View, CA, USA, 1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, California 94043
Date: 20 february, 2025
Time: 15:00 PST
Email localsections@optica.org with your questions.
