27 - 29 January 2025
San Francisco, California, US

Social and Networking Events

Make connections with colleagues in a relaxed setting

Network with colleagues

Enjoy conversations and make important in-person connections. Take the opportunity to discuss challenges and successes with other professionals from around the world.

Attendees mingle at a social event
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Women in Optics Meetup
27 January 2025 • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST | Moscone West, Moscone Center, Community Corner, (Level 2 West) 
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Join other women in the field for informal discussions and networking.
Executive Women's Meetup
27 January 2025 • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM PST | InterCon, InterContinental Hotel, Pacific Terrace Foyer (4th Floor) 
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Join other women executives in optics, photonics, and photonics-enabled communities to meet up, network, and share experience.
LGBTQ+ Social
28 January 2025 • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM PST | Moscone West, Moscone Center, Community Corner, (Level 2 West) 
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Come join us and socialize and network with other LGBTQ+ attendees, students, scientists, and allies in the optics and photonics community.
Closing Reception
29 January 2025 • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PST | Moscone Center, Lobby (Level 3 West) 
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Join us as we wrap up SPIE AR | VR | MR 2025 in style.
Black Scientist's Social
29 January 2025 • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM PST | Moscone West, Moscone Center, Community Corner (Level 2 West) 
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Join us as we count down to Black History Month with a Black scientist's social.