7 - 10 April 2025
Prague, Czech Republic

SPIE Optics + Optoelectronics plenary events

Hear from world-class speakers on research challenges and breakthroughs

Hear from the leading speakers highlighting their areas of research

Optics + Optoelectronics plenary sessions feature presentations from a wide range of leaders in the field, with focus on developing research and visions of the future of laser technologies.

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7 April 2025 • 16:15 - 18:00 CEST | Nadir 
Join us for the Symposium welcome and plenary talks on the latest advancements in quantum technology by Philip Walther, Univ. of Vienna, and in optical machine learning by Sylvain Gigan, Sorbonne Univ.
8 April 2025 • 09:00 - 10:40 CEST | Nadir 
Don't miss two exciting plenaries addressing the challenges in laser fusion by Constantin Häfner, Fraunhofer-ILT, and the latest research in femto- and attosecond spectroscopy by Francesca Calegari, DESY.
8 April 2025 • 11:00 - 14:20 CEST | Zenit 
Co-located Tuesday WSOF Plenary sessions I & II showcasing presentations on double-clad specialty fibers and fiber regenerative amplifiers.
9 April 2025 • 08:45 - 09:30 CEST | Zenit 
Attend the co-located Wednesday WSOF Plenary session III and hear an expert presentation on soft glass fibers.
9 April 2025 • 13:30 - 15:10 CEST | Nadir 
Join us for exceptional plenaries addressing matter under extreme conditions by Justin Wark, Univ. of Oxford, and hollow core fibers by Francesco Poletti, Univ. of Southampton. Joint Plenary Session with WSOF25.