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25 - 30 January 2025
San Francisco, California, US

Social and Networking Events

Make connections with colleagues in a relaxed setting

Network with colleagues

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

Photonics West networking opportunities
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25 January 2025 • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST | Moscone Center, Hall D (Exhibit Level) 
Come say hi to our onsite therapy dog. He will be wandering the halls in an effort to help keep you smiling and everyone's stress down.
26 January 2025 • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST | Moscone Center, Hall D (Exhibit Level) 
Come say hi to our onsite therapy dog. He will be wandering the halls in an effort to help keep you smiling and everyone's stress down.
26 January 2025 • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST | Moscone West, Community Corner (Level 2) 
Join alumni, lecturers, and organizers of the prestigious Biophotonics Summer School at this casual networking event.
27 January 2025 • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM PST | InterContinental Hotel, Intercontinental Ballroom (5th Floor) 
All Fellow and Senior Members of SPIE are invited to join your colleagues for an SPIE hosted lunch. The new SPIE Fellows attending Photonics West will be introduced and recognized.
27 January 2025 • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST | Moscone West, Community Corner (Level 2) 
Join other women in the field for informal discussions and networking.
27 January 2025 • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM PST | InterContinental Hotel, Pacific Terrace Foyer (4th Floor) 
Join other women executives in optics, photonics, and photonics-enabled communities to meet up, network, and share experience.
27 January 2025 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM PST | Marriott Marquis Hotel, Yerba Buena Ballroom (Lower Level) 
Don't miss the Photonics West Welcome Reception and Experience the Greatest Photonics Show on Earth, including nostalgic activities and entertainment along with a nod to the new and now. Must be a registered and paid attendee.
28 January 2025 • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST | South Lower Lobby , Booth 3700 (Exhibit Level) 
Sample specialty whiskeys while chatting with colleagues at SPIE Booth. Co-sponsored by optics.org.
28 January 2025 • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST | Moscone South, Lower Lobby (Exhibit Level) 
Paws for a break and join some of the most cuddly four-legged animals for a bit of self-care and animal love at the Community Corner.
28 January 2025 • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST | Moscone West, Community Stage (Level 2) 
Join SPIE scholarship and Student Conference Support recipients at this networking meetup with MKS industry representatives and SPIE leadership.
28 January 2025 • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PST | Moscone West, Community Corner (Level 2) 
This reception is for all volunteers who serve as Editors for SPIE journals, including Optical Engineering, Advanced Photonics, JEI, JNP, JPE, or JOM. Come reconnect with colleagues over snacks and drinks.
28 January 2025 • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM PST | Moscone West, Community Corner (Level 2) 
Come join us and socialize and network with other LGBTQ+ attendees, students, scientists, and allies in the optics and photonics community.
28 January 2025 • 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM PST | San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (151 Third St) 
SPIE Members are invited to join us for an evening of networking, music, art, and celebration of our global optics and photonics community.
29 January 2025 • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST | South Lower Lobby , Booth 3700 (Exhibit Level) 
Sample specialty whiskeys while chatting with colleagues at SPIE Booth. Co-sponsored by optics.org.
29 January 2025 • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM PST | Moscone South, Lower Lobby (Exhibit Level) 
Paws for a break and join some of the most cuddly four-legged animals for a bit of self-care and animal love.
29 January 2025 • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM PST | Moscone West, Community Corner (Level 2) 
Join us as we count down to Black History Month with a Black scientist's social.
30 January 2025 • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST | South Lower Lobby , Booth 3700 (Exhibit Level) 
Sample specialty whiskeys while chatting with colleagues at SPIE Booth. Co-sponsored by optics.org.
30 January 2025 • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM PST | Moscone South, Lower Lobby (Exhibit Level) 
Paws for a break and join some of the most cuddly four-legged animals for a bit of self-care and animal love at the Community Corner.