Social and Networking Events

Join alumni, lecturers, and organizers of the prestigious Biophotonics Summer School at this casual networking event.

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 West Community Corner.

Join other women in the field for informal discussions and networking.

Join SPIE scholarship and Student Conference Support recipients at this networking meetup with MKS industry representatives and SPIE leadership.

Paws for a break and join some of the most cuddly four-legged animals for a bit of self-care and animal love

Join other female executives in optics, photonics, and photonics-enabled communities to meet up, network, and share experience.

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.

Join us for lunch and an education session focused on diversity and inclusion in the world of photonics.

Sample specialty whiskeys while chatting with colleagues at SPIE Booth. Co-sponsored by optics.org.

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.

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 West Community Corner.

Come join us and socialize and network with other LGBTQ+ attendees, students, scientists, and allies in the optics and photonics community.

Sample specialty whiskeys while chatting with colleagues at SPIE Booth. Co-sponsored by optics.org.

Paws for a break and join some of the most cuddly four-legged animals for a bit of self-care and animal love

Join us as we kick-off Black History Month with a reception

Sample specialty whiskeys while chatting with colleagues at SPIE Booth. Co-sponsored by optics.org.