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24 Sep 2025
  1. Chair's Welcome and Conference Commencement
    Speakers
    Warren Clark
    Warren Clark, CEO - Electro Optics
    Mark Elliott
    Mark Elliott, COO - Electro Optics
  2. What's Next for the Photonics Market?
    Speakers
    John Lincoln
    John Lincoln, CEO - Photonics Leadership Group
  3. The Future of Near Distance Communications with LiFi Connection
  4. Quantum Key Distribution in Improving Cube Satellites
    Speakers
    Francesca Alessandri
    Francesca Alessandri, Space Systems Engineer - Thales Alenia Space
  5. Photonics and Beyond: The Use of Light Technology in Space
    • The future of edge processing and on-board data handling
    • How quantum technology is improving PNT
    • Using photonics for satellite communication
    Speakers
    Bruno Leone
    Bruno Leone, Physicist in the Optoelectronics Section - ESA (European Space Agency)
    Mike Curtis-Rouse
    Mike Curtis-Rouse, Head of ISAM, Satellite Applications Catapult - Satellite Applications Catapult
    Henny Sands
    Henny Sands, Head of Telecommunications - UK Space Agency
  6. Lunch
  7. Optical Fibre Sensors Uses - Diagnostics to Structural Health Monitoring
    Speakers
    Ginu Rajan
    Ginu Rajan, Reader in Sensor Technologies - Cardiff Metropolitan University
  8. Using Optic Technology in Modern National Security
    • Fiber optic advances in uncrewed aerial vehicles
    • Developing multi-sensor fusion processing for modern aerial forces
    • Integrating electro-optical sensors in naval deployment
    Speakers
    Alison McLeod
    Alison McLeod, Director of Photonics Scotland - Technology Scotland
    Ben Balmforth
    Ben Balmforth, Senior Associate - NATO Innovation Fund
  9. Optical Systems for Environmental Monitoring
  10. Infrared Thermography for Monitoring Electronic Components
    Speakers
    Amin Al-Habaiba
    Amin Al-Habaiba, Professor & Chair of Intelligent Engineering Systems - NTU
  11. Closing Remarks
  12. Day 1 Conference Close
25 Sep 2025
  1. Chair's Welcome and Conference Commencement
  2. Optical Solutions for Capacity Crunch
    Speakers
    Andrew Lord
    Andrew Lord, Senior Manager: Optics and Quantum Research Centre of Excellence - BT Group
  3. Current Challenges in Silicon Photonic Manufacturing
  4. Optimising Optical Backbone Networks to Enable AI
    Speakers
    Representative from Synopsys
    Representative from Synopsys
  5. Morning Break
  6. Supply Chain Dynamics - Unlocking the Full Potential of PICs
    • How silicon photonic technology prepares for higher-volume manufacturing
    • OSAT involvement in electronic-photonic co-packaging
    • The potential for growth in independent test facilities
    Speakers
    Andy Sellars
    Andy Sellars, Director of Strategy - Cornerstone
    Caroline O'Brien
    Caroline O'Brien, CEO - Kubos Semiconductors
    Mark Rushworth
    Mark Rushworth, CEO - Finchetto
  7. Lunch
  8. Photonics Innovations for Wearable Technology
  9. The Role of Microelectronics in Modern Data Centers
  10. How Can Industry Leaders Prepare for the Next Wave of Technologies?
    • Best practices for incorporating new tech to upskill efficiently
    • Leveraging AI and automation to streamline training
    • Building cross-functional teams for hardware and software integration
    • Integrating next-gen tech while focusing on energy efficiency
    • Preparing for Quantum computing & its disruptive potential
    Speakers
    Andrew Lord
    Andrew Lord, Senior Manager: Optics and Quantum Research Centre of Excellence - BT Group
    Stuart Dick
    Stuart Dick, Head of Quantum Technologies - Department for Transport
    Vibishna Balagopal
    Vibishna Balagopal, Head of Electronics, OME - Thales UK
  11. Closing Remarks
  12. Day 2 Conference Close