Photonics Innovation Day

As the global demand for faster, more energy-efficient chips grows, photonic chips are at the centre of this transition. PhotonDelta, in collaboration with PhotonicsNL and Plug and Play, cordially invite you to attend Photonics Innovation Day on Monday, 27 January 2025. Prior to SPIE Photonics West, this event aims to strengthen North America’s photonic chip ecosystem and build new collaborations with international markets and cutting-edge technologies.

Join us for in-depth sessions from industry leaders covering the sector’s most pressing topics:

• Requirements for data communication and AI
• Innovations in advanced packaging
• Emerging applications in LiDAR, oct, and AR/VR and more

Interaction is key – Our teams maximise opportunities to engage with speakers, ask questions, and connect with industry peers during lunch, coffee breaks, and our networking reception. You’ll also get an exclusive sneak peek at the innovations being displayed at Photonics West through a live demo floor.

Photonics Innovation Day brings together technologists, end-users, and investors to launch strategic initiatives in the dynamic field of integrated photonics. Join us to shape the future and be part of the next big breakthrough. Register now to receive the latest updates on our speakers and event details! There is a limit in the number of participants, so be fast to secure your place!

Agenda

• 10:30 -11:30 bus transfer for Photonics West visitors from Moscone Center (SF) to Sunnyvale
• 11:30 – 12:30 Walk-in registration & lunch
• 12:30 – 12:35 Introduction: Saeed Amidi from Plug N Play
• 12:35 – 12:40 Introduction: Eelko Brinkhoff from PhotonDelta
• 12:40 – 14:00 Datacom & AI
  • Ashkan Seyedi, Director of LinkX at NVIDIA
  • Johan Feenstra, CEO at Smart Photonics
  • Anna Tatarczak, Senior Principle Scientist & Member of Technical Staff at Coherent
  • Nikhil Kumar, Director of Photonics at Lightmatter
• 14:00 – 14:15 Short break
• 14:15 – 15:35 Supply-chain & advanced packaging
  • Ed Preisler, VP & Co-General Manager of RF Business Unit at Tower  Semiconductor
  • Stefan Heinemann, Managing Director and VP Sales USA at PHIX Photonics Assembly
  • Sander Dorrestein, Program Manager Integrated Photonics Packaging at CITC
  • Jan Tatousek & Gerwin Gelinck from PITC
• 15:35 – 16:15 Coffee break
• 16:15 – 16:25 New Innitiative pitches
  • Twan Korthorst, CEO at New Origin
  • Joaquin Matres, Founder at GDS Factory
• 16:25 – 17:25 Emerging Markets
  • Marcus Dahlem, Program Manager Optical 3D Sensing at imec
  • Stefan Richter, Principal Scientist at Zeiss
  • Tim Tiek, CEO at Brilliance RGB
• 17:25 – 17:30 Closing remarks
• 17:30 – 19:00 Networking reception
• 19:00 – 20:00 Bus transfer back to Moscone Center (SF)
• 20:00 Arrival at Moscone