Arizona Photonics Days 2025

Optics Valley invites you to the 8th Arizona Photonics Days conference in Tucson, Arizona, on January 22-24, 2025, just prior to Photonics West 2025.

Connect with optics and photonics peers and industry leaders for technical presentations, industry trend discussions, and professional networking opportunities during this multi-day conference.

Program Overview

The program will focus on the expanding scope of optics and photonics technologies in industrial and commercial applications in five areas: Astronomy, Biomedical Technology, Laser Technology, Sensing and Metrology, and Quantum Technology.

• Daily keynotes by industry leaders
• 25+ innovation and technology presentations
• 20+ company spotlights
• Generous networking opportunities
• Optional lab, company and facility tours

Important Dates

• July 24, 2024 – Nov. 1, 2024: Call for Presentations. Download PDF Here.
• July 17, 2024 – Jan. 17, 2025: Sponsorship Opportunities. Download PDF Here.
• July 24, 2024 – Jan. 22, 2025: Registration Now Open! Don’t miss Early Bird pricing from July 24 – Dec. 2, 2024!

Preliminary Conference Schedule

• Jan. 22: 7:30 am — 5:00 pm MST (followed by welcome reception)
• Jan. 23: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm MST (followed by networking reception)
• Jan. 24: 7:30 am – 12:30 pm MST

Who Should Attend?

• Business owners, executives and professionals of optics and photonics companies
• Industry leaders whose companies apply these technologies
• Academic and industry scientists and engineers
• Optics cluster leadership and staff

Presenters

Call for Presentations opens August 1, 2024 for these 5 tracks: Astronomy, Biomedical Technology, Laser Technology, Sensing and Metrology, and Quantum Technology. If you are interested in presenting at Arizona Photonics Days 2025, review the Call for Presentations PDF HERE. Abstracts must be submitted no later than November 1, 2024, using the new APD25 Abstract Submission Form HERE. Questions? Email [email protected].

Housing & Transportation

Official conference hotel information COMING SOON!

Transportation details

Airports: Tucson International Airport (TUS) is conveniently located just south of downtown Tucson and only 10 miles from the venue at UA Tech Park at Rita Road. TUS is serviced by 6 passenger airlines.

The Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) is 2 hours north of Tucson, and is serviced by 24 passenger airlines. There is a shuttle that runs from PHX to Tucson/UA. Visit Groome Transportation for details.

Ground transportation: Rental cars can be coordinated through either airport, in addition to Uber and Lyft ride-share services. 

Public transportation: Tucson offers several modes of public transportation – Visit Tucson makes it easy to plan your visit to Tucson.

MAP TO LOCATION: https://tinyurl.com/mr2uf9wy

About Optics Valley
Optics Valley is the optics industry cluster for Arizona. The mission of Optics Valley is to catalyze, convene, and connect optics, photonics, astronomy, and supporting business interests throughout Arizona. Optics Valley is a committee of the Arizona Technology Council. www.opticsvalleyaz.org.

About the Global Photonics Alliance
Global Photonics Alliance creates bridges between all optics and photonics clusters to address common matters and facilitate communication and business among members around the world.

About Tech Parks Arizona
Tech Parks Arizona creates the place, environment, and interactive ground that generates, attracts and retains technology companies and talent in alignment with the research, mission, and goals of the University of Arizona (UA). techparks.arizona.edu.

About Arizona Technology Council
The Arizona Technology Council is Arizona’s premier trade association for science and technology companies. Recognized as having a diverse professional business community, Council members work towards furthering the advancement of technology in Arizona through leadership, education, legislation and social action. www.aztechcouncil.org.