Featured Speakers
Bruce Tromberg
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIH)
Mikhail Lukin
Harvard University; QuEra Computing, Inc.
Jason Eichenholz
Relativity Networks
Paul Parazzoli
IBM Quantum
Noel Goddard
Qunnect
Jim Kafka
Optica
Jason Mahon
Florida Department of Commerce, Deputy Secretary of Economic Development & Chief Manufacturing Officer
2026 Symposium Agenda
Thursday, March 5
Spring Optics and Photonics Career Fair
CREOL Lab Tours
Guest Speaker Presentation
Student-Affiliate Mixer
Friday, March 6
Symposium Tech Conference at Fairwinds Alumni Center
Company Spotlights
SPIE/Optica Industry Updates
Networking Opportunities
Exhibit Tables
Student Poster Presentations
Awards Reception
Saturday, March 7
Spring Thing Picnic
Lake Claire Recreational Area, 12 pm – 5 pm
Hotels
Ask for UCF rates.