Program Agenda
Monday, April 24, 2006 - Evening Reception
6:00 pm - Welcome Cocktail Reception
Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - Day One
7:30 am - Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:15 am - Welcome and Introduction
Kathleen Perkins, CEO, Breault Research Organization, Inc.
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8:30 am - Photonics Investments - Keynote Address
A retrospective look at photonics investments, acquisitions, and IPOs in 2005, along with the best opportunities and worst pitfalls for 2006. Markets and applications to be discussed in this presentation include solid-state lighting, displays, solar energy, communications, and other photonics and optics technologies.
Dr. Steve Eglash, Principal, Worldview Technology Partners, Inc. View Bio
9:15 am - Photonic Integrated Circuits: Technology Status and Commercial Applications - Keynote Address
The current status and prospects for photonic ICs, with emphasis on recent commercial deployments and technology demonstrations. Examples will include semiconductors, LiNbO3, polymers and glass, and their applications in access, metro, and long reach optical networks. Applications to other fields, such as sensors, will also be discussed.
Dr. Fred Leonberger, Senior Advisor, MIT Center for Integrated Photonic Systems View Bio
10:00 am - Global Opportunities for Optoelectronics - Keynote Address
A review of the global market and technology trends in the optoelectronics field. Optoelectronics is now penetrating many new consumer and entertainment products such as illumination devices, signs, signals, automotive, medical and mobile appliances, to name a few. The rapid growth of these areas will be highlighted.
Dr. Michael Lebby, President, Optoelectronics Industry Development Association View Bio
10:45 am - Refreshment Break
11:05 am - The Top 10 Avoidable Startup Errors
A discussion of common reasons why new ventures fail to live up to entrepreneurs' expectations, and how to avoid the errors made by entrepreneurs who have gone before us. The common errors startups make represent actionable lessons, and apply directly to commercialization of photonics devices. Entrepreneurs who apply these lessons are more likely to succeed.
Dr. Richard G. Caro, CEO, TangibleFuture, Inc. View Bio
11:40 am - Business Plans: Investor Interests and Expectations
A business plan not only serves as a blueprint for a business, but is also vital for attracting investors. This presentation will discuss a number of issues that every emerging optics company should address in its business plan. Emphasis will be placed on obtaining and protecting a company's intellectual property, a key concern for those developing and investing in optics-related technology companies.
Kaare D. Larson, Associate, Gallagher & Kennedy View Bio
12:15 pm - Lunch
1:30 pm - Non-Invasive Early Detection of Alzheimer's Disease
A discussion of novel, non-invasive molecular-diagnostic technology for early detection and monitoring of Alzheimer’s disease, as well as related molecular-screening technology for prion disease. These technologies quantitatively detect and monitor the presence and progression of diseases in the eye, and have applications in drug discovery, clinical testing, and therapeutic intervention.
Paul Hartung, CEO, Neuroptix View Bio
2:05 pm - The Quantum Private Network Opportunity
A discussion of quantum engineering, quantum cryptography, and quantum information processing (QIP) technologies, and their market readiness. The evolution of quantum information processing, the potential impacts of such technologies in the 21st century, and novel quantum-cryptography systems - with market feedback from companies deploying these systems - will be covered.
Bob Gelfond, CEO, MagiQ Technologies View Bio
2:40 pm - Refreshment Break
3:00 pm - Laser-based TV: An Emerging Reality
An overview of solid-state RGB technology for consumer electronics projection display applications. This presentation will include the basic technology behind laser-based television, related markets and applications, a breakdown of costs for the new devices, and a roadmap to bringing the technology to market.
Jean-Michel Peleprat, CEO, Novalux View Bio
3:35 pm - Non-Invasive Molecular Detection and Imaging using Tunable Mid-IR Laser Technology
Non-Invasive molecular detection and imaging is an emerging field with tremendous commercial potential across multiple markets and applications. The development of compact, low cost, tunable mid-IR sources, detectors and systems will allow this commercial potential to be realized. This talk will focus on the applications that can be addressed and the underlying technology associated with emerging solutions.
Paul Larson, President and COO, Daylight Solutions View Bio
4:10 pm - Terahertz Imaging for Homeland Security and Non-Destructive Testing
A discussion of terahertz imaging in the detection of weapons and explosives in luggage, on personnel, and in packages, as well as other non-destructive examination applications made possible by terahertz imaging. The technology and background of terahertz imaging will be introduced, and the development and commercialization of current state-of-the-art terahertz imaging systems will be covered.
David Zimdars, Manager of Terahertz R&D, Picometrix View Bio
4:45 pm - Closing Remarks (Day One)
Steve Anderson, Associate Publisher & Chief Editor, Laser Focus World Magazine
5:00 pm - Adjourn
Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - Day Two
7:00 am - Buffet Breakfast
8:15 am - Welcoming Remarks (Day Two)
Kathleen Perkins, CEO, Breault Research Organization, Inc.
8:30 am - Silicon Photonics
A discussion of silicon technology and related manufacturing processes as they apply to the next-generation of photonics technology. Applications are emerging that demand "silicon-like" volumes for photonics, and new processing techniques are starting to leverage true optical processing with wafer-scale manufacturing and integration. This presentation will cover state of these applications.
Dr. Larry Marshall, Chairman, Intersymbol View Bio
9:05 am - Spectroscopy On a Chip: Anytime, Anywhere
Numerous spectroscopy applications have been identified and are being developed in industries ranging from pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing, to telecommunications, homeland security and brand authentication. This presentation will cover cutting-edge spectroscopy technology, commercial products, and the various markets and applications enabled by the technology.
Dr. Petros Kotidis, VP Business Development, Axsun Technologies, Inc. View Bio
9:40 am - Raman Spectroscopy
Raman spectroscopy is an optical measurement technique so flexible that it can analyze lunar rocks and other objects from outer space, determine the chemical content of natural gases formed deep beneath the ocean floor, and monitor the growth of cancer at the cellular level. This presentation will cover the latest breakthroughs in Raman spectroscopy, with emphasis on medical applications.
Dr. Anita Mahadevan-Jansen, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University View Bio
10:15 am - Refreshment Break
10:35 am - Photonics Sensors for Bio-process Measurement and Control
Improving the control of fermentation and cell culture process for biotechnology and pharmaceutical applications will require the development of next-generation sensors. An overview of current chemical technologies and products used in the life sciences will be presented, along with a roadmap for new optical measurements.
Dr. Barbara Paldus, CEO, Finesse View Bio
10:10 am - Solid-state lighting: Challenges and Opportunities
High-brightness LEDs (HB LEDs) have reached the stage at which it is now possible to begin considering these devices as light sources for residential and commercial lighting. This presentation will review the current markets, applications, and technology status for HB LEDs, and will provide a perspective on their potential to replace conventional lighting technologies.
Dr. Robert Steele, Director of Optoelectronics Practice, Strategies Unlimited View Bio
11:45 am - Nanotechnology and Photonics
A discussion of microsystems and nanotechnology research as it applies to next-generation sensors, spatial light modulators, and communications devices. Current state-of-the-art photonics technologies will be reviewed and the roadmap to commercializing new photonics devices enabled by nanotechnology will be covered.
Dr. Susanne Arney, Director of Microsystems and Nanotechnology Research, Lucent Technologies View Bio
12:20 pm - Closing Remarks
Steve Anderson, Associate Publisher & Chief Editor, Laser Focus World Magazine
12:30 pm - Meeting Adjourn
Note: The event organizers reserve the right to change the program without notice.
