SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, has announced that panel discussions on what startups need for success, promising technology commercialisation prospects, and insights on funding biophotonics ventures are among new elements of an expanded industry track at SPIE Photonics West 2014. Already the largest and most influential international laser and photonics meeting of the year, Photonics West will provide even more for entrepreneurs, investors, and technology business leaders during its February 1-6 run at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California.
The industry program and two major exhibitions are open to all conference attendees, exhibitors, and exhibition visitors at no charge.
Presentations will feature John Dexheimer (Private Equity Investing) on startup financing, David Krohn (Light Wave Venture) on commercialization, and SPIE's Industry and Market Analyst Stephen Anderson on the economic impact of the industry and growth trends in photonics.
Workshops will cover ITAR, intellectual property management, inbound marketing, and careers in photonics.
