Event Program

Key Events

Plenary and Student Talks: Plenary talks by leading local and international invited speakers, and 50+ student oral presentations.

Poster Presentations: 50+ student posters with 1-minute preview pitches, followed by discussion and networking.

IDEA Panel: A dedicated panel session on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA), focusing on student experiences to highlight challenges, share perspectives, and examine practical ways to foster a more inclusive and equitable scientific community.

Social Day:  A relaxed day to explore Sydney, unwind, and build meaningful connections with fellow participants in an informal and social setting.

Careers Panel and Industry Night: Insights into career pathways in optics, photonics, and quantum within Australia’s growing deep‑tech sector, followed by networking with industry.

Workshops: Focused sessions offering practical experience with key techniques and tools, led by experts from academia and industry.