Party Preview @ Photonics West 2020
Beer, pretzels and more…
So you enjoyed a long day with presentations or conversations at Photonics West. A day that was so good that it might even justify the investment in exorbitant hotel prices in San Francisco. Then you watch out for a party to meet with old friends or to make new contacts.
There is a good chance that you can have this for free, or at least it is included in your ticket or SPIE membership. I have collected a few events from the program, but you are invited to add more.
A first reception starts Sunday night at 5 pm with refreshments at the “Optical Design Challenge Awards and Reception”. Its announced for 5:00 pm and there is a promising crowd of sponsors for the challenge: Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Huawei, and SPIE are inviting you to attend! The location is Room 12 (South Exhibit Level).
Monday night SPIE invites to its Welcome reception. That is probably the biggest event, open for all conference attendees. It starts Monday evening 7:00 PM at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, Yerba Buena Ballroom (Lower B2 Level). SPIE promises “delicious San Francisco-inspired cuisine” and “outstanding and visionary accomplishments of the past that inspired the present day and future applications of optics and photonics.”
On Tuesday night, there is the exhibitor reception. It starts 5 pm at the Tabletop Tap House. You probably need your exhibitor batch there. But you should see the booth parties before! The long time champion for booth parties at the LASER Munich, toptica photonics, will start at 5 pm at booth 3209. This year’s motto is “All Wavelengths”, this is a must see event…
Wednesday is the day for celebration: You may join the SPIE Startup Challenge Awards Reception at 5 pm at Room 21 (North exhibit level). The bigger party is certainly the Prism awards ceremony and banquet at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, 6 pm. SPIE says “This gala has become the largest gathering of CEOs and VIPs in the photonics industry.” And its completely sold out, I learned from SPIE.
Any more recommendation?
This is a small preview, there are much more receptions, for sure. Please feel free to add other parties you are aware of as comment, sharing is beautiful :)
?? Strategic B2B Marketing Leader | 25+ Years Driving High-Tech Success | Expert in AI-Driven PR & Lead Generation
5 年Thank you Andreas... we will do our best again!