SYDNEY PHOTONICS INDUSTRY NETWORK
where students, researchers and industry professionals in the Optics and Photonics community connect
Connecting Through Events
The Sydney Photonics Industry Network (SPIN) is a community-driven initiative dedicated to connecting professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts in the Australia’s Optics and Photonics industry, with a primary focus on Sydney. Optics and photonics-enabled technologies have been revolutionizing essential aspects of our lives, such as communications, healthcare and manufacturing. By fostering a vibrant community that encourages the exchange of ideas, SPIN aims to further enhance the impact and potential of these innovative technologies.
Led by Dr. Katie Chong since 2021, SPIN is a completely volunteer-run organization on a per event basis. It strives to create a tight-knit community where professionals, researchers, and technology enthusiasts can collaboratively explore and expand the fascinating world of optics and photonics.
Featured Events
Check out our past and upcoming events!
Vivid Sydney Photonics Meetup
5th June 2025
Celebrating the International Day of Light 2025, the Sydney Photonics Industry Network (SPIN) and Wrays Intellectual Property are excited to host the SPIN annual networking event during the Sydney Vivid Festival – a festival of light, music and ideas.
Set against the backdrop of the renowned Sydney Harbour and the vibrant Vivid installations, we warmly invite the photonics community to join us. Whether you’re reconnecting with old friends, sharing exciting new research, or seeking the next generation of photonics talent for your latest product, this event offers a welcoming space to connect with colleagues across the industry.
IDL 2024 Industry Showcase
16th May 2024
To celebrate the International Day of Light 2024, companies and startups across Sydney and Canberra came together to showcase their technologies, products and services to over 100 passionate academic and professionals from the Optics and Photonics Field.
Heavily supported by SPIE, Advanced Navigation and LEAP Australia, this was the biggest event since the inception of SPIN!
Exploring Optics and Photonics System Design Through Simulation
August 2023
Held at Cicada, Australia’s leading incubator for startups and scale ups, SPIN has brought together over 70 optics and photonics enthusiasts to this event to learn how simulation and modelling can support different product designs. The audience also enjoyed the evening connecting with others in the space.