An Evening with the Industry Leaders

About this event

Celebrating the International Day of Light, the Sydney Photonics Industry Network brought together the industry leaders. This event showcased the different technologies these companies have developed. Different career paths were also explored through a panel discussion for students to get a glimpse of where can take with their photonics qualifications within Australia.

Event Details

Date: 20th May 2021

Time: 3.30 – 8.00 PM AEST

Location: Baraja HQ

Program

Reception and Sign-in

Opening Address

Katie Chong

W. Y. Sarah Lau

Photonics in Australia and New Zealand: Lighting Economic Growth

Dr. Simon Poole AO

An Introduction to Spectrum-Scan™

Dr. Cibby Pulikkaseril

Finisar WSS: A History of Innovation

Dr. Luke Stewart

Revolutionising Ophthalmology and Optometry through “Whole Eye” Measurements

Dr. Simon Poole AO

Panel Discussion – The Different Career Paths a Photonics Qualification can Take You

Close and Networking

Speakers

Dr. Simon Poole AO

Co-founder and Director of Business Development

Cylite

Dr. Cibby Pulikkaseril

Co-founder and CTO

Baraja

Dr. Luke Stewart

Optical Research and Development Manager

Finisar Australia

Panelists

Rebecca Lodin

Supplier Quality Manager

Nanosonics

Bianca Sawyer

Department Technical Manager

Department of Physics and Astronomy

Macquarie University

Dr. Luke Stewart

Optical Research and Development Manager

Finisar Australia

Dr. Andrea Tabacchini

Product Manager

Baraja

Dr Matt van Breugel

Co-founder and CEO

Redback Systems

Statistics

60+

In-Person Attendees

10+

Organisations Represented

50%

Industry Presence

45%

Academic Presence

Gallery

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