Photonica’2010 Event Programme

(19–22 April 2010, Expocentre Fairgrounds)

Key event:

• Photonics: InnovativePotential, Scientific Conference
• A series of round tables to discuss the current issues within the laser and optics industry
• Presentations of new programmes, bills and titles

Sections of the Photonics: Innovative Potential Conference:

• The Development of the National Laser Industry: From Fundamental Research to Applications
• Laser Technology for 3D Metal Processing and Finishing
• Lighting Equipment Based on Light-Emitting Diodes
• Optical Communications: the Current State and Prospects
• Mutual Necessity of Nanotechnology and Photonics

RoundTableTopics:

• Stimulus for Innovation, Scientific and Technical Activities of the Legislature in Belarus, Russia and Ukraine
• Small Innovative Enterprises Organized by Universities and Scientific Centres: Russia’s Experience
• Training Personnel to Use Photonics Technology in Practical Medicine
• Regional Centres for Laser Technology Promotion: Experience and Challenges

Presentations:

• Presentation of the Photonica’2020 programme draft by the European Commission
• Presentation of Optical Systems and Technology Holding as member of Russian Technologies State Corporation;
• Presentation of the Russian technical standards and regulations on Laser Equipment Safety Requirements;
• Presentation of the results of the 3rd Best National Laser Technology Development Contest organized by the Laser Association;
• Presentation of the 2nd volume of “How It All Started…” memoirs by Russian laser engineers;
• Presentation of editorial calendars of Russian industrial periodicals;
• Presentation of laser equipment by Russian manufacturers.

Also on the programme:

• Some Economic Aspects of Laser Metal Working, short courses;
• Working meeting of members of the LAS Board of National Experts, with participation of Russian specialists working in overseas laser and optics centres. The meeting is to discuss possible international cooperation.

Dear participants in Photonica’2010!

We would like to inform you that compilation of a programme of business related events is prolonged till February 15, 2010. For your convenience, we have highlighted the following theme days:
April 19: Industrial Lasers
April 20: Laser Medicine
April 21: Photonics for Control and Management Systems
April 22: Safety Technologies

We are also glad to remind you that this year the participants can arrange presentations of their companies during the exhibition. It is not extra charged.  

Applications for conference halls and presentation zone are accepted via e-mails:
ak@expocentr.ru
sma@expocentr.ru

For additional information please call:
Anna Kosheleva, +7 (499) 259 5108, 795 3944
Maria Sedova, +7 (499) 259 5198