Optica Events

Optica, formerly OSA, events and exhibitions are where the optics and photonics community come together to exchange innovative and cutting-edge ideas and information. Use the Optica Events app as your guide—including technical program and exhibition information.

Since 1916, OSA has been the world’s leading champion for optics and photonics, uniting and educating scientists, engineers, educators, technicians and business leaders worldwide to foster and promote technical and professional development.

Plan Your Day
Search for presentations by day, topic, speaker or program type. Plan your schedule by setting bookmarks on programs of interest. Technical attendees can access technical papers within session descriptions.

Explore the Exhibition
Search for exhibitors, and set bookmark reminders to stop by their booths. (Tap on the map icon within a description to find their location on the exhibit hall map.)

Network with Attendees
All registered attendees—including conference staff, speakers and exhibitors—are listed in the app. Send a contact request to an attendee, and initiate another valuable networking opportunity.

Navigate the Meeting Location
Explore the meeting location—both classrooms and exhibit hall—with interactive maps. It’s easy to find events and activities based on topics of interest.

Document Your Experience
Add and save your own private notes, and create a list of personal favorites including speakers, sessions, presentations and exhibitors.