
Space Optics
From telescopes to lasers, optical technologies have revolutionized our lives. Space optics is taking these advancements beyond our planet to see further, sense more accurately, communicate faster and much more.
The Space Optics theme brings together innovators from academia, industry and government to showcase the most exciting and critical advancements in developing practical, robust and reliable space-based optical systems. Join us to discover the future of space optics and meet the visionaries who are leading the way.
Theme Coordinator
- Zack Lapin, Fibertek, USA

Visionary Speaker
John W. Conklin, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida, USA
Talk Title: Ultra-precise Optical Instruments, Opening New Horizons
Invited Speakers
Becky Borrelli, L3Harris Technologies, USA
Beyond the Horizon: Cutting-Edge Innovations in Space-Based Optics and Optical Systems
Katrin Dahl, Space Tech, Italy
Title to be Announced
Kristian Damkjer, NuView, USA
Title to be Announced
Yves Deiss, Exail, USA
Title to be Announced
Kate Fountaine, Northrop Grumman Corporation, USA
Design of Nex-Gen Optics for Space and Defense Missions
Stratos Kehayas, Gooch and Housego, USA
Title to be Announced
Michael Nayak, DARPA, USA
Title to be Announced
Andrew Nicholas, US Navy, USA
Small Orbital Debris Detection Using Lasers
Julie Smith, Air Force Research Laboratory, USA
Title to be Announced