CPIA ANNUAL UNIVERSITY MEETING
Featuring Student Poster Contest and
Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Colorado's Photonics Community

October 20, 2021
3:00 - 6:00 pm
University of Colorado Boulder, East Campus
Sustainability, Energy and Environment Community (SEEC Building)
4001 Discovery Drive, Boulder, CO 80303
Hybrid Format
REGISTRATION
Attendee Registration  
CPIA Members - Free
Students - Free
All others - $25
MEETING AGENDA
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
2:30 - Registration and Networking
3:00 - CPIA Welcome, Update and Board Voting Results
3:15 - Awards Presentation
3:30 - Featured Speakers on Quantum in Colorado
4:15 - Student Poster Contest
5:30 - Student Poster Winners Announced
Parking information will be sent after registration since the pass needs to be obtained before the event. For Zoom attendees, sign-in information will be sent morning of the meeting.
Deadline for registering is 5:00 PM Tuesday, October 19.
MEETING DETAILS
Keynote Presentation:
A speaker from industry and from academia will discuss the Colorado quantum landscape. Colorado is putting its stamp on the quantum realm. The area sports decades of research expertise, a pipeline of talent and a roster of ambitious companies aiming to make waves. It’s an industry concentration that could pay huge dividends for the state’s economy if the technology lives up to its promise. Justin Ging, the Chief Commercial Officer at Honeywell Quantum Solutions, and Phil Makotyn, Executive Director of University of Colorado's CUBit Quantum Initiative will give their perspectives on Quantum in Colorado will highlight the career pathways within the quantum photonics arena.

Recognition:
Colorado photonics companies which have achieved distinction in the industry will be honored with CPIA's 'Photonics Company of the Year' and 'Photonics Innovator of the Year' awards. Also honored are individuals who have been critical to the success of CPIA and the photonics community. Join us in celebrating their success and the contribution of photonics to the Colorado economy.

Student Poster Contest:
The annual meeting is your opportunity to learn about current photonics and optics research conducted at ALL Colorado research universities. Interact with the students who will help fuel the next generation of photonics products. For more information on the student poster contest and registering, click here.
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