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The Metro Orlando business community is closely knit and works
together to foster an environment that encourages information
exchange and breeds success. Research, community and business
organizations unite to enhance the photonics industry within the
region. Industry leaders meet frequently to discuss the business
climate, as well as to develop strategies to accelerate the growth
of the photonics sector in Metro Orlando.
The Florida Photonics Cluster
(FPC)
FPC was formed to support the growth and profitability of the
photonics industry through the strength of a unified voice. The
cluster utilizes a unified synergistic approach to build
partnerships between companies and support organizations. FPC is
dedicated to growing the industry by bringing together the
knowledge, expertise and service that each company or organization
has to offer.
The FPC regularly hosts a CEO Networking forum to facilitate
communication and information exchange among business leaders in
the photonics industry. In addition, the FPC meets biannually to
conduct seminars and other informative presentations. Speakers
discuss the impact of photonics on the region, and ways in which
local companies can spread awareness of the industry and gain
legislative representation. The Metro Orlando Economic Development
Commission is a strong supporter of the Florida photonics industry
and an active member of the FPC.
The Laser Institute of America
(LIA)
LIA is a professional membership society dedicated to fostering
lasers, laser applications and safety worldwide. Headquartered in
Orlando and serving the industrial, medical, research and military
communities, LIA offers technical information and networking
opportunities to laser users from around the globe.
In addition to the numerous professional events attended and hosted
by the Metro Orlando EDC, other trade organizations hold various
local and nationally attended events such as:
- SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing
Conference
This conference is one of the industry's leading meetings for
scientists and engineers from industry, military, government
agencies, and academia throughout the world. The conference
attracts over 6,000 attendees from the military, government,
industry, and academia from all over the world., with more than 500
company product exhibition where you can find the most current
hardware and software, meet with suppliers, and learn about product
developments across the broad spectrum of infrared, sensing, and
imaging technologies. In addition, there is an education
program designed to bring you up to date on the hottest
technologies and get you up to speed with the background basics you
need within the industry.
- Pittcon
Pittcon is the world’s annual premier Conference and Exposition on
laboratory science, especially as it relates to Analytical
Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy. The conference attracts nearly
20,000 attendees from industry, academia and government from 90
countries worldwide who are striving to solve scientific problems
related to energy and the environment, agriculture and foods,
health and pharmaceuticals, and other concepts and products to
improve the quality of life accessible by societies around the
world.
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