SPIE Defense + Security industry events

This session provides opportunity for exhibitors to highlight their newest technologies to the infrared industry and technical audience prior to the opening of the exhibition. A paid technical badge or exhibitor technical pass is required.

Opening Day! SPIE Defense + Security Exhibition is a must attend in the industry. Start spring off right by connecting with customers, clients, and prospects at the Defense + Security Exhibition.

Be there for VLPI’s global debut and the launch of the Global VLPI Design Competition—inviting students, researchers, and startups to design scalable photonics for real-world impact.

Come hear an update on the latest actions by the Trump administration impacting the optics and photonics community and what SPIE is doing to advocate for our membership.

This panel brings together experts from academia, national laboratories, and industry to assess the current state and future direction of laser‑driven inertial fusion energy (IFE).

Can digital twins really reshape semiconductor innovation? Join industry leaders to explore where to start, what to model first, and how to build trust—unpacking breakthroughs, gaps, and the confidence needed to move from promise to impact.

This presentation highlights breakthroughs in polarimetric sensing that improve detection, navigation, and real‑world operational awareness.

Visit SPIE Defense + Security Exhibition on its second day. Connect with customers, clients, and system providers from around the world to find mission-critical and innovative solutions in components, instruments, and more.

This panel explores scaling the U.S. optics‑tech workforce through national OMT standards, regional academic hubs, and strong industry-college partnerships to strengthen defense readiness and build a resilient, mission‑ready talent pipeline.

Hear directly from Army FUZE leaders on priority tech needs, open SBIR opportunities, and transition pathways. Learn how to position your innovation for near‑term impact and future Army partnerships.

This session features small businesses that have successfully participated in Army FUZE and Army G‑2 innovation partnerships sharing briefings on their technologies, their transition pathways, and their experiences working with Army stakeholders.

Visit SPIE Defense + Security Exhibition on its final day, share your latest solutions, and make important connections with your colleagues and peers to build an exciting year of collaboration and business growth.