Photonics Supply Chain Networking Night @ Photonics West
Photonics Supply Chain Networking Night co-hosted by Quebec & Arizona at Cathay Innovation on the margins of Photonics West - open to all! For security reasons, advance registration is mandatory.
Connect with customers, suppliers, and partners from Quebec and Arizona
Meet the Quebec delegation: Quebec Directory at Photonics West 2026
Agenda:
5:30 – 6:30 PM – Welcome & informal networking
Meet and connect directly with Quebec and Arizona C-Level executives and technical leaders in lasers, optics, imaging, metrology, and advanced photonic systems. Identify potential customers, technology partners, and suppliers who are actively looking for new solutions and collaborations.
6:30 – 7:00 PM – Welcome Remarks+ 25-minute rapid-fire panel
Moderated by Madison Rilling, Executive Director of Optonique. Key industry figures will share concrete market trends, practical insights, and insider perspectives on challenges in the photonics supply chain.
Confirmed panelists :
Muzammil Arain, Director, Photonics and New Devices, Infineon Technologies
Greg Hollows, Senior Vice President for Optical Assemblies and Advanced Solutions, Edmund Optics
Jane Bachynski, President at MPB Communications
7:00 – 7:30 PM – Continued networking
Deepen the conversations started during the panel. Whether your company focuses on components (lasers, optics, fibers, sensors), instruments (cameras, metrology, test & measurement), or complete systems, you’ll find highly relevant counterparts and potential customers in the room.
A focused, high-impact evening to discover and connect with some of North America’s strongest photonics ecosystems.
Dinner bites and drinks will be provided.
This event is organized by the Quebec Government Office in Los Angeles, Optonique, Optics Valley and Arizona Commerce Authority, with the support of the Consulate General of Canada in San Francisco and hosted by Cathay Innovation.
Cathay Innovation is a global multistage venture capital firm investing in founders building transformative businesses across Europe, North America, Asia, Latam and Africa. Its platform connects founders with Fortune 500 partners to help startups scale and transform industries with consumer to enterprise AI solutions. Founded in 2015, Cathay Innovation manages €2.5B+ and has invested in 120+ startups including Chime, Pinduoduo, Glovo, Owkin, Ledger and more.