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About

The Montana State University's Optical Technology Center (OpTeC) will host the 30th annual OpTeC Conference on October 10, 2024. The OpTeC conference highlights optical science and engineering and is where undergraduate and graduate students, research staff, and faculty report on recent developments in optics at Montana State University. Companies will also share new developments in industry. After a day of oral presentations, a highlight of the meeting is always the evening catered poster session that includes many local and regional businesses.

The 2023 Optical Technology Center Conference saw:

  • 15 Research Presentations
  • 6 Industry / Company Presentations
  • 35 Research Posters
  • 14 Local and National Optics Companies
  • 110 Attendees
  • 7 Sponsors

Agenda

Below is the general format of the 2024 OpTeC Conference agenda. A sample printable version of the 2023 agenda is available for download here: 2023 OpTeC Conference Agenda 

8:00 am

Check-in & Refreshments

8:20 am

Welcome Remarks

8:30 – 10:10 am

Oral Presentations

10:10 – 10:40 am

Break & Refreshments

10:40 – 12:00 pm

Oral Presentations

12:00 – 1:10 pm

Lunch break

1:10 – 3:10 pm

Oral Presentations

3:10 – 3:40 pm

Break & Refreshments

3:40 – 6:00 pm

Oral Presentations by Industry

6:00 – 8:00 pm

Poster & Vendor/Industry Session 

Previous Conferences

2023 OpTeC Conference Agenda

2022 OpTeC Conference Agenda

2020 OpTeC Conference Agenda 

2019 OpTeC Conference Agenda 


Please see the OpTeC photo album for pictures from previous OpTeC-sponsored events

Thank You to Our Sponsors

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors for their generous support of the OpTeC Conference. Your commitment plays a crucial role in funding and facilitating this event, helping us to deliver a successful and impactful experience. Your partnership enables us to bring together students, faculty researchers, and industry leaders; foster innovative discussions, and advance our collective knowledge. We deeply appreciate your contribution and look forward to celebrating our shared success at the conference.

Thank you for making the OpTeC Conference possible!

Co-Sponsors

MSU Research and Economic Development      MPQA Logo

Blue & Gold Sponsors

SPIE LogoMontana Department of Commerce Logo

UpNano Logo

Silver Sponsors

Eido Tech Project LogoBozeman City Logo  MKS Newport Logo

 

Quartus Logo

Bronze Sponsors

OptoSigma Logo