Optica

Optica (formerly OSA), Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide, is the society dedicated to promoting the generation, application, archiving and dissemination of knowledge in the field. Founded in 1916, it is the leading organization for executives, scientists, engineers, business professionals, students and others interested in the science of light. Optica’s renowned publications, meetings, industry summits, market reports, and online resources fuel business collaborations, discoveries, shape real-life applications and accelerate scientific, technical and educational achievement. Our ultimate goal is to establish meaningful connections within the Optics and Photonics Industry and their end-users.

Today, Optica is a global professional society uniting individuals and companies worldwide with interests in optics and photonics. With a diverse membership of approximately 488,000 individuals from 183 countries, including more than 500 industry corporate members and 25,000 individual members