This summer, the Optical Society of Southern California is excited to encourage our community to explore the Optica Advanced Photonics Congress, taking place
July 26–30, 2026, in Long Beach, California. In the spirit of OSSC’s mission to share knowledge and bring together people across the optics community, this meeting offers a wonderful opportunity to learn about new advances in integrated photonics, AI for photonics, optical communications, nonlinear photonics, biophotonics, novel optical materials, and more. Whether you are a student, researcher, or industry professional, this congress is a great place to connect, exchange ideas, and be inspired.