Be part of these co-located meetings merging translational biophotonics and applications, and novel additive manufacturing technologies in any area of photonics.

At Rice University in Houston, Texas, leaders in the field will discuss paths that led to their advancements and will also plot new directions for the future of optical imaging and photonics for both research and clinical applications. Clinicians will present their perspectives on application needs, while industry representatives will discuss pathways to commercialization.
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2024 Conference chairs


Tomasz Tkaczyk

Rice Univ. (United States)

Brian E. Applegate

Keck School of Medicine of USC (United States)

One powerful conference covering two major areas. Read full call for papers


Translational Biophotonics

Present on the latest technologies and applications of OCT, new technologies for diagnostic imaging and detection, point-of-care testing, bio-printing, and their translation to the clinic. Leaders in the field will discuss paths that led to their advancements and will also plot new directions for the future of optical imaging and photonics for both research and clinical applications.

biophotonics research in application

Additive Manufacturing for Photonics

Present on the latest implementation of additive manufacturing for photonic and biophotonic applications and technologies ranging from non-linear 2-Photon Polymerization, Stereo-lithography, Jet printing, Extrusion printing. Discuss your technology limits, present components / devices and example applications including interconnects, fibers/waveguides, imaging systems, sensors, implants, etc.

3D printing