This one-day forum focuses on the optics and photonics industry as an essential enabler of emerging technology. The full-day program will host U.S. government leaders discussing federal policy and funding opportunities important to the optics and photonics industry.

the 2025 Annual IP3 Awards will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The evening’s festivities will begin at 6:30 PM.

Hosted by Public Knowledge, the Annual IP3 Awards honor exceptional leaders and innovators making meaningful contributions across the three pillars of IP: Intellectual Property, Information Policy, and Internet Protocol. These awards spotlight the changemakers advancing the public interest and building a more connected, communicative, and inclusive digital future.

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