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. An audience of more than 150 company representatives will attend. Our collective goal in meeting is to raise the profile of the optics and photonics industry, while learning more about the priorities of the U.S. government in this technology space.