IPOS Launch and Symposium - "Faster, Further, Smarter"

The official IPOS Launch and Symposium was held on Thursday 23 April 2009 9:30am at the MacLaurin Hall, The Main Quadrangle, The University of Sydney.

On Thursday 23 April the Institute for Photonics and Optical Science (IPOS) was formally opened by Senator Anne McEwen, Chair of the Standing Committee Communications, Environment and the Arts and Dr Michael Spence, the Vice-Chancellor of The University of Sydney. IPOS, is a major new Institute, building on a substantial track record and critical mass of research excellence. The formal launch was followed by a Symposium with internationally renowned speakers that presented the current and future role of photonics.

The formal launch was held mid-morning, and the Symposium commenced at 11:15am. The Symposium, “Faster, Further, Smarter”, provided national and international perspectives on photonics and optical science, providing context for the IPOS mission and opportunities. The Symposium explained the impacts this enabling technology will have on the technological pillars of our society (health, energy, environment, ICT, defence) and how it will allow us to understand our universe on the largest and smallest scales (astronomy to nanotechnology). It also provided insights on photonics from a government and industry / economic perspective.

The IPOS Launch and Symposium was a FREE event, where food and drinks were provided.

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How to get there : Please find directions to MacLaurin Hall, The Main Quadrangle here. Please find parking information at The University of Sydney Camperdown campus. Parking is limited at The University of Sydney and it is strongly advised to travel by public transport.