SPC 2025

Plenary Speakers

David Payne

University of Southampton, UK

David Payne is a Professor of Photonics and Director of the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) and the Zepler Institute at the University of Southampton. Over the last forty years, he has made numerous key contributions in optical fibre communications and laser technology. His work in fibre fabrication in the 1970s resulted in most of the special fibres used today, including the revolutionary erbium-doped fibre amplifier (EDFA) and kilowatt-class fibre lasers for manufacturing and defence. As an entrepreneur, he co-founded York Technologies, (now PK Technology Inc.), Fibercore, SENSA (now part of Schlumberger) and SPI Lasers plc (now part of the Trumpf Gruppe).

Adrian Podoleanu

University of Kent, UK

Adrian Podoleanu (Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, of the Institute of Physics, of Optica, of SPIE and an International Fellow of Chinese Optical Society) is the Head of the Applied Optics Group, Professor of Biomedical Optics in the Department of Mathematics, Engineering and Physics, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK, an investigator of the Biomedical Research Centre, University College London (UCL) and Institute of Ophthalmology and honorary professor in the UCL. He received the Ph.D. degree in Electronics from the Electronics and Telecommunications Faculty, Technical University of Bucharest, Romania in 1984. He was a founder member of the Romanian Chapter of SPIE and its first Chairman (1992). Currently he serves as the Associate Secretary of the International Commission for Optics. AWARDS: Order of the Crown, officer, Royal House of Romania, 2017; Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award 2015; European Research Council, Advanced Research Fellowship, 2010-2015; Ambassador’s Diploma, Embassy of Romania in the UK, 2009; Leverhulme Research Fellowship, 2004 – 2006; Romanian Academy “Constantin Miculescu” prize for research in Lasers and Nonlinear Optics, 1984.

Invited Speakers

T4. Specialty Fiber and Applications

Mateusz Smietana

Warsaw University of Technology

Speech Title: Nanostructured optical fibers and their applications

Conference Awards

1. Best Paper Award

This award recognizes the most outstanding paper presented at the conference, as judged by a panel of experts.

2. Best Student Presentation Award

Awarded for exceptional presentation and delivery during the conference sessions.

3. Best Poster Award

Any presenting author of a paper submitted with the presentation type of “Best Poster Award” will be eligible for this award. Winners will be selected by the SPC 2025 Committee.

4. Early Career Award

Everyone within the age of 50 by 1 July 2025 with a doctor degree is eligible for Early Career Award. Application could be made during registration. The applicant is required to submit representative publications (up to 3) and full CV for judges to review. All publications need to provide impact factor, citation and major research contribution.

5. Sustainable Photonics Student Achievement Awards 2025

Categories: Undergraduate / Master / PhD

Awarded to students who produce high-quality theses, dissertations, or reports. Applicants will be evaluated by an expert panel.

Eligibility:

Must be an undergraduate, Master, or PhD student before 1 July 2025.
Work must be produced between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025.

Application Procedure:

Submit the following materials through：http://iconf.young.ac.cn/GDCxa.

English abstract of the thesis, dissertation, or report (within 1 page);
A supporting letter from the supervisor or mentor;
CV and transcript of the applicant;
Thesis, dissertation, or report in PDF;
Student ID card.

Application Deadline: 1 July 2025.

Winners will be informed via email, and awards will be presented on 22 July 2025 during the SPC opening ceremony.

6. Sustainable Photonics Technology Innovation Award

Awards will be given for innovative ideas or products that demonstrate new inventions, new technologies, or new concepts in the fields of sustainable photonics. Awards will include the Best Innovation Award, the Most Commercial Value Award, and the Most Creative Award, awarded to outstanding projects.

Applications will be evaluated by an expert panel appointed by the SPC Technical Program Committee. This is a platform for sustainable photonics researchers and engineers to showcase their innovative sustainable photonics product ideas or engineering solutions.

Application Procedure:

Submit the following materials through：http://iconf.young.ac.cn/GDCxa.

Download and complete the award application form;
Supporting materials such as PPT, poster, video, etc.;
Student ID card (if the applicant is a student).

Application Deadline: 1 July 2025.

Winners will be informed via email, and awards will be presented on 22 July 2025 during the SPC opening ceremony.

Conference Schedule

Day 1: July 21, 2025

10:00 - 18:00

Onsite Registration and Lab Tour

Day 2: July 22, 2025

9:00 - 12:00

Opening Ceremony and Plenary Speeches

14:00 - 18:00

Invited Speeches and Technical Sessions

To be updated soon

Day 3: July 23, 2025

9:00 - 12:00

Invited Speeches and Technical Sessions

To be updated soon

Conference Venue

Conference Center, Hangzhou International Innovation Institute, Beihang University

Hangzhou International Innovation Institute
Beihang University

No. 166 Shuanghongqiao Street, Pingyao Town
Yuhang District, Hangzhou, China

Transportation

1. From Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)

By Metro (≈1h 20min, ¥8-10)

Take Line 7 (Wuxing Square direction) → Jiangdong Er Road Station (9 stops, ~25min) → Transfer to Line 2 (Chaoyang direction) → Renmin Lu Station (Exit A, 6 stops, ~15min) → Walk 1.2km (15min) or take a taxi (¥10, 5min) to the destination.

By Taxi (≈30-40min, ¥80-100)

Distance: ~30km via Hangzhou Airport Expressway (toll road) or G60 Shanghai-Kunming Expressway.

2. From Hangzhou East Railway Station (HGH East)

By Metro (≈50min, ¥6)

Take Line 4 (Puyan direction) → Qianjiang Road Station (5 stops, ~15min) → Transfer to Line 2 (Chaoyang direction) → Renmin Lu Station (Exit A, 4 stops, ~10min) → Walk 1.2km (15min) or taxi (¥10, 5min).

By Taxi (≈25-35min, ¥50-70)

Distance: ~20km via Hongjian Expressway or Mid-South Ring Road.

3. From Hangzhou West Railway Station (HGH West)

By Metro (≈1h 10min, ¥7)

Take Line 19 (Yongzhou Road direction) → Wushan Square Station (5 stops, ~20min) → Transfer to Line 5 (Buxin direction) → Sanbao Station (3 stops, ~10min) → Transfer to Line 2 (Chaoyang direction) → Renmin Lu Station (Exit A, 3 stops, ~8min) → Walk 1.2km (15min) or taxi (¥10, 5min).

By Taxi (≈35-45min, ¥70-90)

Distance: ~25km via Wen’er West Road and G2504 Hangzhou Ring Expressway.

Notes:

Metro Hours: First/last trains vary (typically 6:00 AM–11:30 PM). Check Hangzhou Metro for updates.

Taxi Apps: Use Didi (China’s Uber) for convenience.

Address in Chinese: 北京航空航天大学杭州国际创新研究院会议中心(余杭区瓶窑镇双虹桥街166号)

Transportation

Hotel Recommendation

Here we recommend two hotels for accommodation.

A. Manju Prestige Hotel (Hangzhou Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins)

No. 36-1 Qiancheng Road, Yuhang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (Approx. 1.2km from Beihang University, approx. 20 minutes on foot)

Manxiang Double Bed Room (one bed for two persons): 328 CNY per room per night (including 2 breakfasts)
Manxiang Twin Bed Room (two beds): 328 CNY per room per night (including 2 breakfasts)
Manju Twin Bed Room (two beds): 358 CNY per room per night (including 2 breakfasts)

B. Lanou Liangzhu Site Park Hotel

No. 36 Zicheng Road, Yuhang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China (Approx. 700m from Beihang University, approx. 12 minutes on foot)

Business King Room (one bed for two persons): 230 CNY per room per night (including 2 breakfasts)
Business Twin Room (two beds): 230 CNY per room per night (including 2 breakfasts)

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Contact Us

Conference Secretary

Ms. Cassie Zhan

Mail Us

spc@youngac.cn

Call Us

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Registration Fee
	Early-Bird Registration (By June 30, 2025)		Late Registration (After June 30, 2025)
Currency	USD	CNY	USD	CNY
Standard	350	2500	410	3000
Student	210	1500	270	2000

Welcome to SPC 2025

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Registration

Schedule

Technical Tracks

T1. Laser Technology

Track Chairs

T2. Optical Communication and Networks

Track Chairs

T3. Nanophotonics

Track Chairs

T4. Specialty Fiber and Applications

Track Chairs

T5. Biophotonics

Track Chairs

T6. Integrated Photonics

Track Chairs

T7. Optical Sensing

Track Chairs

T8. Optoelectronic Devices and Applications

Track Chairs

W1. Workshop on Liquid-Crystal

Track Chairs

Submission

Conference Committee

General Chair

Xia Yu

General Chair

Lei Su

Local Chair

Bo Fu

Program Chair

Hao Wang

Program Chair

Di Zhu

Publicity Chair

Carlo Molardi

Publication Chair

Hong Dang

Sponsorship Chair

Zhenggang Lian

Workshop Chair

Yiyang Luo

Workshop Chair

Max Yan

Plenary Speakers

David Payne

Adrian Podoleanu

Invited Speakers

T4. Specialty Fiber and Applications

Mateusz Smietana

Conference Awards

1. Best Paper Award

2. Best Student Presentation Award

3. Best Poster Award

4. Early Career Award

5. Sustainable Photonics Student Achievement Awards 2025

Eligibility:

Application Procedure:

6. Sustainable Photonics Technology Innovation Award

Application Procedure:

Conference Schedule

Day 1: July 21, 2025

Onsite Registration and Lab Tour

Day 2: July 22, 2025

Opening Ceremony and Plenary Speeches

Invited Speeches and Technical Sessions

Day 3: July 23, 2025

Invited Speeches and Technical Sessions

Registration

Conference Venue

Conference Center, Hangzhou International Innovation Institute, Beihang University

Transportation

1. From Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)

2. From Hangzhou East Railway Station (HGH East)​

3. From Hangzhou West Railway Station (HGH West)​

Notes:​

Transportation

Hotel Recommendation

A. Manju Prestige Hotel (Hangzhou Liangzhu Ancient City Ruins)

2. From Hangzhou East Railway Station (HGH East)

3. From Hangzhou West Railway Station (HGH West)

Notes: