2026 CREOL Industrial Affiliates Symposium

CREOL, the College of Optics and Photonics' annual Industrial Affiliates Symposium brings together members of the CREOL Industrial Affiliates program in an intentional fusion of academia, industry and government. Students and faculty are encouraged to take advantage of the many networking opportunities the program creates.

• Thursday, March 5 (CREOL Building)

  • Spring Optics and Photonics Career Fair hosted by CREOL
    • Separate Registration - sign up on Handshake
    • For employers: $500 + tax for non-affiliates. Affiliates pay no additional fees.
  • Lab tours
  • Distinguished speakers
  • Evening networking social

• Friday, March 6 (Fairwinds Alumni Center at UCF's main campus)

  • Symposium Tech Conference:
    • Schedule and information
    • Faculty, student and guest presentations
    • Company exhibitions and spotlight presentations
    • Industry updates
    • Awards
    • Student poster sessions