Zeiss, Philips and Samsung speakers at Invest in Photonics 2012

Pierre Billardon, president of Carl Zeiss, France, Hans Nikol, VP LED innovation & strategy at Philips, and Michael Jeon, head of Samsung Ventures Europe (SVE) are key speakers at the Invest in Photonics 2012 event from December 12th - 13th in Bordeaux, France. "It is a good time to explore the photonics industry because of the huge opportunities this market presents," said Giorgio Anania, chairman of Invest in Photonics 2012. "Speakers will agree that this technology underpins the value chain in so many markets, including medical, cleantech and consumer products. We are very pleased that global brands, Zeiss, Philips and Samsung Ventures will take a lead role in this year's program. These players, at the top end of the value chain, will give the event an even bigger business-focus." ?   Invest in Photonics is a biennial event attracting investors searching for the most innovative, credible and profitable business ventures in photonics, a global industry estimated at €300 billion (US$388 billion). The two-day event host 12 presentations from world-class speakers and high-profile industry leaders in healthcare, cleantech, consumer goods and finance. The focus will be on future technologies and the significant opportunities that photonics offers investors. ?   ?"To enable investors to better evaluate and select investments in the photonics industry, we'll be giving them a clear picture of the five- and ten-year perspective," Anania added. "For SMEs looking for capital to fund growth and development, we will be creating a special venue to connect and network with investors. Invest in Photonics is a great opportunity for attendees to strike deals. It is the only high-level investor partnering conference of its kind for the photonics industry." ?   The event has helped raise €37 million in funding to date. Invest in Photonics