03/18/2024

For Immediate Release

COHERENT EXECUTIVES TO SPEAK AT THE OPTICA EXECUTIVE
FORUM DURING OFC 2024

PITTSBURGH, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a pioneer in photonic solutions, is proud to announce its participation at the upcoming Optica Executive Forum at OFC 2024 being held at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront on March 25th, in conjunction with the OFC conference.  
 
Renowned for its history of assembling panels of industry executives and technological innovators, the Optica Executive Forum will feature Coherent Chair and CEO, Dr. Vincent (“Chuck”) D. Mattera, Jr., on the CEO Panel. The panel will focus on how they have navigated their organizations through changes, challenges, and opportunities.

Additionally, Coherent Chief Marketing Officer, Dr. Sanjai Parthasarathi will moderate a highly topical discussion on "Photonic Manufacturing and Enabling Technologies.” Joining the panel is Coherent Chief Strategy Officer and President of the Materials Segment, Dr. Giovanni Barbarossa. They will discuss the latest in enabling optical components with a focus on lasers. The panel will also address photonic manufacturing technologies including feasibility and scalability of silicon photonics in foundries. 

The Optica Executive Forum offers a unique opportunity for leaders and innovators to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the photonics industry. Coherent is excited to contribute to this vital conversation.

For more information on the session and to register for the event, please visit Optica Executive Forum at OFC 2024.