Level Up Leadership is an immersive two-day program for early-career professionals. Held on 20-21 March, 2027 at Optica HQ in Washington D.C., it is designed to help you identify your leadership style, strengthen communication and collaboration skills, and learn to lead with adaptability. Led by our facilitator, Eric Koester, founder of Main Street Genome and professor at Georgetown University, Level Up Leadership offers practical workshops to help you reach your leadership potential. Through interactive sessions and hands-on exercises, you’ll gain experience in managing conflict, supporting team engagement, developing innovative solutions as a leader and more. You’ll also connect with peers in the photonics community and hear from leaders in your field, expanding your network and sharing insights to support long-term growth. Whether you’re leading one team member or many, Level Up Leadership gives you the tools and strategies to make a meaningful impact in your career and workplace.
Applicants must have active Optica membership and be an early-career professional to be considered for the program. Upon acceptance a registration fee of $650 USD will be due which covers travel, lodging with a check-in on 19 March and a check-out on 22 March 2027, and meals during the 20-21 March 2027.
Level Up Leadership 2027
Level Up Leadership is an immersive two-day program for early-career professionals. Held on 20-21 March, 2027 at Optica HQ in Washington D.C., it is designed to help you identify your leadership style, strengthen communication and collaboration skills, and learn to lead with adaptability. Led by our facilitator, Eric Koester, founder of Main Street Genome and professor at Georgetown University, Level Up Leadership offers practical workshops to help you reach your leadership potential. Through interactive sessions and hands-on exercises, you’ll gain experience in managing conflict, supporting team engagement, developing innovative solutions as a leader and more. You’ll also connect with peers in the photonics community and hear from leaders in your field, expanding your network and sharing insights to support long-term growth. Whether you’re leading one team member or many, Level Up Leadership gives you the tools and strategies to make a meaningful impact in your career and workplace.
Applicants must have active Optica membership and be an early-career professional to be considered for the program. Upon acceptance a registration fee of $650 USD will be due which covers travel, lodging with a check-in on 19 March and a check-out on 22 March 2027, and meals during the 20-21 March 2027.