Optical Technology Center Conference
About
The Montana State University's Optical Technology Center (OpTeC) will host the 32nd annual OpTeC Conference on October 8, 2026. The OpTeC conference highlights optical science and engineering and is where undergraduate and graduate students, research staff, and faculty report on recent developments in optics at Montana State University. Companies will also share new developments in industry. After a day of oral presentations, a highlight of the meeting is always the evening catered poster session that includes many local and regional businesses. Please join us in celebrating optics and photonics research at MSU.
The OpTeC Conference is held in the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering building in Inspiration Hall (room 201).
Agenda
Below is the general format of the 2026 OpTeC Conference agenda.
A sample agenda is available for download here: 2025 OpTeC Conference Agenda
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8:00 am |
Check-in & Refreshments |
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8:20 am |
Welcome Remarks |
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8:30 – 10:10 am |
Oral Presentations |
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10:10 – 10:40 am |
Break & Refreshments |
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10:40 – 12:00 pm |
Oral Presentations |
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12:00 – 1:10 pm |
Lunch break (provided) |
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1:10 – 3:10 pm |
Oral Presentations |
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3:10 – 3:40 pm |
Break & Refreshments |
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3:40 – 6:00 pm |
Oral Presentations by Industry |
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6:00 – 8:00 pm |
Poster & Exhibitor Session (dinner provided) |
Registration
Registration opens
Summer 2026
Registration Fees are as follows:
Individual: $50
Student: $30
Exhibitor: $65 - $275
Exhibitor information and fee structure can be found on the Exhibitor Information Page.
Lodging and Ground Transportation
Bozeman has various lodging options, though please note none are directly adjacent to campus. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are available, but you may experience slightly longer wait times than in larger cities. The airport is about a 20-minute ride from the center of town. Bozeman is also home to a zero-fare public transportation system. Several car rental agencies are available for pickup at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.
Previous Conferences
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| 2025 OpTeC Conference Agenda | 2024 OpTeC Conference Agenda | 2023 OpTeC Conference Agenda |
Please see the OpTeC photo album for pictures from previous OpTeC-sponsored events.
Sponsors
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our 2025 OpTeC Conference sponsors for their generous support. Your commitment plays a crucial role in funding and facilitating this event, helping us to deliver a successful and impactful experience. Your partnership enables us to bring together students, faculty researchers, and industry leaders; foster innovative discussions; and advance our collective knowledge. We deeply appreciate your contribution and look forward to celebrating our shared success at the conference.
Thank you for making the OpTeC Conference possible!
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Check out our Sponsorship Information Page.
