Edmund Optics is proud to announce that Marisa Edmund, Chairman of the Board and CEO, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for the prestigious OPTICA Global Photonics Economic Forum, taking place October 7-8, 2025 in Malaga, Spain. In addition, Marisa will serve as a keynote speaker, joining top executives in discussing the future of the photonics industry.

As the first and only woman on the Board, Marisa joins an esteemed group of industry leaders, including Chuck Mattera (Coherent), Edwin Rocks (Teledyne), and John Lee (MKS). Her appointment highlights Edmund Optics’ growing recognition within the global optics and photonics community.

“I am honored to join the Board of Trustees for the OPTICA Global Photonics Economic Forum and to contribute to shaping the economic and technological future of our industry,” said Marisa Edmund. “It’s a privilege to engage with such distinguished leaders and to share insights on how we can drive innovation and advance the future of optical technologies in a rapidly evolving industry.”

Marisa will deliver a keynote alongside other notable speakers, including Stefan Träger (Jenoptik) and Michael Kaschke (inter alia President of Stifterverband for German Science, Former CEO of the ZEISS Group), addressing key economic trends, market challenges, and the enabling role of photonics in global industries.

The OPTICA Global Photonics Economic Forum is a premier gathering of CEOs, industry executives, and thought leaders, providing a platform to discuss critical economic insights and market strategies shaping the future of photonics. Marisa’s leadership and presence at this forum further elevate Edmund Optics’ standing among top-tier global companies.

For more information, please visit www.optica.org/events/industry_events/2025/global_photonics_economic_forum

About Edmund Optics:

With over 80 years of experience, Edmund Optics® has built a reputation as a trusted provider of high-quality optical components and solutions, serving a variety of markets including Life Sciences, Biomedical, Industrial Inspection, Semiconductor and R&D since 1942. The company employs over 1,300 people across 19 global locations and continues to expand.

As a leading optics and photonics player, Edmund Optics continues to innovate and expand to meet the evolving needs of its customers, offering complete solutions through its dual business model: a robust Marketplace for the best brands in optics and an Advanced Manufacturing division specializing in custom and volume production of precision optical and imaging components.

EO’s Marketplace offers over 34,000 off-the-shelf products from global sourcing and in-house manufacturing and focusses on continually expanding inventory, including 2,900 recent additions, to ensure customers find the right components for their applications. EO serves as a one-stop shop for customers’ entire beam path, granting customers access to 40+ top-tier brands alongside its own high-quality optical components. With over 3 million items in stock, EO provides customers great availability and fast, reliable delivery. EO enhances customer experience with 24/7 online chat product and application support, an industry-first feature connecting customers with engineers for real-time guidance across multiple industries anytime, anywhere.

EO’s Advanced Manufacturing services include custom design, prototyping, and volume manufacturing of high-quality optical and imaging components and systems. From design to prototype to production, Edmund Optics® manufactures over 2 million optical components and over 175,000 optical assemblies every year. With in-house design, manufacturing, and metrology expertise and resources across 4 design centres and 9 specialized factories across the globe, Edmund Optics is supporting your scale volume or custom manufacturing requirements. EO’s expert team of optical and optomechanical designers, project managers, and manufacturing engineers will seamlessly support you from the ground-up and at each step of your project journey. Edmund Optics, your partner for customized optics.

For more information, to speak with an engineer, or to explore EO’s product offerings, visit www.edmundoptics.com.

About OPTICA:

OPTICA (formerly OSA) is a leading global association dedicated to advancing optics and photonics. Bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and innovators, OPTICA fosters collaboration, drives technological advancements, and supports the global photonics community through events, publications, and advocacy. For more: www.optica.org