The Czech Optical Cluster, along with its members Forvia Hella, Rigaku, Eli Beamlines, and Crytur, supported the student conference OPTO 2024, held from July 22-26, 2024, in Prague. This conference, dedicated to optics, photonics, and related fields such as spintronics, is the perfect platform for young researchers to network and share their latest scientific achievements. 
Cluster Manager Petr Přikryl represented the Czech Optical Cluster and showcased the activities of the cluster and the optical community in the Czech Republic. Marek Rozehnal from Lightigo participated in a panel discussion on startups. Pavel Tuček introduced Forvia Hella as a technological leader in the automotive industry.
A big thank you to the main organizers of OPTO 2024 – the Optical Society of Matfyz, Charles University. Special thanks to Lukáš Nowak and others.
We are currently preparing more collaborative projects with high school and university students.
