SPIE (the International Society for Optics and Photonics) is a global professional organization dedicated to advancing light-based technologies through research, education, and collaboration. It publishes leading scientific journals, organizes major conferences and exhibitions across optics, photonics, imaging, and sensing, and supports the international scientific community with grants, scholarships, and professional development programs. With over 20,000 members from academia and industry, SPIE serves as a vital hub for innovation in applying light for health, communications, manufacturing, defense, and more.