Lightmatter

We are hitting the physical limits of traditional electrical chips just as the AI boom demands massive acceleration. The solution isn't just "more chips," it's a completely new architecture. Our CEO & Founder, Nicholas Harris, recently sat down with Forbes to discuss why building AI chip technology relying on light, rather than electrical signals, is the inevitable future of compute. Watch the full interview here: https://bit.ly/3XN35XK

We are incredibly proud to congratulate our Head of IT, Security, & Facilities, Aaron Katske, for being named a Midmarket Marvel by MES Computing! As part of their inaugural list, MES Computing recognizes IT leaders who demonstrate exemplary leadership within the fast-changing technology landscape. Aaron’s dedication to keeping our operations secure and efficient is a vital part of our success. https://bit.ly/4pJSgkW

PhotonDelta and Plug and Play Tech Center invite you to PIC Summit USA 2026, a focused gathering of innovators, investors, and industry leaders shaping the future of photonic chip technology. 📅 19 January 2026 🕕 12:00–19:00 📍 Plug and Play Tech Center, Sunnyvale, California Our first speakers are confirmed, and we are excited to share the exceptional expertise they bring to this year’s programme. Andreas Bechtolsheim – Co-Founder and Chief Architect, Arista Networks: An influential figure in modern computing and networking, Andy’s career spans co-founding Sun Microsystems, early investment in companies such as Google, VMware, and Mellanox Technologies, and receiving numerous honours, including membership in the National Academy of Engineering. M. Ashkan Seyedi – Director of Silicon Photonics Products, NVIDIA: A driving force behind the integration of photonics into advanced GPU and CPU architectures, Ashkan leads multidisciplinary teams developing the interconnect technologies that power generative AI and large-scale machine learning. Nicholas Harris – Founder and CEO, Lightmatter: A respected voice in photonic computing and AI infrastructure, Nick’s work has established Lightmatter as a key player for ultra-fast photonic technologies enabling next-generation supercomputers. More speaker announcements are on the way. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to build a world-class lineup. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e2h5WBsR

We are thrilled to present the inaugural MES Midmarket Marvels list! Congratulations to the following honorees 🎉 You can learn about them all here: https://okt.to/yZdM9Y. - Josh Berry, Delta College with Ellucian - David Brown, Prairie View A&M University - Blaine Carter, FranklinCovey - Sireesha Chilakamarri, AdMedia - Brian Claassen, Enstor - Glenn Cruz, University of California, Davis - Phillip Dana, AC Foods - Demetrius D, Aspire Indiana Health - Brett Duester, Chief Industries, Inc. - Justin H., Texas A&M AgriLife - Ivan Imana, World Travel, Inc. - Aaron Katske, Lightmatter - Ryan Kingstedt, Horton, Inc. See this post’s comments for the rest of the honorees! The list recognizes midmarket IT leaders who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in a fast-changing, often frenetic, tech world. #MESMidmarketMarvels

What an incredible week at Supercomputing 2025 in St. Louis! We were thrilled to showcase our innovative 16-wavelength bidirectional link live for the very first time. A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by the Lightmatter booth to discuss the future of photonics. It was wonderful connecting with you all.

We are incredibly proud to announce that our Founder and CEO Nicholas Harris has been elected to the prestigious Optica 2026 Fellows Class! Nick is being recognized: "For transformative advances in programmable photonic integrated circuits and pioneering photonic AI acceleration technologies at the intersection of optics and machine learning." Read more here: https://bit.ly/4ij8Oh7

Principal Solutions Architect Taylor Groves gives an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Lightmatter booth at #SC25. Thank you to everyone who stopped by! SC Conference Series

It's the last day of Supercomputing in St. Louis! Visit Booth 4312 to learn more about our Passage co-packaged optics solution. Meet our VP of Sales Kurt von Hausen and see the racks in person. SC Conference Series #SC25

Meet our SVP Sales & Solution Architecture Bob Turner at Supercomputing in St Louis this week. Stop by Booth 4312 to see our innovative 16-wavelength bidirectional link showcased live on the floor. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with Bob and learn more about one of the most advanced link architectures in the world. SC Conference Series #SC25