- OpTIC Centre, N. Wales, 05th March 2020. SPARC II is partnering with The Welsh Optoelectronics Forum, the Centre for Photonics Expertise and ASTUTE 2020 (Advanced Manufacturing) to bring together an event which will showcase real world applications of photonics and where technologies are impacting businesses today. Please see https://www.eventbrite.com/e/innovative-photonics-in-wales-tickets-84212201963 for more details and free registration.