This year joint sessions are planned between, our conference, OTOM, and a related conference on "Emerging Topics in Artificial Intelligence" (“ETAI”). It is clear that such methods must become a part of our shared conversation, as we discuss tools for designing both systems and analysis for the future. Training is required, not only Machine Learning and Deep Neural Networks, but for the students in our own research groups and beyond: if we commit to training a next generation in programmable optics, they will design hybrid approaches that will help to address many key problems. This talk aims to outline a path forward, focused on leveraging the power of our shared community, to make our own lives more productive, to reduce barriers to a broad set of students, and to empower us, together, to make a difference.
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