Researchers of SLAM-DAST project attended the 2024 edition of the Italian Conference on Optics and Photonics (ICOP 2024) in Potsdam, Germany, from the 17^th to the 19^th of June 2024. The authors presented two poster presentations on their works carried out within SLAM-DAST project on distributed acoustic sensing and on the effect of error propagation in the shape reconstruction of distributed shape sensing.

The Italian Conference on Optics and Photonics aims to bring together researchers from all over Italy and worldwide, networking and exchanging their research developments in the field of Optics and Photonics, in a stimulating and multidisciplinary forum. The Conference established itself as a high-level meeting in the areas of Nano and Quantum Sciences, Optical Communication Systems, Optical Imaging and Sensing, Laser and Nonlinear Optics, Applications of Photonic Technology and new Emerging Topics, featuring invited lectures, oral and poster sessions and workshops.

Researchers of SLAM-DAST project attended the 11^th edition of the European Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring (EWSHM 2024) in Potsdam, Germany, from the 10^th to the 13^th of June 2024. The authors presented an oral presentations on their works carried out within SLAM-DAST project on the application of distributed strain sensing for shape sensing and the characterization of its feasibility as a crack detector for composite carbon fiber specimens in terms of probability of detection.

The goal of EWSHM is to present the latest advances in the field of structural health monitoring (SHM), and includes plenary talks from leading experts in the field reporting about their field of expertise in SHM or their request for monitoring in applications such as transportation vehicles, machinery, manufacturing plants or buildings, as well as academic research and technology exhibitions.

Researchers of SLAM-DAST project attended the 3^rd edition of the Latin American Workshop on Optical Fiber Sensors (LAWOFS 2024) in Campinas, Brazil, from the 20^th to the 22^nd of May 2024. The authors presented two oral presentations on their works carried out within SLAM-DAST project on distributed acoustic sensing and on the effect of error propagation in the shape reconstruction of distributed shape sensing.

The Latin American Workshop on Optical Fiber Sensors (LAWOFS) organized by the Brazilian Society for Microwave and Optoelectronics (SBMO) is a renowned event uniting the scientific community involved with optical fiber sensor design and applications. LAWOFS 2024 focused on intense interaction among Ibero-American participants to encourage purposeful debate on new concepts, technologies, and applications of photonic sensing, enhancing international collaborations in R&D projects.

Researchers of SLAM-DAST project attended the 2024 edition of the PhotonIcs and Electromagnetics Research Symposium (PIERS 2024) in Chengdu, China, from the 21^st to the 25^th of April 2024. The authors presented two oral presentations on their works carried out within SLAM-DAST project on distributed acoustic sensing and simulations on the effect of core failure in distributed shape sensing accuracy.

PIERS: PhotonIcs and Electromagnetics Research Symposium, also known as Progress In Electromagnetics Research Symposium, provides an international forum for reporting progress and recent advances in the modern development of electromagnetics, photonics and exciting applications. PIERS has become a major symposium in the area related to electromagnetics. PIER Journals are a family of journals supported by the proceeds of PIERS meetings.

Researchers of SLAM-DAST project will attend the 28th International Conference on Optical Fiber Sensors (OFS) which will take place in Hamamatsu, from the 20th to the 24th of November 2023. The authors will present their activities on SLAM-DAST sensor R&D with 2 poster on the development of distributed acoustic sensors and relationship between strain transfer and probability of detection.

The International Conference on Optical Fiber Sensors (OFS), established in 1983, is acknowledged as the world’s leading conference on all topics related to photonic sensing technologies. OFS provides a forum for reporting and exchanging ideas on the latest advances in research and development on fiber-optic and photonic sensing. It has also contributed significantly to industrialization and standardization of the related devices and systems for field deployment. It will offer plenary and invited talks, contributed oral and poster presentations, workshops, and exhibitions of commercial products.

Researchers of SLAM-DAST project will attend the 2023 edition of the PhotonIcs and Electromagnetics Research Symposium (PIERS 2023) which will take place in Prague, Czech Republic, from the 3rd to the 6th of July 2023. The authors will present their works on distributed acoustic sensing and shape sensing simulations in the form of two oral presentations.

PIERS: PhotonIcs and Electromagnetics Research Symposium, also known as Progress In Electromagnetics Research Symposium, provides an international forum for reporting progress and recent advances in the modern development of electromagnetics, photonics and exciting applications. PIERS has become a major symposium in the area related to electromagnetics. PIER Journals are a family of journals supported by the proceeds of PIERS meetings.

Researchers of SLAM-DAST project will attend the 2023 edition of the European Workshop on Optical Fiber Sensors (EWOFS) which will take place in Mons, Belgium, from the 23rd to the 26th of May 2023. The authors will present their activity on SLAM-DAST sensor R&D with a poster on the development of distributed acoustic sensors.

EWOFS is one of the major international events for the optical fiber sensors community and is the right place to learn about the recent academic and industrial advances on the technology.

The workshop is organized with plenary sessions of invited speakers presenting the state-of-art of their specific domain and thematic poster sessions for all the contributed papers. Each poster session is followed by small group discussions with the purpose to analyse and comment the contributions. The conclusion of each group is then presented to all the attendees. The purpose of this format is to optimize efficient and fruitful discussions and interactions within the optical fiber sensing community.

Researchers of SLAM-DAST project will attend the 2023 edition of the Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) which will take place in San Jose, Caliornia, USA from the 7th to the 12th of May 2023. The authors will present their activity on SLAM-DAST sensor R&D with an oral presentation on the development of distributed acoustic sensors.

With comprehensive, peer-reviewed technical sessions and market-focused programming, CLEO is the world’s premier international forum to learn about innovative advances, research and new technologies from the laser science industry. From quantum computing to advanced imaging technologies used to the search for new life and planets in the galaxy, CLEO brings together all aspects of electro-optic technologies.

CLEO’s world-renowned technical program is a showcase for leading research and applications in a number of fields. Industry leading speakers from around the world discuss new scientific ideas and research while exhibiting companies display the latest innovations in photonics technology.

Researchers of SLAM-DAST project will attend the27th International Conference on Optical Fiber Sensors (OFS) which will take place in Alexandria, Virginia, USA, from August 29 to September 2, 2022. The authors will present their activities on SLAM-DAST sensor R&D with a poster on the development of distributed acoustic sensors.

The International Conference on Optical Fiber Sensors (OFS), established in 1983, is acknowledged as the world’s leading conference on all topics related to photonic sensing technologies. OFS provides a forum for reporting and exchanging ideas on the latest advances in research and development on fiber-optic and photonic sensing. It has also contributed significantly to industrialization and standardization of the related devices and systems for field deployment. It will offer plenary and invited talks, contributed oral and poster presentations, workshops, and exhibitions of commercial products.

Researchers of SLAM-DAST project will attend the 2022 edition of the Italian Conference for Optics and PhotonIcs  (ICOP 2022) which will take place in Trento, Italy, from June 15 to June 17, 2022. The authors will present the activities of SLAM-DAST sensor R&D in two different presentations.

The Italian Conference on Optics and Photonics aims to bring together researchers from all over Italy and worldwide, networking and exchanging their research developments in the field of Optics and Photonics, in a stimulating and multidisciplinary forum. The Conference will establish as a high-level meeting in the areas of Nano and Quantum Sciences, Optical Communication Systems, Optical Imaging and Sensing, Laser and Nonlinear Optics, Applications of Photonic Technology and new Emerging Topics. The program will feature invited lectures, oral and poster sessions and workshops.