On behalf of the IEEE Photonics Society and my fellow conference committee members Martin Dawson and Susumu Noda, I welcome you to another exciting IEEE Photonics Conference (IPC). IPC 2014 will be held at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla, San Diego, California, USA, from 12-16 October 2014. This is the IEEE Photonics Society’s showcase event where you will find the latest developments in photonic technologies, their applications and future directions. The conference’s unique mixture of ground-breaking reports, in-depth educational offerings, and important attendee opportunities for contribution and discussion make it a “must attend” event for all in the photonics community. We look forward to your contributions in bringing the best of photonics to San Diego this year!