On 23.9. a meeting of professionals in the field of laser technology took place in the HiLASE Centre. The meeting was attended by representatives of major Czech companies operating in the laser technology market. In addition to discussion and professional lectures, representatives of Czech industry were introduced to a practical demonstration of multi-beam processing in the laboratory of the HiLASE Centre. The main topics were new trends in laser applications, the development of suitable laser systems and multi-beam processing. The participants of the meeting outlined further possible cooperation in the field of integration of laser technologies.