Bringing Together the World's Foremost Optics and Photonics Leaders

The Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO)—often referred to as the industry event—is the preeminent experience for those in the lasers and electro-optics community. CLEO 2008 will be held in conjunction with the Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS) and the Conference on Photonic Applications, Systems and Technologies (PhAST).

Nearly 6,000 leaders in the fields of optics and photonics are drawn to this annual technical conference to discuss the latest research and scientific findings in the industry, and end-users from a variety of industries come to see the current applications optics technology has to offer.

Track the news from CLEO/QELS and PhAST from the Optics.org blog—conference sessions and exhibit floor news updated throughout the week.

Get the scoop on CLEO/QELS stand-out research directly from your peers. Watch your colleagues in broadcast news segments as they discuss this year's most important research.

High Quality Science

• World-renowned, peer-reviewed technical program
• Invited Presentations given by experts in the field
• Up-to-the-minute research presented in postdeadline sessions
• Short Course Program including a range of topics at a variety of educational levels

Comprehensive Programming

• More than 1,800 technical presentations over five days
• More than 100 invited speakers
• Over 30 Short Courses offered with a broad range of topics
• 18 tutorials, seven symposia and three poster sessions
• Special Symposium in Tribute to Theodore Maiman

World Class Exhibition

• Over 350 exhibitors
• A global show, attracting visitors from 44 countries
• Business programming on the show floor
• New product introductions
• Career Center available for employers and job seekers

Don’t miss out on this remarkable opportunity, bookmark the CLEO/QELS Web site today and visit often for exhibitor and programming updates.

We look forward to seeing you in San Jose, California!