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Special Events

Check back frequently for updates. Special events currently planned include the following:

Anthony E. Siegman Memorial Symposium and Reception

Free of Charge*
Sunday, 6 May
Symposium: 16:00 - 18:00
Reception: 18:00 - 19:00
Marriott, San Jose, California, USA

This memorial symposium will highlight Professor Siegman’s scientific and leadership contributions and will support efforts to carry on Tony’s legacy. The program will feature invited speakers and video remembrances and will be followed by a reception sponsored by the OSA Foundation (OSAF).

The confirmed speakers are:

Joseph Goodman, Stanford University, USA
Steve Harris, Stanford University, USA
Herwig Kogelnik, Alcatel-Lucent, USA
Amnon Yariv, CalTech, USA

The OSA Foundation has launched a campaign to permanently fund the "Siegman International Summer School on Lasers" in Professor Siegman’s honor. To learn more about the campaign, please visit the OSAF Web site
*Badges are requested.  If you are not attending the conference, please register under the FREE Exhibit Pass Plus category.

Conference Reception

Establish new connections, resources and friends with other professionals from around the world.

CLEO: 2012 Dine-Around

Kick off the conference with dinner and informal conversation, it’s an opportunity to network with others from the industry on a more intimate basis without the noise at the conference reception.

Discover Downtown San Jose

Receive great offers from downtown businesses with your “Discover Downtown San Jose Card.”  Cards can be picked up at Registration, Member Lounges, or the San Jose Tourist booth.  To view special offers, visit www.sjdowntown.com/offers prior to arriving.

Power Lunch

Attend the Power Lunch, sponsored by Precision Photonics, and participate in high-level discussions. You will have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with experienced leaders representing different markets who will share their wisdom on surviving and growing a business during difficult economic times. In addition, the leaders will share their insights on how to strategically position yourself in an uncertain market.

This is a ticketed event. Check back for more details.

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