About CLEO/QELS

Laser Science to Photonic Applications

CLEO/QELS has always been known as the leading event for early stage lasers and electro-optics. The peer-reviewed program is second to none. Attendees gather from around the world to hear from the foremost authorities. This year CLEO expands to include emerging applications of lasers and electro-optical technology.

CLEO/QELS features plenary sessions, invited speakers, contributed papers, and short courses on the most important technical developments -- basic research in electro-optics, innovative developments in laser science, and commercial applications in photonics.

The event is organized into four main segments:

CLEO/QELS
The Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics and The Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference.

CLEO: Applications
Focuses on the demonstration of components, systems and emerging applications of lasers and electro-optical technology.

CLEO Market Focus
Market Focus sessions held on the exhibit floor cover business development and commercialized applications in energy, industrial lasers, defense and security and biophotonics.

CLEO: Expo
More than 300 companies from around the globe will gather to introduce new products and demonstrate their latest innovations.

Who Should Attend CLEO/QELS

Executive Management
Researchers/Scientists
System Developers
Design Engineers
Product Development Managers
Sales/Marketing Professionals
Media
Research Managers
Professors/Educators
Test & Measurement Engineers
Venture Capitalists
Students
Patent Attorneys
High Tech Attorneys