CLEO/IQEC 2004

CLEO/IQEC 2004 was a resounding success! With a 31% increase in papers, this year's conference boasted 1,733 presentations and 16 parallel sessions. The introduction of PhAST, the collocated conference focused on Photonic, Applications Systems and Technologies, provided attendees with another option for analyzing applications of laser science and quantum electronics, emphasizing such timely topics as biophotonics instrumentation, photonics for national security and lasers in manufacturing.

CLEO/IQEC 2004 had an attendance of 5,857, a 7% increase over 2003 attendance! With 2,674 technical attendees, the conference also saw a significant 10% increase in this area. Sessions including the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the maser, attosecond photonics, and the Plenary session itself were standing-room only. A buzz hovered around the conference this year and attendees were excited about the new information revealed.

The exhibit was also thriving in 2004, and 283 companies participated this year, unveiling new products and initiatives at CLEO! Companies came from around the world to showcase their materials. In fact, 20% of companies were from outside the United States, with a large number attending from Europe and the Pacific Rim.