CLEO/QELS 2005

CLEO/QELS & PhAST 2005 were a resounding success! These three conferences showcased 1,609 talks on the latest breakthroughs in research and applications, with many of the sessions greeting standing-room only audiences.

These conferences have a strong core audience each and every year, and this year, they saw a hefty 5,281 attendees. Most notably, the conference is growing in its student attendance with a healthy increase of 7% in this key area. Additionally, technical attendance remained steady with last year and experienced an increase over the 2003 Baltimore show.

Programming was developed to attract the needs and interests of various audiences. For the first time this year, the conferences hosted two plenary sessions, providing additional renowned keynote talks. Through PhAST, there also was a strong emphasis on business programming and presentations highlighted funding opportunities and market overviews.

The exhibition also experienced growth this year, with 320 exhibiting companies, up 13% over last year. The show really is an international must-attend event, with approximately 20% of companies coming from outside the United States and a large number of companies attending from Europe and the Pacific Rim.

CLEO/QELS and PhAST had a strong year in 2005. We're looking forward to seeing you in Long Beach in 2006!