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Exhibit Hall and Activities
Exhibit Hall and Activities
Exposition: 8-10 May 2012
CLEO: Expo showcases the latest products and applications from more than 300 participating companies. Participate in hands-on demonstrations of the latest market innovations and applications. The Expo also offers valuable on-floor technical programming such as Market Focus and Technology Transfer.
As the world’s most prestigious technical conference in the photonics industry, CLEO gathers in excess of 300 companies from around the globe introducing new products and demonstrating cutting-edge innovations. As an attendee, you can partake in exhibit floor activities and programs such as:
CLEO: Expo Technology Playground 
Market Focus
Technology Transfer
Power Lunch
Exhibitors at CLEO: Expo are able to meet customers and institutions representing the fastest growing markets in optics and photonics. Find your target market at CLEO: Expo.
Sample job functions and titles include:
- Executive Management
- Purchasing Manager
- Design Engineer
- Product Development Manager
- Design Engineer
- System Developer
- Test and Measurement Engineer
- Sales and Marketing professionals
- Researcher
- Scientist
- Educator
Sample organization types include:
- OEMS
- Government
- Military
- Laser or Laser Systems Manufacturers
- Optical Component Manufacturers
- Test & Measurement Equipment
- Public and Private Research Laboratories
- Academic Institutions
Free Exhibit Floor Programs

The CLEO: Market Focus program focuses on the latest trends in the photonics marketplace. CLEO: Market Focus provides a forum to discuss new products and emerging technologies and markets while also providing a networking opportunity within the high-quality atmosphere of the CLEO Conference. All presentations and discussions will be focused on the latest in photonics products and services that have been playing an important role in the industry and those that potentially hold a future business opportunity. A key feature of this forum will be the survey of market trends and market sector outlook in the selected areas of biophotonics, defense, industrial and energy.
The Technology Transfer Showcase provides a forum for researchers from major universities and national laboratories to present exciting technologies which are ready and available for commercialization. Attendees will hear about the latest license-ready optics and photonics technologies (intellectual property from universities and laboratories) that could lead to new commercial products or improve the efficiency, durability or availability of existing components or systems.
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.
Sponsored by:
NEW ! CLEO: Expo Technology Playground 
Top industry players will demonstrate their latest products and services. This exclusive on-floor event allows attendees to participate in lively interactive presentations. More details to come.
Exhibitors: Download your application here or visit the promotional opportunities site.
Exhibitors – For additional information, please contact Exhibit Management:
Exhibit Operations/Logistics: +1 202.416.1972, cleoexhibits@osa.org
Exhibit Sales: +1 202.416.1428, cleosales@osa.org
