Special Events
LaserFest Symposium – Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Laser
Sponsored by:
Retrospectives on the Invention of the Laser
Sunday, May 16, 2010
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
A badge is required for attendance
CLEO joins the world in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Laser. To mark the anniversary date of this historic occasion, May 16, we’ve gathered laser pioneers, historians and others to talk about their experiences and contributions to one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century—one that has revolutionized the way we live. A badge is required for attendance.
Invited Panelists:
Zhores Alferov, Ioffe Physico Technical Inst., Russian Federation
Nico Bloembergen, Univ. of Arizona, USA
Jeff Hecht, Independent Science and Technology Writer, USA
Ali Javan, MIT, USA
Kathleen Maiman, USA
C. Kumar N. Patel, Univ. of California at Los Angeles, USA
Tony Siegman, Stanford Univ., USA
Peter Sorokin, IBM, USA
Charles Townes, Berkeley, USA
Orazio Svelto, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
LasersRock! Concert
Sponsored by:
Albert Einstein played the violin. Werner Heisenberg was a distinguished pianist. Richard Feynman played...well, the bongos. Good physicists are very often good musicians. No one seems quite able to pinpoint the connection – but more than a few are pretty sure one exists! Showcase your talent: Sign up for LasersRock! Concert at CLEO/QELS.
Power Lunch - Green Shoots in Photonics
Tuesday, May 18, 2010; 12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Organizer: Chris Myatt, Founder and CEO, Precision Photonics, USA
Sponsored by: Precision Photonics Corporation
Attend the Power Lunch and participate in high-level discussions with industry leaders who will provide insight on how to navigate through a challenging market. 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.
An interactive question and answer period will follow the table discussions. Registrants can submit questions in advance to be discussed during this time by all of the industry leaders. Find out how to manage your company and your job during an economic downturn, stay connected to company revenues for job security, and seek new business ventures. Registrants should send questions to cstech@osa.org.
Special Student Offer – student seats at $20.00 on a first come, first served basis. Seating is limited for student members of the sponsoring societies of the conference (APS, IEEE/LEOS and OSA) wishing to take part in the Power Lunch program. The $20 tickets are available to students registered for the conference.
Each of the ten industry leaders hosts a table, so space is limited. Box lunch included. Regular tickets are $40 each and advance registration is required.
Register online
Precision Photonics Corporation
At PPC, we’re making impossible optics possible, with the data to prove it! We have built a world-class team of scientists, engineers and technicians to manufacture high-power optical components, coatings and assemblies by taking advantage of our diverse backgrounds in IBS coatings, precision metrology, and high-volume manufacturing. Our goal is to provide custom and OEM laser optics that work, at a price and lead time that meet your budgets and requirements.
CLEO invites the industry’s top leaders to discuss innovative trends in optics and photonics.
OSA and IEEE Photonics Society Member Lounge
Whether a OSA or IEEE Photonics member , the members’ only lounge is a meeting place for networking or relaxing.
Featuring:
- Printer Access
- Meeting Tables and Comfortable Seating
- Light Refreshments