Why Attend?

CLEO is the premier international forum for scientific and technical optics — uniting the fields of lasers and opto-electronics by bringing together all aspects of laser technology, from basic research to industry applications.
 
The technical conference provides attendees with the invaluable combination of peer-reviewed, high-quality technical content, numerous networking opportunities (both formal and informal) and an exposition with leading companies in photonic applications.
 

Key differentiators

• CLEO brings together a large, global audience — enabling attendees to meet peers and colleagues and expand their professional networks. In 2016, 4,600 attendees came from more than 60 countries.
• Only CLEO offers the breadth and depth of 25 topic categories in the core groups of Fundamental Science, Science & Innovations and Applications & Technology.
• CLEO presentations are rigorously peer-reviewed to ensure high-quality research on emerging topics. More than 2,000 technical presentations are slated.
• More than 150 invited speakers are currently scheduled — representing the finest institutions and companies worldwide.
• Meet representatives from 200 exhibiting companies in the CLEO:EXPO. Interact one-on-one to learn about the latest technologies.

 Why attend? Great question! Join us and be part of the premier, global conference for lasers and opto-electronics — bringing together professionals, presentations and products.
 

What are the main features of CLEO?

• CLEO: Fundamental Science
• CLEO: Science & Innovations
• CLEO: Applications & Technology
• CLEO: Market Focus
• CLEO:EXPO

Who Attends CLEO?

Sample Job Functions

• Executive Management
• Purchasing Manager
• Design Engineer
• Product Development Manager
• Systems Developer
• Test & Measurement Engineer
• Researcher
• Scientist
• Educator
• Sales & Marketing Professional

Organization Types

• OEMs
• Government
• Military
• Laser or Laser Systems Manufacturers
• Optical Component Manufacturers
• Public and Private Research Labs
• Academic Institutions
• Test & Measurement Equipment