Explore the conferences and submit an abstract to Photonics West

Now that you are scheduled in the program, review the information below to better prepare your presentation and manuscript. Browse the topics to discover what talks and events to attend. If you haven’t already submitted, but would like to, some late submissions may still be accepted. See “How to submit a post-deadline abstract” on the Abstract Submission Guidelines page.

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BiOS

Biophotonics, Biomedical Optics and Imaging

BiOS

LASE

Industrial Lasers, Laser Sources and Applications

LASE

OPTO

Optoelectronics, Photonic Materials and Devices

OPTO

Important dates

Abstract Submission Deadline 24 July 2019
Post-Deadline Abstract Submissions Instructions
Acceptance Notification Sent to Contact Author 30 September 2019
Manuscripts Due for Conferences 11288 and 11307-11309 18 December 2019
Manuscripts Due for all Conferences except 11288 and 11307-11309 8 January 2020

 

Prepare to present at the conference

• Apply for a visa and/or request an invitation letter

• Apply for an SPIE Student Travel Grant by 30 October 2019

• Register for the conference

• Prepare poster presentations: Poster Presentation Guidelines

• Prepare and upload oral presentations: Oral Presentation Guidelines and Upload Instructions

• View the SPIE Anti-Harassment Policy and SPIE Code of Conduct


Presentation Questions? View SPIE Contacts

Present a better paper

Make the best presentation possible – take one of these online courses from SPIE:

• Making the Most of Your Presentation

• Structuring Your Research Paper

These courses are free for SPIE Members.

Prepare and submit your manuscript

• SPIE Guidelines for Ethical Publishing

• Manuscript Policies and Review Information

• Format your manuscript and view sample templates

• Submit your manuscript (The manuscript submission site will be open 5 weeks before the manuscript due date.)

• Submit your copyright form


Manuscript Questions? View SPIE Contacts