Societies and organizations located in the Pacific Rim region are welcome to submit proposals for hosting, managing, and sponsoring a future CLEO/Pacific Rim Conference.
The purpose of this international conference is to provide a forum for an update and review of a wide range of laser and electro-optics disciplines from device development to systems engineering and applications. The meeting also serves to stimulate the use of more mature optical technologies in other fields.
How to submit a Host Proposal:
1. Indicate your organization’s interest in hosting the 2028 conference by 31 July. Send an email to msmith@optica.org with the following information: Name of the host organization(s), proposed location, and proposed dates for the conference.
2. Complete and submit the online proposal form by 31 December 2024. Note – if you are unable to access the online form, you can complete and submit this PDF form.
3. Submit a draft budget (with income and expenses) to msmith@optica.org by 31 December 2024.
4. Any additional documents with information about the host organization, conference location, etc. of up to 3 pages can also be submitted to msmith@optica.org.
Timeline for 2028 Host Proposals
January 2024 – Call for proposals opens
31 July 2024 – Submissions of interest to host the conference are due
31 December 2024 – Proposals to host the 2028 Conference are due
March 2025 – Steering Committee Meeting to determine the 2028 Conference host. A representative from each Society/Organization that submits a proposal will be invited to make a short presentation to the Steering Committee. Virtual participation is permitted.
Timeline for 2030 Host Proposals
March 2026 – Call for proposals opens
31 December 2026 – Proposals to host the 2028 Conference are due
March 2027 – Steering Committee Meeting to determine the 2028 Conference host. A representative from each Society/Organization that submits a proposal will be invited to make a short presentation to the Steering Committee. Virtual participation is permitted.