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. Complete and submit the online proposal form by 10 June 2024
a. Note – if you are unable to access the online form, you can complete and submit this PDF form
2. Submit a draft budget (with income and expenses) to msmith@optica.org by 10 June 2024.
3. An 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
10 June 2024 – Deadline for proposals to host the 2028 Conference
August 2024 – Selection of 2028 Conference host during the Steering Committee Meeting. A representative from each Society/Organization that submits a proposal will be invited to make a short presentation to the Steering Committee.
Timeline for 2030 Host Proposals
January 2026 – Call for proposals opens
10 June 2026 – Deadline for proposals to host the 2030 Conference
August 2026 – Selection of 2030 Conference host during the Steering Committee Meeting. A representative from each Society/Organization that submits a proposal will be invited to make a short presentation to the Steering Committee.