Site Selection

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 31 December 2026. 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 2026.

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 2030 Host Proposals

March 2026 – Call for proposals opens
31 December 2026 – Proposals to host the 2030 Conference are due
March/April 2027 – Steering Committee Meeting to determine the 2030 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.

Key Dates

Deadline for 2030 Proposals: 31 December 2026