If you can attend only one event in 2009, make it SPIE Photonics West—the essential photonics and laser event

The world economic crisis has changed business dramatically. Your success in 2009 is dependent on cutting costs, accessing new solutions, and discovering the innovations that position you as a leader. SPIE Photonics West is an essential part of your strategy for 2009—move beyond survival with:

• Product roll-outs that will save you money
• Exhibitors that provide the solutions you need 
• Conferences that report critical breakthroughs
• Courses that get your staff trained and make the most of your time away from the office

Register online by 9 January 2009 and save $100 over onsite pricing

Download the SPIE Photonics West Advance PDF

Attention visitors from outside the United States
Effective January 12, 2009, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will require all Visa Waiver Program nationals to obtain an electronic travel authorization prior to boarding. This new authorization is known as the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, or ESTA. Make sure you have all your correct travel documents!

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Your competitive advantage is at the Photonics West and BiOS Exhibitions. Free to attend!

• SPIE Photonics West—North America's essential photonics and laser exhibition
• SPIE BiOS—the world's largest biomedical optics exhibition

Industry Sessions
Come hear leaders in the industry discuss challenges and opportunities. Free to all registered attendees.

2008 Prism Award for Photonics Innovation. What new, hot products are on the market? We'll find out at the 2008 Prism Award ceremony and banquet on Wednesday, 28 January at SPIE Photonics West. For more more information send an email to innovation@spie.org

Four Renowned Symposia: Conferences, Hot Topics Sessions, and Plenary Speakers
Featuring 3,275 R&D presentations connecting the brightest minds with leaders in science and technology.

• BiOS 2009—biomedical optics
• LASE 2009—lasers and applications
• MOEMS-MEMS 2009—micro- and nanofabrication
• OPTO 2009—integrated optoelectronic devices

75 Technical and Professional Development Courses
Receive technical training and professional development courses from the brightest minds in the photonics industry.

• See the full listing of training and professional development courses available at Photonics West,

Meet face-to-face with leading employers at the SPIEWorks Career Fair.