Authors and Presenters | Conferences + Exhibitions: SPIE

Follow these instructions to develop a successful abstract, presentation, and paper, for presentation at a conference and inclusion in the Proceedings of SPIE. Benefits to SPIE authors include having their work published in the SPIE Digital Library, indexed in leading scientific databases, and available to the global research community.

Submit an abstract

Read the SPIE Guidelines for Professional Conduct and Publishing Ethics
Check the Author and Presenter Due Dates
Read the Conference Programs

Prepare and submit your manuscript

Learn about SPIE Guidelines for Professional Conduct and Publishing Ethics
Learn about SPIE Manuscript Policies
Check manuscript due dates and editor contacts
See manuscript specifications and templates
Submit your manuscript
Submit your copyright form

Prepare to present at the conference

Official notification will be sent to the contact author of accepted presentations:

If you need a travel visa, begin the visa application process immediately
If needed, request an invitation letter for your visa application
Prepare your presentation
Preregister for the conference by 15 November 2008
Review the program to confirm your presentation date and time.