Authors and Presenters

1. Submit an Abstract

Abstract Due Date: 18 January 2010

Late abstract submissions may be accepted, check individual conference to see if they are still accepting submissions.

• Read the Conference Call for Papers and Submissions Guidelines
  • NanoScience + Engineering
  • Solar Energy + Technology
  • Photonic Devices + Applications
  • Optical Engineering + Applications
• Then click "submit an abstract" from within the Conference you choose
• Official notification will be sent to the contact author of accepted presentations by 26 March 2010

Questions about your presentation? Contact your SPIE Conference Programs Coordinator, or send an email to abstract_help@spie.org 

2. Prepare to Present at the Conference

• Visa application information and invitation letter requests
• Prepare your presentation:
  • Oral Presentation Guidelines
  • Poster Presentation Guidelines
• Apply for an SPIE Contingency Student Travel Grant (Only full-time students may apply for a supplemental travel grant.)
• Preregister for the conference.

3. Prepare and Submit Your Manuscript  

• Read the SPIE Guidelines for Professional Conduct and Publishing
• Read the Manuscript Policies and Review Information
• Format your manuscript and view sample templates
• Submit your manuscript (The manuscript submission site will be open 5 weeks before the manuscript due date.)
• Submit your copyright form
• Publication Charges Form to order Color Pages (for printed proceedings), or to order Reprints or Preprints.

Questions about your manuscript submission? Contact your SPIE Proceedings Coordinator, or send an email to author_help@spie.org

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