Author and Presenter Information

1. Submit an Abstract

Abstract Due Date: 26 January 2009

• Read the Conference Call for Papers and Submission Guidelines
• Then click "submit an abstract" from within the Conference
• Official notification will be sent to the contact author of accepted presentations by 12 December 2008.

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

2. Prepare to Present at the Conference

• Begin the visa application process
• Request an invitation letter
• 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

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

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• After publication in SPIE Proceedings, expand and revise your paper and submit it to one of SPIE's peer-reviewed journals!! (http://spie.org/journals).