Author and Presenter Information

1. Submit an Abstract

Abstract Due Date: 16 April 2010

Read the Conference Call for Papers and Submission Guidelines

2. Prepare to Present at the Conference

• Important information for international attendees:
  The facility at NIST requires security clearance information for all international attendees. Please complete this invitation letter request form. We will create an invitation letter for you and also process your information for security screening. You can send the form to send the form to Rob Whitner, SPIE Conference Program Coordinator.

• Additional Visa Information and Requirements for Entering the US

• Prepare your presentation:
  • Oral Presentation Guidelines
  • Poster Presentation Guidelines

• Preregister for the conference: For security reasons, all attendees must register before 13 September 2010. The registration fee is $550 (USD) and $150 (USD) for students. On-site registration will not be available. Registration will be open 1 April 2009.

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, Mary Starz  or send an email to author_help@spie.org

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