Audio, Video, Digital Recording Policy
In the Meeting Rooms and Poster Sessions: For copyright reasons, recordings of any kind are strictly prohibited without prior written consent of the presenter in any conference session, or of posters presented. Each presenter being taped must file a signed written consent form. Individuals not complying with this policy will be asked to leave a given session and asked to surrender their film or recording media. Consent forms are available at the SPIE Speaker Check-In Desk.
In the Exhibition Hall: For security and courtesy reasons, photographing or videotaping individual booths and displays in the exhibit hall is allowed ONLY with explicit permission from on-site company representatives. Individuals not complying with this policy will be asked to surrender their film and to leave the exhibition hall.
Laser Pointer Safety Information
SPIE supplies tested and safety approved laser pointers for all conference meeting rooms, and for course rooms if instructors request one. For safety reasons, SPIE requests that presenters use our provided laser pointers available in each meeting room.
Underage Persons on Exhibition Floor
For safety and insurance reasons, no persons under the age of 16 will be allowed in the exhibition area during move-in and move-out. During open exhibition hours, only children over the age of 12 accompanied by an adult will be allowed in the exhibition area.
Unauthorized Solicitation
Any manufacturer or supplier who is not an exhibitor and is observed to be soliciting business in the aisles, or in another company's booth, will be asked to leave immediately. Unauthorized solicitation in the Exhibition Hall is prohibited.
Unsecured Items
Personal belongings such as briefcases, backpacks, coats, book bags, etc. should not be left unattended in meeting rooms or public areas. These items will be subject to removal by security upon discovery.
