Authors and Presenters

Submit an abstract

• Read the SPIE Guidelines for Professional Conduct and Publishing Ethics
• Check the Author and Presenter Due Dates
• Read the Conference Call for Papers for
  
  
  • BiOS
  • LASE
  • MOEMS/MEMS
  • OPTO
    
• Before you submit, read the Abstract Submission Guidelines linked within each Call for Papers.
• Then click "Submit an Abstract" to submit your abstract through the MySPIE database.

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:
  • Review Oral Presentation Guidelines
  • Review Poster Presentation Guidelines
• Students in need may apply for an SPIE Contingency Student Travel Grant
• Preregister for the conference: the pre-registration cutoff date will be included in the Advance Program, available in October 2008.
• Review the program, available in October 2008, to confirm your presentation date and time.