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The leading global sensing, imaging + photonics technologies event

SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing 2020 Call for Papers

Now accepting abstract submissions
Present your research on sensors, infrared technology, laser systems, spectral imaging, radar, LIDAR, AI/machine learning and more. Come share the latest technical advancements and collaborate with other experts working on materials, components, systems, and analytics for defense and commercial applications.

Co-located in 2020: SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing will be co-located with SPIE Smart Structures + Nondestructive Evaluation in Anaheim. These unique communities will enjoy opportunities to network, learn and share their latest developments. Learn more at spie.org/SS

Abstracts Due
16 October 2019

Rising Researcher
23 October 2019

Author Notification
20 December 2019

Manuscripts Due
1 April 2020

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2020 Conference Program Tracks

SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing Tracks and Topics
• Materials and Devices
• Imaging and Analytics
• Advanced Sensing and Imaging
• Next Generation Sensor Systems and Applications

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The Rising Researchers program is designed to recognize early career professionals who are conducting outstanding work in sensing, imaging, optics, or related fields. Find out more about the application requiements and the benefits to the winners each year.

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2020 Symposium Chairs and Co-Chairs

Jay Kumler

Jay Kumler
President, JENOPTIK Optical Systems, LLC (USA)

John Pellegrino

John M. Pellegrino
Director, Electro-Optical Systems Laboratory (EOSL), Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI)

Augustus W. Fountain III

Augustus W. Fountain III
Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The Univ. of South Carolina (USA)

Teresa Pace
Director, Engineering, L3 Technologies, Inc. (USA)

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