Discover details about badge pick up and registration hours, lost and found, food services, and other information designed to help create a positive and easy onsite experience.
Monterey Conference Center
Serra Lobby
| Sunday 29 September | 12:00 PM–6:00 PM |
| Monday 30 September | 7:30 AM–4:00 PM |
| Tuesday 1 October | 7:30 AM–4:00 PM |
| Wednesday 2 October | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Thursday 3 October* | 8:00 AM–11:00 AM |
*Thursday is conference registration only
SPIE Cashier
Monterey Conference Center, Serra Lobby
Registration payments
If you are planning to register onsite, please do so at the “Need to Register” laptop station.
Your credit card payment will be processed during registration.
If you wish to pay with cash or check, you will be directed to the Cashier once you have completed registration for final payment.
If you have already registered and wish to purchase a guest admission ticket to the SPIE Gala, you may do this online by signing into your SPIE account.
Receipt and Certificate of Participation
Preregistered attendees who need an SPIE-stamped receipt or attendees who need a Certificate of Participation may obtain those at the Cashier.
Badge Corrections
Speaker Check-in
Monterey Conference Center
Steinbeck Lobby
| Sunday 29 September | 3:00 PM–6:00 PM |
| Monday 30 September | 7:30 AM–4:00 PM |
| Tuesday 1 October | 7:30 AM–4:00 PM |
| Wednesday 2 October | 7:30 AM–4:00 PM |
| Thursday 3 October | 7:30 AM–11:00 AM |
*Thursday is conference registration only
All speakers must stop at Speaker Check-In to upload their slide presentation files at least two hours before their scheduled session or the day before if presenting in the first session.
Speakers are not able to present using their own devices. All conference rooms are equipped with a laptop, projector, screen, lapel microphone, and laser pointer.
SPIE will record the audio plus screen content of all presentations. Recordings will be published on the SPIE Digital Library with author permission only.
Poster Set-up
Poster session details:
30 September 2024
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM PT
Monterey Marriott, San Carlos III/IV
Poster setup is between 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM. Poster authors, visit Poster Presentation Guidelines for set-up instructions.
Business Center
Monterey Marriott
Attendees may use their Monterey Marriott hotel room key to access the onsite Business Center, which offers use of free online computers and printers. Copy and fax machines are available at the front desk.
Internet Access
At the Monterey Conference Center, SPIE provides complimentary wireless access.
Network: SPIEPUV24
Password: SPIE2024
WiFi sponsored by:
SPIE Conference App information
Childcare Services
Art on Wheels Creative Childcare and Events
831-402-9192
Nicole Rappa Macauley
Email: artonwheelsmontereykids@gmail.com
www.artonwheelsmontereykids.com
Note: SPIE does not imply an endorsement or recommendation of these services. They are provided on an "information only" basis for your further analysis and decision. Other services may be available.
Lost and Found
Food and Beverage Services
Complimentary breakfast breads: Monday—Thursday, 7:30 AM—8:30 AM
Monterey Conference Center, Steinbeck Lobby
| Coffee Breaks - Complimentary coffee | |
| Monday | |
| Monterey Conference Center, Steinbeck Lobby | 7:30 AM–4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | |
| Monterey Conference Center, Steinbeck Lobby | 7:30 AM–9:30 AM |
| Monterey Conference Center, Exhibition Hall, Serra Ballroom | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | |
| Monterey Conference Center, Steinbeck Lobby | 7:30 AM–9:00 AM |
| Monterey Conference Center, Exhibition Hall, Serra Ballroom | 9:30 AM–4:00 PM |
| Thursday | |
| Monterey Conference Center, Steinbeck Lobby | 7:30 AM–11:00 AM |
SPIE Hosted Lunches
All conference attendee and exhibitor booth staff registration badges are invited to a complimentary lunch Monday through Wednesday.
| Monday | |
| Monterey Marriott, San Carlos Ballroom | 12:00 PM–1:00 PM |
| Tuesday | |
| Monterey Conference Center, Exhibition Hall, Serra Ballroom | 12:00 PM–1:00 PM |
| Wednesday | |
| Monterey Conference Center, Exhibition Hall, Serra Ballroom | 12:00 PM–1:00 PM |
All paid conference attendee registration includes complimentary lunch Monday through Wednesday.
Monterey Restaurants