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Edinburgh International Conference Centre
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
21 - 24 September 2020
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Information for Authors and Presenters

Explore the conferences and submit an abstract to Security and Defence

Submit your research

Find where your research best fits – browse the conference topics to find a conference that most closely matches your research area.

Important dates

Abstracts Deadline 1 April 2020
Author Notification 1 June 2020
Manuscripts Due 26 August 2020

 

Prepare to Present at the Conference

• Apply for a visa and/or request an invitation letter

• Apply for an SPIE Student Travel Grant 

• Register for the conference

• Prepare your poster presentation(s) Poster Presentation Guidelines

• Prepare & upload oral presentation(s): Oral Presentation Guidelines & Upload Instructions

• View the SPIE Anti-Harassment Policy and  SPIE Code of Conduct


Presentation Questions? Contact the Program Coordinator (listed in your SPIE.org account)

Present a Better Paper

Make the most of your presentation – take one of these online courses from SPIE:

• Making the most of your Presentation

• Structuring your Research Paper

These courses are free for SPIE Members.

Prepare and Submit Your Manuscript

• SPIE Manuscript Submission Guidelines

Manuscript Questions? Contact the Proceedings Coordinator (listed in SPIE.org account)