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Network at events, see the latest research, and stay on top of industry trends. Enjoy reduced registration fees at approximately 25 annual technical forums, exhibitions, and education programs in North America, Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific.

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Industry awards recognize outstanding companies in the optics and photonics industry. Awards range from the Prism Awards to the Startup Challenge.

Senior Members are Members of distinction honored for their professional experience, their active involvement with the optics community and SPIE, and/or significant performance that sets them apart from their peers.

Fellows are Members honored for their technical achievement and for their service to the general optics community and to SPIE in particular.

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The Optics and Photonics Global Salary Report provides the community with up-to-date information on important workplace topics and is a reference to understand compensation across the career landscape.

10 free SPIE Digital Library downloads, choose from over 500,000 optics and photonics technical papers and presentations.

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