2026 Registration Rates
Reserve your spot for a week of lasers, optics, and photonics innovation. Choose the rate that fits your role and lock in savings before deadlines.
Full Conference Registration Rates
| Reg Type / Admission Item | Early Bird (Open – 9 Mar 26) |
Standard (10 Mar – 6 Apr 26) |
Late / Onsite (7 Apr 26 – Onsite) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Conference Member / Full-Conference Member Presenter | $790 | $890 | $990 |
| Full Conference Non-Member / Full Conference Non-Member Presenter | $1,175 | $1,325 | $1,475 |
| Full Conference Student Member / Full Conference Student Member Presenter | $345 | $395 | $445 |
| Full Conference Student Non-Member / Full Conference Student Non-Member Presenter | $500 | $575 | $650 |
Amounts shown in USD.
Short Courses
| Reg Type / Admission Item | Early Bird (Open – 9 Mar 26) |
Standard (10 Mar – 6 Apr 26) |
Late / Onsite (7 Apr 26 – Onsite) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Conference Member / Presenter / Exhibit Hall only Member | $275 | $335 | $395 |
| Full Conference Non-Member / Presenter / Exhibit Hall only Non-Member | $325 | $400 | $475 |
| Full Conference Student Member / Presenter | $125 | $150 | $175 |
| Full Conference Student Non-Member / Presenter | $150 | $175 | $200 |
Short Course fees are per course selection.
Opening Reception
| Admission Item | Price (Open – Onsite) |
|---|---|
| Exhibit Hall only Registrations | $35 |
| Guests | $35 |
Opening Reception access is subject to venue capacity.
Have Questions?
Email [email protected] or visit our Event Policies & Terms.
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Visa Information
If you require a visa to attend CLEO 2026, you can request an official visa letter during the registration process. For general visa requirements and eligibility, we recommend reviewing the U.S. visitor visa guidelines here. If you need additional assistance or have specific questions regarding your visa letter request, please contact us at [email protected].
Tip: Apply early — processing times vary by location.
Refund Policy
Refund requests must be received in writing by Friday, 10 April 2026. A processing service charge of USD 75 is assessed. Registrations completed after Friday, 10 April 2026 are NON-REFUNDABLE. Please allow four to six weeks to process a refund request.
Your written request can be submitted by email to: [email protected].


