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The premier international forum for scientific and technical optics.

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.

Early Bird • Open – 9 Mar 2026 Standard • 10 Mar – 6 Apr 2026 Late / Onsite • 7 Apr 2026 – Onsite
Full Conference

Full Conference Registration Rates

Access to Plenary, Technical Sessions, Posters, Symposia, Opening Reception & Exhibit Hall
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.

Sessions

Short Courses

Add-on fees by registration status
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.

Sessions

Opening Reception

Admission Item Price
(Open – Onsite)
Exhibit Hall only Registrations $35
Guests $35

Opening Reception access is subject to venue capacity.

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Next Step

Book Your Hotel

Official CLEO housing partner

Secure your stay through CLEO’s official hotel block to receive negotiated rates and reservation protection by 24 APRIL.

Only bookings made through the official CLEO housing page are part of the protected room block.

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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].