{"id":2385,"date":"2025-09-22T21:46:23","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T21:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleoconference.org\/?page_id=2385"},"modified":"2026-04-03T18:00:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T18:00:32","slug":"program-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cleoconference.org\/program-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" 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style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-font-size:45px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;ITC Franklin Gothic&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;\">Program<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-font-size:70px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"font-family:&quot;ITC Franklin Gothic&quot;;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;margin:0;font-size:1em;\">CLEO<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:24px;--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p><em>The premier international forum for scientific and technical optics.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" 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href=\"https:\/\/cleoconference.org\/registration-2026\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text\">REGISTER NOW<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-position:center bottom;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:80px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\">\n<h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"36\" data-lineheight=\"43.2px\">Technical Conference<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\">\n<p>2,000+ technical sessions organized by 29 topic categories are routinely presented at CLEO \u2014 from breakthrough ideas to real-world applications. Contributed talks are rigorously peer reviewed by the CLEO Committee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-position:center bottom;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:80px;--awb-padding-bottom:40px;--awb-background-size:cover;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1248px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><section class=\"cleo-program-overview\" aria-labelledby=\"program-overview-title\">\n  <style>\n    .cleo-program-overview{\n      --cyan:#00c6ff; --violet:#5b4baf; --magenta:#9b2fae;\n      --ink:#0f1225; --muted:#5f6782; --card:#ffffff;\n      --radius:18px; --shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(15,18,37,.08);\n      font-family:var(--avada-font,\"Montserrat\",system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,\"Helvetica Neue\",Arial,sans-serif);\n      color:var(--ink);\n    }\n    .cleo-program-overview .head{\n      padding:0 0 1rem; margin:0 0 1.25rem;\n      border-image:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--cyan),var(--violet),var(--magenta)) 1;\n      border-bottom:4px solid transparent;\n    }\n    .cleo-program-overview h2{\n      margin:0; font-weight:800; line-height:1.15;\n      font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.2vw,2rem);\n    }\n    .grid{ display:grid; gap:1rem; }\n    @media (min-width:700px){ .grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr } }\n    @media (min-width:1080px){ .grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr } }\n\n    .card{\n      background:var(--card); border-radius:var(--radius);\n      border:1px solid #eef0f4; box-shadow:var(--shadow);\n      padding:1.1rem 1.1rem 1rem; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:.6rem;\n      position:relative; overflow:hidden;\n    }\n    .card::before{\n      content:\"\"; position:absolute; inset:0 0 auto 0; height:6px;\n      background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--cyan),var(--violet),var(--magenta));\n    }\n    .card h3{\n      margin:.2rem 0 0; font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1.25; font-weight:800;\n    }\n    .card p{ margin:.25rem 0 0; color:var(--muted); font-size:.98rem }\n    .cta{\n      align-self:flex-start; margin-top:.7rem;\n      display:inline-block; text-decoration:none; font-weight:700;\n      padding:.55rem .8rem; border-radius:10px; color:#101322; background:var(--cyan);\n      box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(91,75,175,.26); transition:transform .18s ease, background .18s ease, color .18s ease;\n    }\n    .cta:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); background:var(--violet); color:#fff }\n  <\/style>\n\n  <div class=\"head\">\n    <h2 id=\"program-overview-title\">Program<\/h2>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"grid\">\n\n    <!-- Plenaries -->\n    <article class=\"card\" id=\"plenaries\">\n      <h3>Plenaries<\/h3>\n      <p>CLEO Plenary speakers are carefully selected by leading industry experts to provide thought-provoking and informative presentations.<\/p>\n      <a class=\"cta\" href=\"https:\/\/cleoconference.org\/plenary-speakers-2026\/\" aria-label=\"View Plenary Speakers\">View Plenary Speakers<\/a>\n    <\/article>\n\n    <!-- A&T Topical Reviews -->\n    <article class=\"card\" id=\"applications-technology\">\n      <h3>Applications & Technology Topical Reviews<\/h3>\n      <p>Comprised of invited and contributed papers, Applications & Technology Topical Reviews emphasize significant recent advances in the application of photonics technologies to address current, real-world problems. Submissions should consist of timely, cutting-edge topics and\/or new material in rapidly advancing areas related to applications and technology.<\/p>\n      <a class=\"cta\" href=\"https:\/\/cleoconference.org\/at-topical-reviews-2026\/\" aria-label=\"View Applications & Technology Topical Reviews\">View A&T Topical Reviews<\/a>\n    <\/article>\n\n    <!-- Special Symposia -->\n    <article class=\"card\" id=\"special-symposia\">\n      <h3>Special Symposia<\/h3>\n      <p>Comprised of invited and contributed papers, Special Symposia cover areas considered to be topical and of special interest to CLEO attendees. Submissions should consist of timely, cutting-edge topics and\/or new material in rapidly advancing areas.<\/p>\n      <a class=\"cta\" href=\"https:\/\/cleoconference.org\/special-symposia-2026\/\" aria-label=\"View Special Symposia Program\">View Special Symposia Program<\/a>\n    <\/article>\n\n    <!-- Special Sessions -->\n    <article class=\"card\" id=\"special-sessions\">\n      <h3>Special Sessions<\/h3>\n      <p>Provides convivial, interactive, open fora to address topics not covered by traditional presentations, but that are of interest and importance to the CLEO community. Workshops offer an informal format to enable open discussion between moderators and panels of specialists and the audience to address technical or strategic questions that may lack clear consensus.<\/p>\n      <a class=\"cta\" href=\"#\" aria-label=\"View the Market Focus\">View the Market Focus<\/a>\n    <\/article>\n\n    <!-- Short Courses -->\n    <article class=\"card\" id=\"short-courses\">\n      <h3>Short Courses<\/h3>\n      <p>Covers a broad range of topic areas at a variety of educational levels, and taught by highly-regarded industry experts on a number of subjects. Whether you choose a course designed for beginners or for more advanced instruction, the small size of each class gives you an excellent opportunity for personalized instruction. Registrants receive one copy of the Course Notes, which will be distributed onsite.<\/p>\n      <a class=\"cta\" href=\"https:\/\/cleoconference.org\/2026-short-courses\/\" aria-label=\"View Short Courses\">View Short Courses<\/a>\n    <\/article>\n\n    <!-- Special Events -->\n    <article class=\"card\" id=\"special-events\">\n      <h3>Special Events<\/h3>\n      <p>Make the most of your attendance at CLEO with a range of networking and educational events. Special events range from receptions to career development programs.<\/p>\n      <a class=\"cta\" href=\"#\" aria-label=\"View Special Events\">View Special Events<\/a>\n    <\/article>\n\n    <!-- Invited Speakers -->\n    <article class=\"card\" id=\"invited-speakers\">\n      <h3>Invited Speakers<\/h3>\n      <p>Explore invited speakers across Applications & Technology, Fundamental Science, and Science & Innovations tracks. These sessions feature leading experts presenting cutting-edge research and insights.<\/p>\n      <a class=\"cta\" href=\"https:\/\/cleoconference.org\/invited-speakers-2026\/\" aria-label=\"View Invited Speakers\">View Invited Speakers<\/a>\n    <\/article>\n\n <!-- Post Deadline Papers -->\n    <article class=\"card\" id=\"post-deadline-papers\">\n      <h3>Post Deadline Papers<\/h3>\n      <p>Post-deadline abstract submissions for CLEO 2026 will open on 9 March.<\/p>\n      <a class=\"cta\" href=\"https:\/\/cleoconference.org\/2026-post-deadline-paper-submissions\/\" aria-label=\"Opens 9 March\">Closes 7 April<\/a>\n    <\/article>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" 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fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"720\"><strong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"572\">Looking for the full CLEO schedule?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"720\">Explore the Schedule at a Glance to see the full agenda for CLEO 2026, including all sessions, courses, and events happening throughout the week.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow 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