OSA
The Optical Society

Advancing the Science and Technology of Light

Optics in the Life Sciences: OSA Optics and Photonics Congress

April 4-6 2011, Hyatt Regency Monterey, Monterey, CA, USA


Registration

NEW!  Special OSA Membership Offer!

Online registration is now closed.
You may still register on-site beginning at 15.00, Sunday, April 3 in the Regency Foyer South of the Hyatt Regency Monterey.

Sunday, 3 April 15.00 - 18.00
Monday, 4 April 07.00 - 18.30
Tuesday, 5 April 07.00 - 18.00
Wednesday, 6 April 07.00 - 15.30

By registering, attendees agree to the terms of registration.

Registration Fees


OTA/NTM/BODA/OMP 2011 Registration Fees
Member Type default_clip_image001_0000On or before
14 March 2011
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14 March 2011
OSA Member US$ 585 US$ 700
Non-member US$ 765 US$ 880
Emeritus Member/Full-Time OSA Student Member US$ 200 US$ 300
Full-Time Student Non-member US$ 265 US$ 370
Exhibit Only (admission to Exhibits only) US$ 0 US$ 0

Full Conference Registration

The registration fee for OTA/NTM/BODA/OMP 2011 includes admission to the technical sessions, exhibit, refreshments, the conference reception and one copy of the Conference Program and Technical Digest on CD-ROM.

Student Registration

Full-time students (graduate and undergraduate) are entitled to the same privileges as regular registrants. Students are required to present valid student identification when they pickup their registration materials.

Emeritus Registration

Emeritus members may also register at the discounted rate. To qualify for emeritus status, members must be fully retired and must have been an OSA member for at least 10 years. The member's age plus the number of years of membership in OSA must equal 75 years or more.

Exhibit Only Registration

Exhibit Only registration allows attendees to access only the exhibit hall. This registration does NOT include access to the Technical Sessions, Conference Banquet or a Program with Technical Digest on CD-ROM. To attend any of the technical sessions or receive the Program, you must register for a Technical Registration.

Special Items for Purchase

One conference reception ticket is included in the Full Technical Fee and Exhibitor Technical registration. Guest tickets may be purchased for US$ 80 per person. The conference banquet will be held Tuesday, 4 April 2010 in the evening.
Extra copies of the OTA/NTM/BODA/OMP 2011 Program and Technical Digest on CD-ROM are available for purchase for US$ 100.

Contribute to the OSA Foundation – Help students attend OSA meetings
Your gift will provide travel grants to students attending OSA meetings – plus it will be match by the Optical Society of America!  For more information about the Foundation, or if you would like to provide an additional contribution, please visit www.osa-foundation.org.

Checks and Money Orders

All checks must be in US dollars and made payable to the Optical Society of America. Please indicate the check number on the registration form.

Bank Drafts and Wire Transfers

Please indicate on your registration form which bank was used and when the deposit was made. Also, please notify OSA of the transfer to avoid any lost or unidentified payments.

Refund Policy for Registration

A US $75 service charge will be assessed for processing refunds. A letter requesting the refund should state the registrant's name and the amount of payment and should be faxed to +1 202.416.6140. Requests for refunds that are received by 21 March 2011 will be honored.

All refund requests must be made in writing.  An submisson may also be made at OSA Customer Service.  

NO REQUESTS FOR REFUNDS WILL BE CONSIDERED AFTER 21 March 2011.

Please contact OSA Customer Service with questions regarding registration.

Special OSA Membership Offer!  

Optics in the Life Sciences Congress attendees qualify for a 6 month OSA Membership for just US$ 30. OSA Members receive a wide range of information and professional networking benefits including up to five free OSA Technical Group designation (choose from over 40 options). Simply select “Attendee BONUS [US or International]” when you register online or on-site to take advantage of this valuable opportunity.

Note: OSA Member registration discounts apply for OSA-hosted meetings that take place during the 6 month membership term, but are not applicable for the 2011 Optics in the Life Sciences Congress. Individuals must have an active full-year OSA membership to qualify for the 2011 Optics in the Life Sciences Congress discounted member registration rate.

 


Important Information

Important Dates

  • Call for Papers Opens
    August 2010
  • Registration Open
    January 2011