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11 February 2021
CLEO 2021 to Engage Global Audience with All-Virtual Format
The Premier Conference on Lasers and Electro-optics to Showcase Latest Innovations and Interactive Virtual Exhibit
WASHINGTON – CLEO, the world-renowned conference for laser science and photonics applications, will be presented in an all-virtual format, 09 – 14 May 2021. This approach will accommodate speakers and attendees from across the globe with live and on-demand content. CLEO is co-sponsored by the American Physical Society, IEEE Photonics Society and The Optical Society (OSA).
The conference will feature over 2,000 technical presentations of invited and tutorial speakers and contributed talks, plus Special Symposia, Workshops, Applications & Technology Topical Reviews, Short Courses, special events and five distinguished plenary speakers. A virtual exhibition will include industry-focused sessions and companies showcasing market-ready technologies in all areas of lasers and photonics.
“The CLEO Conference has not only been at the forefront of excellence in optics and photonics research, but is also striving for inclusivity initiatives to encourage a more diverse audience,” said Tara Fortier, one of the six CLEO General Chairs. “We recognize that the value of offering this innovative conference virtually is not just for participant safety, but also to promote greater accessibility for members of our global community. Improving broad and diverse participation is central to the vitality of our community as we continue to encourage students, early career professionals, researchers and business leaders to engage and exchange in CLEO's groundbreaking content.”
The five plenary speakers, representing academia and industry, will address advancements in quantum information science and technologies, quantum computing and optical communications. The plenaries scheduled for Monday, 10 May and Friday, 14 May will be presented live with a recorded archive available later for on-demand viewing.
In his talk titled “From Quantum Foundations to Quantum Communications and Back,” Nicolas Gisin, Professor Emeritus, University of Geneva, will describe the evolution of quantum information science from Bell inequalities to commercial Quantum Key Distribution and Quantum Random Number Generator chips. His talk will take place Monday, 10 May 2021.
Margaret Murnane, Director, STROBE, Fellow, JILA, Professor, University of Colorado at Boulder, USA will discuss advances in high harmonic light sources in her plenary presentation titled “Harnessing Attosecond Quantum Technologies.” The ability to harness and control short wavelength light has generated powerful new tools for x-ray imaging, manipulating quantum materials and designing more efficient nanoscale devices. Murnane’s talk is scheduled for Friday, 14 May.
The plenary talk titled “Silicon Photonic Quantum Computing,” by Jeremy O'Brien, CEO, PsiQuantum, USA, will highlight the company’s approach to fault tolerant quantum computing. PsiQuantum is poised to develop the world’s first useful quantum computer using silicon photonic chips to process quantum information with single photons. His talk will take place Monday, 10 May.
Many applications of optical communications beyond conventional fiber systems are emerging that harness photonic technologies, especially using photonic-integrated-circuits. Alan Eli Willner, Professor, University of Southern California, USA, will explore advances with optical fiber technologies in his talk titled “Optical Communications: Innovations and Applications Abound.” His talk is scheduled for Monday, 10 May.
In her plenary titled “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Talk: Inclusify 2021,” Stefanie K. Johnson, Associate Professor, University of Colorado at Boulder, USA will describe unconscious bias and provide steps to improve decision-making in professional settings. Johnson will highlight how uniqueness and a sense of belonging are crucial to forming inclusive spaces. Her talk is scheduled for Friday, 14 May.
CLEO’s technical presentations cover the range of emerging technologies in laser science, quantum, biophotonics, telecommunications, advanced imaging and more. Monitor the CLEO website for the latest information on conference registration. Register in advance to receive the web link to access the conference.
About The Optical Society
The Optical Society (OSA) is dedicated to promoting the generation, application, archiving, and dissemination of knowledge in optics and photonics worldwide. Founded in 1916, it is the leading organization for scientists, engineers, business professionals, students, and others interested in the science of light. OSA’s renowned publications, meetings, online resources, and in-person activities fuel discoveries, shape real-life applications and accelerate scientific, technical, and educational achievement.
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