Hardware & IoT
Frontiers in Optics - FiO LS
The Frontiers in Optics Laser Science (FiO LS) event is a technical conference and science + industry showcase. It focuses on advancements and research in optical fields such as extreme light, space optics, virtual reality and augmented vision, and quantum technologies.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 29 September 2026 to 30 September 2026
- Organiser
- Optica
- Expected attendance
- 1,200
- Industry
- Hardware & IoT
Who attends
The audience
Conference attendees listen attentively to a presentation at FiO.
As described by the organiser
Public discussion
What people are saying
- PressUpcoming Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science (FiO LS)
Join the Optica and APS DLS communities at FiO LS in Rochester, New York, this fall. Register to connect with researchers, students and industry professionals.
- PressFrontiers in Optics - Optica Publishing Group
Frontiers in Optics in Proceedings Part of Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science 27 September-1 October 2026, Rochester, New York, United States
- PressFrontiers in Optics - Optica Publishing Group
Frontiers in Optics Conference Proceedings 1985-2026 Search this Conference Paper # Year
Speaking
Call for speakers
Submissions close 2026-09-09. Speaking slots are open for this event.
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- Extreme Light
- Space Optics
- Virtual Reality and Augmented Vision
- Quantum Technologies
- FiO 1: Fabrication, Design, and Instrumentation
- FiO 2: Optical Interactions
- FiO 3: Quantum Electronics
- FiO 4: Fiber Optics and Optical Communications
- FiO 5: Integrated Devices and Applications
- FiO 6: Optics in Biology, Medicine, Vision, and Color
- FiO 7: Information, Acquisition, Processing, and Display
- LS 1: Nanophotonics, Plasmonics and Metamaterials
On stage
Speakers
- Tara Fortier
- Jeffrey HolzgrafeHyperLight Corporation, United States
- Argishti MelikyanCoherent Corp, United States
- Aaswath RamanUniversity of California Los Angeles, United States
- Stefan RotheUniversiteit Twente, Netherlands
- Wesley SacherMax-Planck-Inst fur Mikrostrukturphysik, Germany
- Leili ShiraminInteruniversity Microelectronics Center, Belgium
- Matthias Kling
- Michael ChiniOhio State University, United States
- Alba de las HerasMax-Planck-Gesellschaft, Spain
- Peter DombiHUN-REN Wigner Research Ctr for Physics, Hungary
- Matthew EdwardsStanford University, United States
- Nicolas Joly
- Xiaoqin LiUniversity of Texas at Austin, United States
- Giulia ManciniUniversita degli Studi di Pavia, Italy
- Eileen OtteUniversity of Rochester, United States
- Logan WrightYale University, United States
- Stefanie Barz
- Jaime CardenasUniversity of Rochester
- Alessio D ErricoUniversity of Ottawa, Canada
On the floor
Sponsors and partners
- American Elements the Materials Science Manufacturer
- Optimax
- APS Division Laser Science
Plan the spend
Tickets
Ticket tiers, as published by the organiser:
| Full Technical (In Person) | USD 885 |
| Full Technical (In Person) | USD 1,080 |
| Full Technical (In Person) | USD 1,080 |
| Full Technical (In Person) | USD 690 |
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Wyndham Downtown Rochester
70 State Street, Rochester
Hyatt Regency
125 East Main Street, Rochester
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown
155 East Main Street, Rochester
Inn On Broadway
26 Broadway, Rochester
Hampton Inn & Suites
101 South Union Street, Rochester
Courtyard Rochester Downtown
390 East Avenue, Rochester
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