We're in an incredible week at . Technical sessions, short courses, and conversations unite the global photonics community to share ideas and innovation. Here are moments from CLEO 2026 so far. #CLEO2026 #IlluminateCLEO

From short courses and technical sessions to networking and collaboration happening throughout the week, is underway in Charlotte. If you’re in the area, there’s still time to join us — onsite registration is available. #CLEO2026 #IlluminateCLEO

Build connections at CLEO 2026! Join us at Discovery Place Science for the Welcome Reception & Networking Lounge in the Exhibition. Register now: https://cleoconference.org/exhibition/ #CLEO2026 #Photonics #Optics #ScientificCommunity #Networking #ResearchCollaboration

Secure your CLEO 2026 hotel before the block closes on 24 April! Stay close, connect, and make the most of your time in Charlotte. Book now—rooms are going fast! #CLEO2026 #Photonics #Optics #ConferenceTravel

Advance your expertise at CLEO 2026 with Short Courses on optical machine learning, LiDAR, and nonlinear optics. Register now: https://cleoconference.org/2026-short-courses/ #CLEO2026 #Photonics #Optics #ProfessionalDevelopment #STEM

Celebrate World Quantum Day by looking ahead to what’s next. At CLEO 2026, the global photonics and quantum community comes together to explore the breakthroughs shaping our future. Join the conversation and be part of the innovation driving quantum forward. 17-21 May 2026 Secure your spot today.

Innovation in quantum and electro-optics starts at the material level. Join CLEO 2026 Market Focus and explore how breakthroughs in material science are enabling next-generation performance across communications, sensing, and quantum systems. Register by 6 April to lock in special pricing.

Present your most recent, high-impact findings at CLEO 2026. Post-deadline submissions are designed for late-breaking results of exceptional significance—reviewed and selected by the Technical Program Committee. Submit by 7 April 2026.

The deadline just got extended. You now have more time to apply for the CLEO 2026 Science Slam. New deadline is 6 April. Don’t miss your shot to take the stage. #CLEO2026

Time is running out for the CLEO 2026 Science Slam. Turn your research into something that makes the audience laugh, learn, and think. Finalists will present live and compete for a 1,000 dollar cash prize. Applications close March 30. Apply now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026slam #CLEO2026

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Join leading voices in photonics and quantum science at CLEO 2026. This year’s plenary speakers include Federico Capasso, Dirk Englund, Franco Nori, and Nathalie Picqué. Register now to attend in Charlotte, 17–21 May: https://cleoconference.org/registration-2026/ #CLEO2026

A word from our CLEO 2026 Media Partner: Photonics is moving fast. The challenge isn’t access to information — it’s knowing what matters. Electro Optics focuses on the breakthroughs, applications & commercial shifts shaping the future of optics & photonics.https://www.electrooptics.com/user/register

Happy Pi Day from the CLEO community! Today we celebrate the mathematics that underpins discovery in lasers, photonics, and quantum science. π #PiDay

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Start planning your CLEO 2026 experience. Explore the Schedule at a Glance and see what’s ahead in Charlotte. View the Schedule at a Glance: https://cleoconference.org/2026-schedule-at-a-glance/ #CLEO2026

Have ground-breaking results to share? Post-deadline abstract submissions for CLEO 2026 are now open. Present your newest advances in lasers, photonics, and electro-optics to an international scientific audience. Learn More: https://cleoconference.org/2026-post-deadline-paper-submissions/ #CLEO2026

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We’re excited to announce the #CLEO2026 Welcome Reception at Discovery Place Science on 19 May. Network with peers from around the world as we kick off an incredible conference week together. Early Bird ends 9 March. Start planning your CLEO week! https://cleoconference.org/registration-2026/

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Since 1967, Photonics Spectra magazine has been the go-to source for technical insights, developing stories, and market trends shaping the photonics industry. Stay informed—get your FREE digital or print subscription today: https://www.photonics.com/Subscriptions/SubForm.aspx?PID=5&PUB=PS

Since 1967, Photonics Spectra magazine has been the go-to source for technical insights, developing stories, and market trends shaping the photonics industry. Stay informed—get your FREE digital or print subscription today: https://www.photonics.com/Subscriptions/SubForm.aspx?PID=5&PUB=PS

The CLEO Science Slam Is Back. The 2nd Annual CLEO Science Slam returns in 2026 — submit your applications today! Compete for: $1,000 Grand Prize $500 Second Place Application Deadline: 30 March 2026 Participants must be registered in-person attendees for CLEO 2026 to apply.

A world from our CLEO 2026 Media Partner: At Electro Optics, we decode the science and technologies shaping optics and photonics — from lab breakthroughs to real-world deployment. Follow Electro Optics — and stay ahead of the light curve: https://www.electrooptics.com/user/register

Behind the scenes at the #CLEO2026 TPC Meeting in D.C. Our General, Program & Subcommittee Chairs just wrapped an intensive review of thousands of abstracts, and the technical program is officially taking shape. Stay tuned — Author notifications coming soon! Get ready… big things are coming.

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We’re honored to welcome Prof. Nathalie Picqué (Max Born Institute & Humboldt University of Berlin) to the plenary stage at CLEO 2026! Join us at #CLEO2026, 17–21 May in Charlotte, NC. Register Now: cleoconference.org/registration... #Photonics #LaserScience

#CLEO2026 Registration is Open! Happening in Charlotte, NC, 17–21 May 2026. Experience plenary talks from world leaders, technical sessions across emerging fields, and networking opportunities. Early Bird rates available through 9 March 2026 Register Now: cleoconference.org/registration...