Schedule at a Glance

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The Schedule at a Glance below highlights key events throughout CLEO 2026—from short courses and plenaries to technical sessions and networking events. For a deeper look at the conference program, including detailed session descriptions and abstracts, browse the full technical program.

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CLEO 2026 Schedule at a Glance

Your quick daily overview of all sessions, short courses, poster events, receptions, and CLEO Hub activities.

Sunday, 17 May

8:30 – 12:30 PM

Short Courses

1:30 – 5:30 PM

Short Courses

Monday, 18 May

8:00 – 10:00 AM

Tech Sessions — Round 1

8:30 – 12:30 PM

Short Courses

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Tech Sessions — Round 2

1:30 – 3:30 PM

Tech Sessions — Round 3

4:00 – 6:00 PM

Tech Sessions — Round 4

Tuesday, 19 May

8:30 – 10:00 AM

Plenaries & Awards

10:45 – 11:30 AM

Market Focus

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

CLEO Exhibition Open

10:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Short Courses

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Poster Session I

1:00 – 3:00 PM

Tech Sessions — Round 1

3:30 – 5:30 PM

Tech Sessions — Round 2

6:00 – 7:30 PM

Welcome Reception

Wednesday, 20 May

8:30 – 10:00 AM

Plenaries & Awards

10:15 – 11:15 AM

Science Slam

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

CLEO Exhibition Open

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Poster Session II

1:00 – 3:00 PM

Tech Sessions — Round 1

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Snack Break with Exhibitors

4:00 – 6:00 PM

Tech Sessions — Round 2

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Post Deadline Papers

Thursday, 21 May

8:00 – 10:00 AM

Tech Sessions — Round 1

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Tech Sessions — Round 2

1:30 – 3:30 PM

Tech Sessions — Round 3

4:00 – 6:00 PM

Tech Sessions — Round 4