The premier international forum for scientific and technical optics.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div> Looking for the full CLEO schedule?<\/strong><\/p>\n Explore the Schedule at a Glance to see the full agenda for CLEO 2026, including all sessions, courses, and events happening throughout the week.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> \n Explore special events and programming hosted by APS, IEEE, and OPTICA throughout CLEO 2026. From networking opportunities to community-driven sessions, these events offer additional ways to connect, learn, and engage.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n These publishing-focused sessions are open to all CLEO attendees and will take\n place at the Optica Membership Booth in Exhibit Hall C.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n 10:00 AM \u2013 11:00 AM EST<\/p>\n\n Optica Membership Booth #915, Exhibit Hall C<\/p>\n\n \n Join Optica Publishing Group\u2019s journal editors for informal discussion over pastries!\n Bring your questions about understanding acceptance criteria, responding to reviewers,\n becoming a reviewer, and more. The editors welcome your questions and comments for any\n of our journals. All CLEO attendees are welcome!\n <\/p>\n\n View Technical Program Listing<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n 3:00 PM \u2013 4:00 PM EST<\/p>\n\n Optica Membership Booth #915, Exhibit Hall C<\/p>\n\n \n Presenters:<\/strong> Irina Novikova, College of William & Mary, and\n Siddharth Ramachandran, Boston University\n <\/p>\n\n \n Learn publishing how-to\u2019s from Journal of the Optical Society of America B<\/em> Editor-in-Chief\n Irina Novikova and Optics Express<\/em> Editor-in-Chief Siddharth Ramachandran, including\n manuscript preparation, peer review, and more! All CLEO attendees are welcome.\n <\/p>\n\n View Technical Program Listing<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n IEEE Photonics Society programming at CLEO 2026 gives students, early-career professionals, members, and volunteers a dedicated opportunity to connect with senior professionals in photonics.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n 11:00 AM \u2013 12:30 PM EST<\/p>\n\n IEEE Member Lounge, CLEO Hub<\/p>\n\n \n The IEEE Photonics Society invites attendees, members, and volunteers to participate in a Mentor Match program at CLEO 2026, supported by the Young Professionals Advisory Committee. Designed to help students and early-career professionals, up to 15 years post-degree, expand networks, gain career insights, and connect with senior professionals in photonics.\n <\/p>\n\n \n How it works:<\/strong> Mentor matches are based on technical interests, volunteer experience, and mentorship needs, and are shared by email before the conference. IEEE membership is not required. Flexible, informal interactions include lunch, coffee, technical sessions, and receptions. Complimentary food provided. All Mentor Match participants, IEEE members, and prospective student members are welcome.\n <\/p>\n\n \n Sign-up deadline:<\/strong> Thursday, May 14, 2026.\n <\/p>\n\n Sign Up Here<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\nSpecial Events Hosted by CLEO Co-Sponsors<\/h1>\n\n
OPTICA<\/h2>\n
Meet the Editors. Ask Questions. Learn the Process.<\/h2>\n
\n Optica Publishing Group Meet the Journal Editors<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n\n
\n Demystifying the Publishing Process<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n\n
IEEE<\/h2>\n
Build Your Network. Find a Mentor. Make Meaningful Connections.<\/h2>\n
\n IEEE Mentor Match Program<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n\n