Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I find out more information about the PhAST Exhibit?
All companies related to PhAST are part of the CLEO Exhibit. For more information, visit http://www.cleoconference.org/exhibiting_at_cleo/.
What does PhAST stand for?
PhAST stands for Photonic Applications, Systems & Technologies.
Where and when will PhAST take place?
PhAST 2008 will be held May 6-8, 2008, at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California, USA . PhAST will be collocated with the Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) and the Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS).
How do I get my name on the PhAST mailing list for future information?
Click on Contact Us to request more information.
Who sponsors PhAST?
PhAST is co-sponsored by the American Physical Society/Division of Laser Science, IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics and the Optical Society of America.
Is PhAST 2008 accessible to the physically challenged?
Yes. Persons with special needs should contact custserv@osa.org with any specific requests or requirements.
How and when can I make hotel arrangements?
CLEO/QELS 2008 Housing will be open to all attendees and exhibitors in December 2007.
How and when can I register for PhAST?
Attendee and Exhibitor registration and will be available in December 2007.
How do I obtain a visa to attend the conference?
The visa application process can take six months or more, so we encourage attendees from countries other than the United States to apply for their visas as early as possible, but no later than three months before they wish to enter the United States. Please note that a visa does not guarantee entry into the United States!
Individuals may request a letter of invitation online or by fax at +1 202.416.6100. Please include your full name as it appears on your passport as well as your gender, date of birth, complete mailing address, passport number and country of issue, and phone and fax numbers. Management is not able to contact US Embassies in support of an individual attempting to gain entry into the host country to attend CLEO/QELS/PhAST 2008.
For detailed information about applying for a visa, refer to the Department of State Web site.
