Registration
Registration and Housing
Pre-Registration and Housing Deadline: Wednesday, April 9, 2008, 11:59 p.m. EST (04.59 GMT, next day)

To sign up for a free Exhibit-Only Pass and complimentary admittance to PhAST business programming, use Attendee Registration.
Do you work for an exhibiting company? If you work for an exhibiting company and will need access to the exhibit hall during set-up, tear-down and before the hall opens each day, you must register using Exhibitor Registration. Do not also register using Attendee Registration, as duplicate badges will be deleted.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Registration
Registrations received after 11:59 p.m. EST (04.59 GMT, next day) on Wednesday, April 9, will be charged the on-site rate. Payment MUST be received with your registration form; NO forms will be processed without payment. All payments must be in US dollars and drawn on a US bank.
Confirmations
Upon receipt of your registration and payment, a confirmation letter will be e-mailed, faxed or mailed (based on your method of registration) to each registrant. PAYMENT PROBLEMS WILL DELAY PROCESSING OF YOUR REGISTRATION.
Badge Credentials
Your registration confirmation will include a barcode which you will scan on-site at a Quick Registration Station in order to print your badge. Should you forget to bring the barcode with you, your badge can be obtained at the Pre-Registration Counters. Please Note ~ NO BADGES WILL BE MAILED.
Payment
Credit cards are accepted. Payments made by check or money order must be made payable to the Optical Society of America in US dollars and drawn on a US bank. Payment must accompany your registration form in order to process your badge/ticket order. Forms received on or before April 9, 2008, 11:59 p.m. EST (04.59 GMT, next day) will be charged the pre-registration fee. Registrations received after April 9, 2008, 11:59 p.m. EST (04.59 GMT, next day) will automatically be charged the on-site registration fee.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
All requests for refunds must be received in writing by Wednesday, April 16, 2008. A US $50 service charge will be assessed for processing refunds. All registrations received after Thursday, April 17, 2008, are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Requests for refunds should be directed to:
Email:
cleoregistration@osa.org
Mail:
CLEO/QELS and PhAST 2008
c/o Conference Registration
60 Industrial Parkway, PMB 650
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Fax:
+1 905.479.9297
All requests for refunds must be made in writing. Please allow four to six weeks for processing.
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REGISTRATION FEES
For information on what is included with each registration type, please see descriptions below.
| Registration Types |
On or before
April 9, 2008 |
After
April 9, 2008 |
| CLEO/QELS and PhAST |
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Conference Registration Member |
US$ 570 |
US$ 675 |
Conference Registration Non-Member |
US$ 760 |
US$ 865 |
Conference Registration Student Member |
US$ 165 |
US$ 245 |
Conference Registration Student Non-Member |
US$ 235 |
US$ 305 |
One-Day Registration |
US$ 495 |
US$ 595 |
Exhibit- and PhAST-Only Pass |
US$ 0 |
US$ 0 |
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SHORT COURSE REGISTRATION
Register early, seating is limited.
Each Short Course requires a separate fee. Advance registration is advisable as each Course has limited seating. There will not be a waiting list for sold out courses. Tickets are required for admission to Short Courses and for Short Course notes, which are distributed on-site. Additional materials are not available for purchase.
Each Short Course requires a separate fee and ticket.
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On or before
April 9, 2008 |
After
April 9, 2008 |
| Half-Day Courses |
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Member |
US$ 255 |
US$ 305 |
Non-Member |
US$ 320 |
US$ 380 |
| Student |
US$ 125 |
US$ 150 |
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On or before
April 9, 2008 |
After
April 9, 2008 |
| Full-Day Courses |
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Member |
US$ 325 |
US$ 375 |
Non-Member |
US$ 405 |
US$ 470 |
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A Tribute to Theodore Maiman Symposium
The Maiman symposium will require a CLEO/QELS conference badge for entry. The symposium is included with all Full CLEO/QELS conference registration OR tickets are available for $25.00 with a CLEO/QELS exhibit only pass. If you are not attending CLEO/QELS, please register using the “Exhibit Only Pass” registration category and select and purchase the T. Maiman Symposium ticket to attend.
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REGISTRATION TYPES
CLEO/QELS and PhAST Conference Registration
Includes:
- One copy of the CLEO/QELS and PhAST 2008 Conference Program
- One copy of the CLEO/QELS and PhAST 2008 Technical Digest on CD-ROM
- One copy of the CLEO 2008 Buyers’ Guide
Admission to:
- Plenary Sessions
- All Technical Sessions
- Exhibit Hall
- PhAST Programming
- Career Center
- Poster Sessions
- Conference Reception
- Maiman Symposium (Sunday)
One Day Conference Registration (offered Monday–Friday)
Includes:
- One copy of the CLEO 2008 Buyers’ Guide
Admission to:
- Technical Sessions (for selected day only)
- Plenary Session (Monday)
- Conference Reception (Tuesday only)
- Exhibit Hall (opens Tuesday)
- Career Center (opens Tuesday)
- Poster Sessions (Tuesday–Thursday)
- PhAST Programming
Short Course Only
Includes:
- One copy of the Course notes (distributed onsite)
- One copy of the CLEO 2008 Buyers’ Guide
Admission to:
- Selected Short Course(s)
- Plenary Sessions
- Exhibit Hall (opens Tuesday)
- Career Center (opens Tuesday)
Please note: Each Short Course requires a separate fee and ticket. Seating is limited. Advance registration is recommended. There will be no wait list for sold out Courses, and Course notes are not available for purchase.
Exhibit Only Pass
Includes:
- One copy of the CLEO 2008 Buyers’ Guide
Admission to:
- Exhibit Hall
- Career Center
- Poster Sessions
- PhAST Programming
REGISTRATION FORM
While online registration is strongly encouraged, registration forms will be accepted via mail and fax.
CLEO/QELS and PhAST Registration Form
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Mail:
CLEO/QELS and PhAST 2008
c/o Conference Registration
60 Industrial Parkway, PMB 650
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Fax:
+1 905.479.9297
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