Lasers and Optics Conference to take place in Wuhan, China.
Press Release Summary:
Pacific International Conference on Applications of Lasers and Optics (PICALO), focusing on growth and application of lasers/optics in Pacific region, will take place on March 23-25, 2010. Laser Materials Processing Conference; Laser Micro, Nano, and Ultrafast Fabrication Conference; and International Enterprise Summit will take place during event. It is intended for scholars, experts, and entrepreneurs worldwide as well as management personnel/technicians/end-users in China.
Original Press Release:
PICALO 2010 - Save the Date!
March 23-25, 2010
Shangri-La Hotel - Wuhan, People's Republic of China
Pacific International Conference on Applications of Lasers and Optics (PICALO) focuses on the growth and application of lasers and optics in the Pacific region. PICALO brings together researchers, engineers, equipment suppliers and industry personnel to hear the latest developments and progress in lasers and applications and to share knowledge, experiences and visions. PICALO offers an exciting technical and social program in cities that represent laser growth in the Pacific region. PICALO features sessions on Laser Materials Processing and Laser Micro, Nano and Ultrafast Fabrication as well as the International Enterprise Summit.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone interested in lasers and materials processing from the basic understanding of the interaction between a laser beam and a material to those interested in how a process can be integrated and optimized for an application. The organizing committee's goal for PICALO is to bring both academic and industry people together who may benefit from laser technology. This includes researchers and end-users as well as engineers and technicians engaged in developing laser technology. The conference will provide a face-to-face platform for scholars, experts, and entrepreneurs worldwide as well as management personnel, technicians, and end-users in China, especially in Wuhan. At the same time, PICALO will demonstrate the development and achievements in the field of laser processing in recent years and thus bridge China's companies and enterprise to the world.
FEATURED AT PICALO 2010
Laser Materials Processing Conference
The Laser Materials Processing Conference features the latest developments across the world in laser cutting, machining, surface modification, welding, additive manufacturing, laser modeling and simulation, drilling and forming, and industrial applications. Invited speakers from leading research groups and companies worldwide will present their recent findings and future prospects.
Laser Micro, Nano and Ultrafast Fabrication Conference
The Laser Micro, Nano and Ultrafast Fabrication Conference is a global forum for engineers and scientists from a variety of industry segments and institutes to meet and discuss the use of laser micro, nano, and ultrafast fabrication and diagnosis as a key technology for various applications. Attendees will find innovative ideas and solutions for laser micro, nano and ultrafast fabrication in opto- and microelectronics, electronics, microsystems, material processing and biomedical industries.
International Enterprise Summit
Executives from the Chinese laser industry and leading world-class laser, optics and system integration companies will come together to discuss the impact of the global financial crisis on the laser industry and how to break through the bad economic environment. CEOs of laser companies in Wuhan's Optical Valley will join this summit.
For program information, please contact the LIA Conference Department at conferences@laserinstitute.org.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
PICALO offers various level sponsorship opportunities to give your company or organization added promotional exposure. The Sponsorship Program is open to all companies and institutions (industrial, medical and educational) within the laser industry.
For further information on how you can become a sponsor please contact Kim Truelove or David Evans, +1.407.380.1553
WUHAN, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Wuhan, capital of the Hubei province, is known as China's Optical Valley. Wuhan is an important central city in China and is the political, economic, scientific, technological, and financial center in inland China. It is the largest base for the optical electronics and photoelectronics industries in China. The Optical Valley is located in the Wuhan East Lake High-Tech development zone. Wuhan's optical electronics industry encompasses optical communication, power and consumer optical electronics, as well as relevant software. The industry is on an upswing, with the production value growing by an average of 30 percent a year since 2001. Wuhan, one of the biggest commercial centers in inland China, is ranked third in the country for its comprehensive technology research and educational strengths, and its fiber-optic cable sector is currently third in the world in terms of manufacturing capability.
Hotel Information
PICALO 2010 will be held at the Shangri-La Hotel, Wuhan, located in the heart of the Hankou business district, just 25 minutes from Tianhe International Airport and 10 minutes from the Hankou Railway Station.
The hotel's guestrooms and suites are the city's finest, with every guest receiving the gracious service for which Shangri-La is known around the world. Each room is elegantly appointed with luxurious bedding, modern bathrooms and the fine touches that make guests feel welcome and at home. The Shangri-La Hotel is a preferred destination for the world's most discriminating business and leisure traveler.
Pre-Conference and Post-Conference Tours
Optional Pre-Conference and Post-Conference tours in the Wuhan area will be available. More information to be available soon.
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