Special Events

OSA Divisional and Technical Groups Meetings

Network with peers, meet group leaders, and get involved in planning future group activities by attending technical group and/or division meetings during FiO. The division meetings will encompass the technical groups affiliated with the division. Should you have any suggestions for any of the technical group activities, contact the respective technical group chair with your input. Please check back regularly for more information. If you are interested in organizing an activity at FiO for your respective technical group, please contact your group chair or Naomi Chávez at nchave@osa.org.

What’s Hot in Optics Today?
Sunday, October 24, 2010, 4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

What’s hot in optics today? Find out what scientific and technical advances are being made over the entire field of optics. The division Chairs of OSA’s technical groups will be presenting recent advancements in their respective technical areas. The overviews highlight recent developments in optics and are designed to be informative and accessible even to the nontechnical attendee. Please check back regularly for more information.

Welcome Reception
Sunday, October 24, 2010, 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Free to all Technical Conference Attendees: Get the FiO 2010/LS XXVI meeting off to a great start by attending the welcome reception! Meet with colleagues from around the world and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres.

Plenary Session and Awards Presentation
Monday, October 25, 2010, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

The 2010 Joint FiO/LS Awards Ceremony and Plenary Session will feature two world-renowned speakers. See the plenary page for detailed descriptions of the speakers and their presentations.

Meet the Editors of the APS Journals
Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

The Editors of the APS journals cordially invite you to join them for conversation and refreshments. Your questions, criticisms, compliments, and suggestions about the journals are welcome. We hope you will be able to join us.

OSA Young Professionals Networking Event with Corporate Members
Tuesday, October 26, 4:30 p.m. -- 5:30 p.m.
(Free of Charge)

This invitation-only event will put Young Professionals in contact with highly successful OSA members who will share practical career advice. If you are an OSA member who has graduated within the last three years, you are eligible to participate. Check back soon for details.
If you have questions or would like to join the OSA Young Professionals Program, please email April Zack at azack@osa.org.

Minorities and Women in OSA (MWOSA) Tea
Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 4:30p.m. -- 5:30 p.m.
(Free of Charge)

Every year OSA features a speaker who discusses current issues and trends in the field. Everyone is welcome to attend; refreshments will be served!  Check back soon for details.  Questions? Email Kylee Coffman at kcoffm@osa.org.

Division of Laser Science Annual Business Meeting
Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

All members and interested parties are invited to attend the annual business meeting of the Division of Laser Science (DLS). The DLS officers will report on the activities of the past year and on plans for the future. Questions will be taken from the floor. This is your opportunity to help define the operations of the DLS and the LS Conference.

OSA’s Annual Business Meeting
Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Learn more about OSA and join the OSA Board of Directors for the Society’s annual business meeting. The 2009 activity reports will be presented and the results of the Board of Directors election will be announced. To view the slate of candidates, go to http://www.osa.org/aboutosa/leadership/electionprocess/default.aspx.

OSA Member LaserFest Reception
Tuesday, October 26, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Free Event for all OSA Members

OSA Members are invited to a special reception recognizing LaserFest, the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the laser. This free event is a great opportunity to meet friends and have a relaxing good time.  Beverages and delicious appetizers will be served; please bring your conference registration badge or OSA membership card.  If you join OSA on-site, please bring your receipt.

Laser Science Banquet
Tuesday, October 26, 2010, 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Join your colleagues for the annual LS Banquet. Tickets are required for this event and can be purchased during registration for US $50. There is a limited quantity of tickets and tickets must be purchased by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, October 25.

Joint FiO/LS Poster Sessions
Tuesday, October 26 and Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.

Poster presentations offer an effective way to communicate new research findings and provide an opportunity for lively and detailed discussion between presenters and interested viewers. Please stop by the exhibit hall to enjoy the poster session.

FiO Postdeadline Papers
Wednesday, October 27, 2010, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The FiO 2010 Technical Program Committee accepted a limited number of postdeadline papers for presentation. The purpose of postdeadline sessions is to give participants the opportunity to hear new and significant material in rapidly advancing areas. Only those papers judged to be truly excellent and compelling in their timeliness were accepted. More information, including the schedule and locations, will be posted in the weeks preceding the conference.