The Laser Applications Conference (LAC) is the new industry conference on Laser Applications at the OSA Lasers Congress. The 2016 conference will also include an OIDA Executive Forum. The LAC will focus on two main topic areas; Materials Processing and High Intensity Lasers for Applications. Materials Processing will include advanced applications for industrial use. High Intensity Lasers for Applications will include applications in defense, scientific research, and energy markets.

One of the themes of this meeting will be to initiate discussions on what engineering and production advances are needed to translate promising technological advances into marketable products.