CLEO continues to be the world’s premier international forum for scientific and technical optics, uniting the fields of lasers and optoelectronics by bringing together all aspects of laser technology, from basic research to industry applications. CLEO provides a forum where attendees can explore new scientific ideas, engineering concepts, and emerging applications in fields such as biophotonics, optical communications and novel light sources. The CLEO Technical Program Committee maintains a rigorous peer review system that emphasizes and maintains high technical quality in all presentations.