About
Laser Institute of America's Mission
Laser Institute of America (LIA), founded in 1968, is the professional society for laser applications and safety. Our mission is to foster lasers, laser applications, and laser safety
worldwide.
LIA cultivates innovation, ingenuity and inspiration to promote the continued growth and safe use of laser applications.
At LIA, we believe in the importance of sharing new ideas about lasers. In fact, laser pioneers such as Dr. Arthur Schawlow and Dr. Theodore H. Maiman were among LIA’s original
founders who set the stage for our enduring mission to promote laser applications and their safe use through education, training and symposia. LIA was formed in 1968 by people who represented the
heart of the profession—a group of academic scientists, developers and engineers who were truly passionate about taking an emerging new laser technology and turning it into a viable
industry.
Educating the World on Laser Applications and Safety
Today, this unwavering dedication continues to propel LIA as we meet the growing demand for continuing education and safety training. LIA trains more Laser Safety Officers than
any other organization in the world. We are also proud to offer flexible and convenient learning options including online training, in the classroom or on-site. One of LIA’s signature events is the
International Congress on Applications of Lasers & Electro-Optics (ICALEO®), which is viewed as the premier source of technical information in the field. As the market demand for laser
applications continues to rise globally, LIA’s Pacific International Conference on Applications of Lasers and Optics (PICALO) has become increasingly more popular. And, safety professionals
come from all over the world to attend our International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC).
Serving the Laser Community
Recognized as the professional society for laser applications and safety, LIA serves industrial, educational, medical, research and government
communities across the globe. Our members are comprised of laser researchers, manufacturers, integrators and end users—all working together to increase the use and safe application of laser
technologies.
Setting the Standard
To further enhance LIA’s mission of fostering lasers, laser applications and laser safety worldwide, it serves as the secretariat and publisher of the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) Z136 series of laser safety standards. These standards constitute the foundation of laser safety programs nationwide.
Become Part of the LIA Experience
Whether you are new to the world of lasers or an experienced laser professional, LIA is for you. We offer a wide array of products, services, education and events to enhance your laser safety knowledge and expertise. As an individual or corporate member, you will qualify for significant discounts on LIA materials, training courses and the industry's most popular LIA conferences. We invite you to become part of the LIA experience-cultivating innovation, ingenuity and inspiration.
Whether you are new to the world of lasers or an experienced laser professional, LIA is for you. We offer a wide array of products, services, education and events to enhance your laser safety knowledge and expertise. As an individual or corporate member, you will qualify for significant discounts on LIA materials, training courses and the industry's most popular LIA conferences. We invite you to become part of the LIA experience-cultivating innovation, ingenuity and inspiration.
