Receptions
ICALEO® 2012 Highlighted Events
Welcome Celebration
Start the week off right with the Sunday evening reception.
Sunday, September 23
Plan to arrive early and enjoy live entertainment provided by the Beer’s Law Band. Your musical colleagues from the laser industry
will be playing a selection of 60’s and 70’s rock tunes. In addition, door prizes will be raffled! This event is a great opportunity for new attendees to meet ‘old timers’ and for everyone to
socialize and interact.
President’s Reception
Celebrate 31 years of ICALEO® during this special event!
Monday, September 24
ICALEO® will feature an
evening reception hosted by LIA President Reinhart Poprawe at the greatly admired Marconi Automotive Museum. This unique automotive museum was first opened
in 1994 and plays host to a 30 million-dollar collection of historical, exotic and classic cars.
Meet the LIA Officers, Board of Directors, ICALEO Congress General Chair and Conference Chairs while being surrounded by high-performance muscle cars and vintage formula racecars. You won't want
to miss seeing Kenny Berstien's record breaking "Louie the Lizard" Top Fuel Dragster, one of the five produced 1999 Jaguar XJ-220S and the one-of-a-kind Ferrari FX.
This reception promises to be a memorable one. Join the LIA staff and friends in the winner's circle honoring your LIA President at the one-of-a-kind Marconi Automotive Museum.
Laser Industry Vendor Reception & Tabletop Display
Exhibitors and attendees have the opportunity to meet and share product ideas.
Tuesday, September 25
As the world's premier conference on laser materials interaction, ICALEO attracts over 200 companies and organizations from more
than 30 countries. The Laser Industry Vendor Program gives vendors and conference attendees the opportunity to discuss equipment and applications in a relaxed setting. After completion of the
technical sessions, enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres while sharing product ideas with your colleagues and suppliers! This is the only scheduled event for the evening, allowing participants access to
the full attention of attendees. For information about participating as as ICALEO Sponsor or Vendor please click here More>>
LIA Awards Luncheon
Enjoy lunch with colleagues followed by the awards presentation and honored speaker address.
Wednesday, September 26
Laser Institute of America first presented the Arthur L.
Schawlow Award in 1982 to recognize individuals who have made distinguished contributions to applications of lasers in science, industry or education. The Award presentation consists of a silver
medal, a $2,000 cash award and a citation. Awardees become Lifetime Members of LIA.
