19 - 22 October 2025
Rochester, NY, US

Attend SPIE Laser Damage

Be part of this conference focused on the materials and thin films used with high-power, high-energy lasers
Rochester skyline

Join your colleagues in Rochester, New York

Join leading researchers as they contribute to advancements in durability, properties modeling, testing, and component fabrication.

Co-located with SPIE Optifab in 2025. Yet another reason to attend as we bring these two important research and development communities together in one location.

Event venue

Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside
Convention Center
123 East Main Street,
Rochester, New York, 14604

Why participate in Laser Damage?

Technology presented at SPIE Laser Damage

Discover the latest breakthroughs

Stay current on the latest research during the technical conference

Colleagues connect at SPIE Laser Damage

Connect with colleagues

Technical and networking events to help you make important contacts

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Hear world-class speakers

Leaders in optics and photonics research share their latest challenges and opportunities

Get familiar with the free SPIE conference app

See for yourself all the things the app can do to enhance your conference experience. Watch the tutorial and learn how to:
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  • Plan and save your entire conference schedule
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  • Locate events on a dynamic floorplan
  • Find key exhibitors, job fair companies, and product demonstrations
  • Request an alert when a proceedings paper publishes
  • Export a comprehensive trip report with your notes and meeting activity
  • Fill out and submit a session chair report.