7 - 10 April 2025
Prague, Czech Republic

Onsite services for SPIE Optics + Optoelectronics

Information on services to help you navigate the onsite conference experience in Prague

Onsite services information

This is where attendees can find details about registration, speaker check-in, poster presentations, and other helpful information needed to navigate onsite in Prague.

View the details below.

Attendees enjoying the onsite experience at SPIE Optics + Optoelectronics

Badge pick-up and registration hours


Location: Clarion Hotel, Conference Floor Foyer
Sunday 6 April  15:00 - 17:00
Monday 7 April 07:45 - 17:00
Tuesday 8 April 07:45 - 17:00
Wednesday 9 April 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10 April 08:00 - 16:00


Download the Final Programme and Exhibition Guide PDF.
For the most up-to-date schedule, use the SPIE Conference and Exhibition App.

Exhibition-only visitor registration is complimentary, but you still must register. For either exhibition or conference registration visit: Registration information

Exhibition hours
Tuesday 8 April 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 9 April 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10 April 10:00 - 13:00

Helpful information while onsite


Event Partners Cashier

Location: Registration Area. Open during registration hours.


Receipt and Certificate of Participation

Preregistered attendees who need a stamped receipt or attendees who need a Certificate of Participation may obtain those at the Cashier.


Badge Corrections

Badge corrections can be made at the Cashier. Please mark your badge with your changes before approaching the counter.

Speaker Check-in and Preview Station 

Location: in Conference Rooms
Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 17:00


Speakers are not able to present using their own devices. All conference rooms are equipped with a computer workstation, projector, screen, lapel microphone, and laser pointer. All presenters are requested to come to their conference room during the breaks with their memory devices or laptops to confirm their presentation display settings.

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SPIE will record the audio plus screen content of all presentations; Recordings will be published on the SPIE Digital Libary.


Internet access

Complimentary wireless internet access will be available; connection speed depends on the number of users. Please read the SPIE Wireless Service Policy.

Login details and password are available at the Registration Desk.


SPIE Conference app and event information

This useful tool allows you to search and browse the programme, special events, participants, exhibitors, and more.  It is free and available for iPhone and Android phones. If you don't already have it, you can download the SPIE app here.  


Luggage and coat check 

Location: next to the Registration Desk. Open during Registration Hours.

Complimentary luggage, package, and coat storage are available. Please note opening hours.


Child Care Services  

This listing by SPIE does not imply an endorsement or recommendation of these services. They are provided on an “information only” basis for your further analysis and decision. Other services may be available.

To book childcare services, please contact the Event Partners Registration Office at support@conference.cz

Did you know SPIE offers Family Care Grants to SPIE members? For more information on deadlines and how to apply check the details here


Fénix Shopping Centre amenities and services

The adjacent shopping Fénix Shopping centre has a multitude of shops as well as services such as restaurants, parking, Children's corner, self-delivery services, banks, ATMs, a post office and a copy centre. For further information (open in Chrome and use English Translation extension).

Mother's Room  

Location: Please request a key from the Registration Desk

The Mothers' Room is a lockable room intended for nursing mothers. There is no storage, running water, or refrigeration available in this space.


Quiet Room  

Location: Please request key from Registration Desk

The Quiet Room is intended for silent meditation, reflection, and prayer. No mobile devices or computer use is allowed, and no food nor beverages are allowed.


Lost and Found

Location: Cashier

Found items will be kept at the Cashier in the Registration area during the meeting and available only during registration hours. At the Clarion Hotel security services.


Urgent message line 

Messages for attendees can be left by calling the Clarion Hotel and Congress Centre and asking for the Events Partners Conference and Registration Desk. Message will be taken during registration hours Monday – Thursday. It is the attendees’ responsibility to check the message board on a regular basis.


Food and beverage services

Coffee Breaks
Complimentary Coffee - Location: Conference Foyer 
Monday - Thursday 07:00 - 16:00

Lunches for purchase

Location: Clarion Hotel, Veduta Restaurant
Monday - Thursday, 12:00 - 14:00

Check individual conference listings for exact times.
This new offer provides a food buffet in the hotel's Veduta Restaurant at €28/person, per day. Tickets available via registration.


Other food and refreshments for purchase

Location: Food Court adjacent to Hotel

There are several food outlets in the food court in the adjacent shopping Fénix shopping centre.