October 13-16, 2025
Caribe Royale • Orlando, FL
ADVANCE PROGRAM
WELCOME to the 44th annual ICALEO!
It is with immense excitement and anticipation that I invite you to join ICALEO 2025, where we gather once again to advance the field of laser material processing. As the General Chair of this year’s conference, it is my honor to extend a warm welcome to each of you.
This year, we are delighted to host ICALEO in the sunny and vibrant city of Orlando, FL. Being the home of the LIA and renowned for its innovation and creativity, Orlando provides the perfect backdrop for the extraordinary developments in laser technology and applications that we will explore together.
Our program this year features an impressive lineup of sessions covering a diverse range of topics. From micro and nano processing to the capabilities of laser additive manufacturing, we will push the boundaries of what is possible. We will also delve into advancements in battery manufacturing, the evolving world of artificial intelligence, and how lasers continue to integrate seamlessly into these dynamic fields.
For those attending ICALEO for the first time, a special welcome to you. ICALEO is more than just a conference; it is a nexus of minds, ideas, and innovations. Beyond the formal presentations and posters, I encourage you to engage in informal discussions and networking opportunities. The spirit of discovery, collaboration, and community is a hallmark of the ICALEO experience.
I wish you a rewarding and enjoyable experience at ICALEO 2025 and look forward to the exciting discussions and discoveries that await us in Orlando!
2025 General Chair
Stefan Kaierle
Laser Zentrum Hannover
Stefan Kaierle studied electrical engineering and holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering, both from RWTH Aachen University. He is currently executive director of the Laser Zentrum Hannover and professor at Leibniz University Hannover. He has been a member of the Board of Stakeholders of the European Technology Platform Photonics21 since 2014, a member of the Board of Directors at Laser Institute of America (LIA) from 2013 to 2021, and Founding Executive Editor-in-Chief of the SPRINGER NATURE Journal Light: Science & Applications
Location
Welcome to Sunny Orlando!
This year, we’re gathering in sunny Orlando, Florida, which is far more than the most visited destination in the country. It is also a world-class business hub bringing together farranging industries with mind-blowing innovation thanks in part to our entrepreneurial culture and booming technology and medical communities.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field of photonics, ICALEO has something for everyone. Pack your bags, book your flights, and join us for an unforgettable journey into the future of lasers!
We recommend all non-US participants apply for their visas at least 3 months before the event. Find a Visa Letter Request Form, as well as more information on our website at icaleo.org/travel-information Visa Information
Discounted Group Rate
When booking through ICALEO, attendees receive free guest room internet access, as well as complimentary breakfast in the ICALEO Breakfast Lounge with fellow on-site attendees each morning Monday through Wednesday, all at a discounted group rate of just $229 a night!
Deadline for Group Rate: Friday, September 19, 2025
Students! Reach out to icaleo@lia.org for information on a special discounted room rate specifically for students.
Orlando’s Don’t Miss List: Walt Disney World; Universal Studios; Icon Park; Kennedy Space Center
Uncovering a Floridian escape where the sun is warm and the welcomes are even warmer, Caribe Royale Orlando is a destination that offers all the connection you could ever imagine right within reach. When booking through ICALEO, attendees receive a discounted group rate! Additionally, staying onsite provides you with easy access to network with your LIA friends and fellow conference attendees. Conference
Our Promises
What can you expect
What to expect?
ICALEO brings together the brightest minds, seasoned professionals, and pioneering researchers from around the globe.
Discover Cutting-edge Research: Immerse yourself in groundbreaking research presented by esteemed speakers and thought leaders who are pushing the boundaries of laser technology. From additive manufacturing and materials processing to medical applications and more, ICALEO covers the entire spectrum of laser-related fields.
Global Networking Hub: Connect with a diverse array of professionals from academia, industry, and research institutions worldwide. The ICALEO community is rich in expertise, ensuring you’ll meet the right people to expand your network.
Knowledge Enrichment: ICALEO offers a diverse array of technical sessions that provide attendees with in-depth knowledge and insights applicable to real-world challenges. Stay ahead of the curve and enhance your skills through engaging discussions led by experts in the field.
Who should attend?
ICALEO is designed for professionals, researchers, academics, and enthusiasts who are passionate about lasers and electrooptics. Whether you’re an industry leader, a distinguished academic, an aspiring expert, or a postgraduate student eager to explore the latest developments and trends, this event is for you.
Industrial leaders aiming to stay ahead in their fields, engineers focused on laser applications, and manufacturing experts interested in additive manufacturing and materials processing will find ICALEO invaluable. Researchers and scientists at the forefront of laser technology, from fundamental principles to groundbreaking applications, will uncover a wealth of knowledge and networking opportunities.
Medical professionals investigating laserbased advancements, entrepreneurs seeking innovation with lasers, educators wanting to stay updated with the latest in laser education, and policymakers shaping the industry’s landscape are all essential attendees.
Registration Registration online at icaleo.org/attend
Before June 10, 2025
Full Conference Registration
Member: $1099
Non-Member: $1199
Member Student: $695
Non-Member Student: $745
Single-Day Registration
Member: $475
Non-Member: $525
June 11-August 13, 2025
Full Conference Registration
Member: $1199
Non-Member: $1299
Member Student: $695
Non-Member Student: $745
Single-Day Registration
Member: $475
Non-Member: $525
August 14-October 11, 2025
Full Conference Registration
Member: $1349
Non-Member: $1449
Member Student: $695
Non-Member Student: $745
Single-Day Registration
Member: $475
Non-Member: $525
Registration prices will be increased on-site, so be sure to register early!
Full Conference Registration includes admission to all Receptions, Plenary Sessions, Technical Sessions, and the Awards Luncheon.
Single-Day Registration includes admission to Technical Sessions and Receptions on specific registration date only.
Other Registration Options
Media Partners/Cooperating Societies
If you are interested in becoming a media partner or are part of a cooperating society with LIA, please contact marketing@lia.org for more information on your registration options.
Guest Registration
We encourage guests to join us for the Welcome Reception, President’s Reception and the Awards Luncheon! Guest registration availability may be limited on site. Guest registration is $155 per guest.
Visa Applications
The Laser Institute (LIA) Members
Member pricing will be reflected after your unique discount code is entered. This discount code can be found under your LIA account profile
Please contact icaleo@lia.org with any questions.
We recommend all non-US participants apply for their visas at least 3 months before the congress. However, some consulates may have backlogs in scheduling visa interviews, so you should first contact the consulate to find out how long the wait is for an interview. For more information, visit the International Visitors Office.
Agenda
Take a look at the events of this year’s agenda!
We are working with our track chairs to put together an exciting agenda for this year’s conference! More detailed information on sessions and times will be available soon. Discover more about the week’s events in the Highlights on the following pages.
Take a look at what you can expect to be on the schedule for each day of the event!*
Sunday, October 12
Welcome Reception
Monday, October 13
LIA Laser Running Club
Hotel Attendee Breakfast
Chair Appreciation Breakfast
Opening Keynotes
Technical Breakout Sessions
President’s Reception
Tuesday, October 14
LIA Laser Running Club
Hotel Attendee Breakfast
Technical Breakout Sessions
Women’s Luncheon
Exhibitor Reception
Poster Gallery
Wednesday, October 15
LIA Laser Running Club
Hotel Attendee Breakfast
Business Panel
Technical Breakout Sessions
Awards Luncheon
Closing Keynotes
Farewell Ice Cream Social
Thursday, October 16
Details coming soon!
Program
Get a sneak peak at this year’s program!
This conference brings together the leaders and experts in the field of laser material interaction, providing the world’s premier platform for sharing new ideas and discovering solutions. Participants will be immersed in a dynamic environment that fosters collaborative learning, networking, and idea exchange. Through engaging plenary presentations, technical sessions, an industry business panel, and networking events, attendees gain insights into the forefront of laser technology.
Technology Focuses:
• Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
• Beam Shaping
• Biomedical
• Brazing, Soldering, Bonding
• Cutting
• Drilling
• Glass/Ceramic Processing
• Modeling and Simulation
• Monitoring and Control (including OCT, AI)
• Optics and Systems
• Structuring, Ablation, Cleaning
• UV Laser and X-ray Processing
• Welding
Get a sneak peek at some of the talks you could see in this year’s program!*
LASER ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Design Guidelines for Multi-material Parts Manufactured in the Material Extrusion of Metals Process - Hünting Detection of melt pool oscillations in the oxygen free PBF-LB/M - May
High-Power Diamond-Based Laser Sources with Wavelength Extension - Bai
BEAM SHAPING/LASER MATERIALS MACROPROCESSING
Riblets structures made by Laser micromachining station on complex aeronautics parts - Marbehant
The Numerical analysis of Weld Formation Characteristics in the High Speed Oscillating Laser Welding of Aluminium Alloy - Ai
Influence of Weld Seam Geometry and Length on the Strength and Electrical Resistance for Laser Beam Welding of Copper - Seffer
LASER MATERIALS MICROPROCESSING
CO2 Laser Deposition of Transparent TiO2 Coatings: Effect of Precursor Concentration on Optical PropertiesBougdid
Advanced Motion Control for Laser Machining: Toward Optimized Processes - Butkutė-Eidietė
Realtime Detection of the Ablation Rate during Short and Ultrashort Pulsed Laser Processing - Kogel-Hollacher
AI/MODELLING/MONITORING
Powder Flow Monitoring in Directed Energy Deposition via Acoustic Emission - Miri
Development of an Embedded Monitoring Device for Real-Time Groove Depth Measurement in Laser Deep Gouging for Nuclear Dismantling - Doyen
Machine Learning for Predictive Control of Silicon Thinning in Integrated Circuits - Mottay
Call for Reviewers!
The ICALEO peer-review through the Journal of Laser Applications is in need of Reviewers! If you are interested in becoming a peer reviewer please fill out this Google form and you will be invited through the PXP system to begin reviews.
*Program subject to change.
Highlights
Check out these key events!
Welcome Celebration
Sunday, October 12 | Time: TBD
ICALEO’s welcome celebration is always a memorably festive affair that brings together longtime and new attendees for an evening of snacks, beverages, and live entertainment. The Welcome Reception is the perfect place to interact with the ICALEO Conference Chairs and mingle with your colleagues in a fun and relaxed environment at ICALEO’s kickoff networking event.
Appreciation Breakfast
Monday, October 13 | Time: TBD
Program Committee members and session chairs are invited to attend this informative start to the week’s events on Monday, October 13 at 7:30am. Both new and veteran session chairs will receive important session materials and audio-visual tips, along with any last-minute updates to the program. Please plan to arrive in time to fuel up for a strong start to an exciting conference.
LIA’s Laser Running Club
Monday, October 13; Tuesday, October 14; Wednesday, October 15 | Time: TBD
Enjoy an energizing sunrise run while catching up with your fellow early risers. A tradition begun by former LIA President Klaus Loeffler, the LIA Laser Running Club keeps you energized during the conference. Meet us in the hotel lobby with your Laser Running Club shirt on! If you are a newcomer, we will provide you with a shirt. Learn more about how to participate at the ICALEO registration desk.
President’s Reception
Monday, October 13 | Time: TBD
ICALEO’s President’s Reception is a celebrated event hosted by this year’s LIA President Aravinda Kar. Taking place on Monday after the days sessions, you can expect the evening to be filled with good food, drinks, and fun!
Celebrating Women in Photonics Luncheon
Tuesday, October 14 | Time: TBD
Join us for an exclusive luncheon honoring the incredible women advancing the photonics and laser industry. This event will be a unique opportunity for women in the field to connect, celebrate each other’s achievements, and inspire one another. We look forward to celebrating the remarkable contributions of women in our industry with you!
(Exclusive Event)
Highlights
Check out these key events!
Laser Industry Exhibitor Reception
Tuesday, October 14 | Time: TBD
Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres while sharing ideas with colleagues and suppliers. Discuss equipment and applications in a relaxed setting after the day’s technical sessions. To participate as an ICALEO sponsor or exhibitor, contact the LIA Marketing Department at marketing@lia.org.
Sponsors and Exhibitors registered as of June 1st in alphabetical order:
AIP Publishing
Aerotech
Amplitude Laser Group
Board of Laser Safety
Cailabs
Civan Lasers
CREOL (UCF)
Directed Light
EKSPLA
Florida Photonics Cluster
Gentec Electro-Optique, Inc.
Haas Laser
Hypertherm
LASEA
Laser Mechanisms
Lasermet
Laservision
Light Conversion Ltd.
PowerPhotonic
Precitec
Scanlab
TRUMPF Inc.
*Sponsors are listed in blue font
Poster Gallery
Tuesday, October 14 | Time: TBD
For the first hour of the Exhibitor Reception poster submitters will be available by their poster to answer questions from judges and attendees. The posters will be displayed throughout the foyer and will remain up for the duration of the reception, so be sure to check them out!
LIA Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon
Wednesday, October 15 | Time: TBD
Enjoy a plated lunch as LIA and its partners honor the best of the best at the annual ICALEO’s Awards Luncheon. Be the first to congratulate the 2025 winners of the following awards:
Arthur L. Schawlow Award
William M. Steen Award
LIA Fellows
JLA Paper Award
The luncheon will also play host to LIA’s Annual Meeting.
LIA Annual Awards
Arthur L. Schawlow Award
Outstanding Contribution to Basic and Applied Research in Laser Science and Engineering
The Arthur L. Schawlow Award recognizes outstanding, career-long contributions to basic and applied research in laser science and engineering leading to fundamental understanding of laser materials interaction and/or transfer of laser technology for increased application in industry, medicine and daily life. Examples of fields of contribution include the following in addition to many relevant topics:
• Laser spectroscopy and its application in materials processing and diagnostics
• Laser-aided materials processing
• Laser interaction with biological tissues
• Development of new lasers
The Schawlow honoree will be acknowledged at the LIA Awards Ceremony, during which the recipient will give an address.
Eligibility: Nominations are open to candidates who made outstanding contributions to basic and applied research in laser science and engineering. The recipient does not have to be a member of LIA but sustained service to LIA can be one of the additional contributions considered for the award.
Winner will be presented the award during the Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, October 15th.
William M. Steen Award
Organizations with Significant Innovation in the use of Lasers for Advanced Materials Processing
The prestigious William M. Steen Award for significant developments in laser material processing is named after one of the early pioneers in the subject. Laser Material Processing is one of the growth points in modern manufacturing. To bring focus to the many developments taking place and to promote the development of new ideas the LIA is making awards for the top idea of the year as adjudicated by a prize giving panel.
In order to qualify the innovative development should have experimental proof of concept in the use of lasers or monitoring of laser processes and should fit one of the criteria stated below:
• Open a new area of application for lasers.
• Be of benefit to manufacturing with lasers.
• Solve a problem either particular or general by the use of lasers.
• Show some novel sensing system by using optics or when monitoring laser processes.
• A development in photo chemistry.
• A development in photo-therapies.
• A development in 3D printings with lasers
Winner will be presented the award during the Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, October 15th.
LIA Fellows Award
LIA’s most Prestigious Level of Membership
The grade of Fellow is the highest level of membership in the The Laser Institute. It is awarded to recognize members of the institute who have:
- Attained unusual professional distinction in the LIA mission areas of laser science and technology, laser applications and/or laser safety, and
- Provided outstanding service to their field.
Nominations are open to candidates who must have practiced the profession of laser science and engineering in academia, medicine, industry or government for at least 10 years, and whose membership is current. For exceptional candidates, the Executive Committee may waive the eligibility requirements.
Winner will be presented the award during the Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, October 15th.
Journal of Laser Applications (JLA) Best Paper Award Excellence in Laser Applications Research
The Journal of Laser Applications Best Paper Award is given annually in recognition of outstanding laser applications research to the primary author of a selected paper published in the journal in the preceding three years. Each Editor nominates a single paper in their topical area for consideration by the full Editorial team based on the quality and significance of the work. The winning author receives free registration to ICALEO and a Crystal Award.
Winner will be presented the award during the Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, October 15th.
Poster Award Contest
Recognizing Poster Presentation
This longstanding ICALEO showcase draws a crowd and inspires plenty of discussion. Join presenters as they answer your questions during the Exhibitor Reception on Tuesday where posters will be displayed. Check the ICALEO proceedings for accompanying manuscripts from presenters who submit them for publication. Posters will be available for viewing throughout the conference and will also be judged by a panel.
Prize winners will be announced during the Closing Plenary Session on Wednesday, October 15th.
Student Paper Award Contest
Recognizing Student Excellence
Not only does the student paper contest illuminate the great work of up-and-coming researchers, but cash awards will be presented to the first-, second- and third-place winners in each contest. Student papers accepted for competition will be judged by an international panel based on originality of topic/material presented, scientific and technical merit, and presentation quality.
Prize winners will be announced during the Closing Plenary Session on Wednesday, October 15th.
To view deadlines and nomination forms, please visit www.icaleo.org/industry-awards.
Call for Nominations!
We are actively accepting nominations for LIA Awards and Fellow recognition! These honors celebrate the innovators, educators, and institutions shaping the future of photonics, manufacturing, healthcare, research, and safety. Nominate a deserving individual and organization! Email completed forms to awards@lia.org.
Cooperating Societies and Media Partners
About LIA
The Laser Institute (LIA) is the professional society for laser applications and safety. Our mission is to foster lasers, laser applications, and laser safety worldwide. Serving the industrial, medical, research and government communities for over 50 years, LIA offers technical information, training and networking opportunities to laser users from around the globe.
About LIA Conferences
The conferences of The Laser Institute are the town square of the laser community. A large and diverse group, laser professionals often find themselves disconnected from each other. LIA conferences, however, bring the university researcher, the business executive and the production floor user together under one roof for a unique and rewarding networking opportunity.