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When: March 23-26, 2009
Where: John Ascuaga's Nugget Hotel, Reno, Nevada, USA
Laser Institute of America (LIA) presents the International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC®)March 23-26, 2009 at the John Ascuaga's Nugget Hotel, Reno, Nevada. The event will address all aspects of laser safety - from instruction on practical activities of Laser Safety Officers to scientific research supporting establishment of safe exposure limits.

ILSC® provides the opportunity to influence the development of future laser safety standards and practices and is a superb forum for networking. This conference also includes the Laser Safety Practical Applications Seminar, a 2-day seminar for the practicing Laser Safety Officer.

Topics will include:

-Practical Laser Safety
-Medical Laser Safety
-Laser Safety Training
-Hazard & Risk Assessment
-Outdoor Lasers - Use & Safety
-Safety Standards - Local to Global
-Non-Beam Hazards & Fume Extraction
-High Powered Laser Issues
-Control Measures
-Measurements
-Eye Protection
-Bioeffects

The Laser Safety Practical Applications Seminar is a 2-day seminar for the practicing Laser Safety Officer. Participants will be involved in interactive workshops, panel discussions, and hot topics addressing the more common safety issues and concerns of the day-to-day operations in commercial, factory, research, and medical facility settings. Learn and network with your peers!

Topics to Include:
Basic Optics for the LSO, Introduction to Laser Safety, A Review of Laser Technology, Creating a Laser Controlled Area, Designing your Enclosure to meet Class 1 Requirements, Basic Measurement Techniques , High Intensity Light Sources

*Session Topics may be subject to change*

Abstract Deadline Extended...Submit Your Abstract Today!

Abstract Submission Guidelines
Submit your 100-200 word abstract today on the web: www.laserinstitute.org/conferences/ilsc.

ILSC Final Manuscript Submission
Manuscript due dates must be strictly observed. Late manuscripts run the risk of not being published in the Conference Program & Proceedings. This policy enables LIA to better serve conference participants by publishing the program and proceedings before the conference for on-site distribution. Your cooperation is appreciated by all.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship is open to all companies and institutions (industrial, medical and educational) within the laser industry.

ILSC provides several levels of sponsorship to give your company the opportunity to connect with ILSC and Practical Applications Seminar attendees. Sponsorships include conference registration, advertising opportunities and prominent signage during your company's event. All sponsor levels include booth space at the Tuesday evening Sponsor Reception.

For further information about sponsorships, please contact Dave Evans or Kim Truelove, at 407.380.1553.