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ILOW 2026

September 28-30 | Rochester, NY

LLE is excited to host the 15th ILOW Workshop! 

The International Laser Operators Workshop (ILOW) began as a forum to discuss management and systems engineering of laser facility operations.  The workshop provides a framework to discuss the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of large- and medium-scale laser facilities.

Since its inception in 1998, ILOW has fostered connections between personnel at different laser facilities.  Through small-group discussions, poster sessions, and informative lectures, this biennial event continues to bring together laser facilities from all over the world to continue improving operations.

 

2026 Workshop Details

Meeting Venue

The 2026 ILOW Workshop will be held in the Seminar Room at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics, 250 East River Road, Rochester, NY 14623.

Registration

  • The workshop will be held in hybrid form. In-person registration fee includes all technical programs, daily continental breakfast, daily coffee/tea breaks, daily lunch, and the meeting banquet.
  • More details coming soon!
Conference attendees gathered around scientific posters viewed from above.

Agenda

Stay tuned for the agenda.

Lodging

Special ILOW Workshop rates are available. Book either the Hilton Garden Inn or the Courtyard Marriot by August 31, 2026 to qualify!

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/University & Medical Center
30 Celebration Drive
Rochester, NY 14620
585-424-4404
$209 USD/Night

Book the Hilton Garden Inn

Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Brighton
33 Corporate Woods
Rochester, NY 14623
585-292-1000
$169 USD/Night

Book the Courtyard Marriot

 

Other nearby lodging options include:

The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa – a DoubleTree by Hilton
550 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
585-461-5010

Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown
101 South Union Street
Rochester, NY 14607
585-450-3801