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 September 28-30 in the Seminar Room at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics, 250 East River Road, Rochester, NY 14623.
Registration
- Registration fee includes all technical programs, daily continental breakfast, daily coffee/tea breaks, daily lunch, and the meeting banquet.
- For non-LLE attendees: Registration has closed. Please reach out to Katelynn Bauer at kbau@lle.rochester.edu with any questions.
- For LLE attendees: Internal Registration
Registration closes July 10 for non-LLE participants.
Local
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Agenda
Monday, September 28
| Time | Session / Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00-8:15 AM | Breakfast / Coffee |
| 8:15-8:30 AM | Welcome |
| 8:30-10:30 AM | Lectures |
| 10:30-11:30 AM | Breakout Session 1 |
| 11:30-12:00 PM | Break |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00-2:00 PM | Tour 1 |
| 2:00-3:30 PM | Posters / Coffee |
| 3:30-5:00 PM | Lectures |
Tuesday, September 29
| Time | Session / Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00-8:30 AM | Breakfast / Coffee |
| 8:30-10:00 AM | Tour 2 |
| 10:00-11:30 AM | Lectures |
| 11:30-12:00 PM | Break |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00-2:00 PM | Breakout Session 2 |
| 2:00-3:30 PM | Posters / Coffee |
| 3:30-4:30 PM | Tour 3 |
| 5:00-9:30 PM | Banquet (Gift Shop Opens at 5 PM) |
Wednesday, September 30
| Time | Session / Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00-8:30 AM | Breakfast / Coffee |
| 8:30-10:30 AM | Lectures |
| 10:30-11:30 AM | Breakout Session 3 |
| 11:30-12:00 PM | Break |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch |
| 1:00-3:00 PM | Tour 4 |
| 3:00-4:30 PM | Lectures / Wrap |
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