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Welcome to ILSC® 2025! We are pleased to announce that this most important conference will convene March 3-6 in Orlando, Florida. Should your interest be in medical, industrial, R&D, or biological effects, you will find something of interest for you here.

I was fortunate to be introduced to this field in the 1990s.  Since then, advancement in the technology and application of lasers has been at an ever-accelerating pace.  How have I been able to keep up?  Attending ILSC is one of them. This biennial get-together of experts from around the world is the only conference of its kind. Whether you are new to the field or a longtime attendee and you want to keep up with the technology, this is a must attend event.  See you in Orlando!

The Catalyst submission portal is open! Click below to find more information about the submission guidelines and submit your abstract.

The International Laser Safety Conference (ILSC)® covers all aspects of laser safety practice and hazard control. A two-day Technical and two-day Medical Practical Applications Seminar (PAS) complement the scientific sessions by exploring everyday scenarios that the LSO or MLSO may encounter. Laser safety experts from all over the world will meet and discuss their research, programs and standards.

Submit your Abstract

Abstract Submission Deadline: November 29, 2024

Laser Safety Scientific Sessions

Trevor Wheatley
Opticum Laser Safety
Ramona Gaza
NASA

The Laser Safety Scientific Sessions provide the platform for a truly outstanding assortment of presentations from all fields of laser safety— from bioeffects research to probabilistic risk assessment, from safety management programs to regulations. LSSS are particularly strong on product safety standards and the design of safe consumer products, reflecting that laser technology permeates into various types of consumer products, where safety by design is imperative.

Technical Practical Applications Seminar

Ken Barat
Laser Safety Advisor
Hayden Johnson
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

The Technical Practical Applications Seminar (TPAS) is designed for Laser Safety Officers (LSOs) and Professionals who manage lasers across a broad spectrum of power levels, from milliwatts to petawatts, and who oversee a range of users from small teams to large-scale operations with hundreds of users. Join your peers and experts from academia, industry, and national research labs to explore the latest insights into the technical and practical aspects of laser safety. Gain valuable perspectives on tackling laser safety challenges, learn how others manage, innovate and discover new strategies for addressing evolving safety challenges. Whether you’re working in cutting-edge research or applied industry settings, this track will provide a unique and rare opportunity to connect, share experiences, and enhance your expertise. Don’t miss the chance to network with leading laser safety professionals and gain actionable knowledge that can directly improve safety protocols and risk management in your workplace.

Medical Practical Applications Seminar

Penny Smalley
Nurse Consultant
Patti Owens
AestheticMed Consulting International, LLC
Vangie Dennis
Perioperative Consulting

The Medical Practical Applications Seminar (MPAS) is an essential two-day conference for all professionals working with medical laser devices. This program is designed to meet the various educational needs of the Medical Laser Safety Officer along with that personnel working in operating rooms, surgical centers, aesthetic clinics, veterinary clinics, medical research labs, mobile laser companies, and medi-spas. Cognitive gaps do exist related to national governmental regulations, state statutes, and evidence-based practices regarding what is essential for a facility-based laser safety program. This conference is constructed to bring all attendees the most current safety regulations and practice standards.

International Advisory Board

Special thanks to our International Advisory Board for assisting in the planning of this year's program.

Josh Hadler, NIST

Neil Haigh, Blueside Photonics Ltd

Ramona Gaza, NASA

Scott Wohlstein, The Photonics Group

Nick Hopps, AWE Aldermaston

Annie Mercier, Laval University