Our Story

SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, was founded in 1955 to advance light-based technologies. Serving 255,000 constituents from 183 countries, the not-for-profit society advances emerging technologies through interdisciplinary information exchange, continuing education, publications, patent precedent, and career and professional growth. SPIE annually organizes and sponsors approximately 25 major technical forums, exhibitions, and education

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Our Values

Customer focused, collaborative, inclusive, building and supporting communities, continuous improvement, and innovation.

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Our Mission/Vision

SPIE partners with researchers, educators, and industry to advance light-based research and technologies for the betterment of the human condition.

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