Detailing the latest research and technologies for enabling better care of our environment, our communities and the planet, SPIE’s Optics + Photonics 2010 will take place August 1-5 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego. San Diego Convention Center. (Image: Timothy Hursley) With access to more than 2775 technical papers over 56 conferences in optics, photonics, nano and solar, the event features 22 plenary talks, more than 100 courses and 200 exhibitors. Top-level speakers will focus on the developments in emerging technologies, including nanoscience and engineering, solar energy, photonic devices and optical engineering. Topics will include carbon nanotubes, photovoltaics, optical trapping, metamaterials, thin films, OLEDs, infrared detectors, solid-state lighting, remote sensing and x-ray technologies. In addition to the technical program and exhibition, there will also be a host of special events. These will include a Women in Optics presentation, networking events and a student leadership workshops. For more information, visit: spie.org/optics-photonics.xml