A major international conference sponsored by Optica with the explicit objective to promote Latin American excellence in optics and photonics research and support the regional community.

The Optica Latin America Optics and Photonics Conference (LAOP) is a peer-reviewed, international meeting with content presented in English, allowing for maximum international participation.  Featuring a comprehensive technical program with recognized experts in fields critical to Latin America, the conference covers all major areas of optics and photonics, and features the latest research results that are making an impact in fundamental research and applications.