AILU - The Association of Laser Users

AILU Supported Event - COLA 2026 International Conference on Laser Ablation
2026-09-14 09:00 - 2026-09-18 16:00 (Europe/London) | Radisson Blu Hotel, Vilnius
14-18 September 2026, Vilnius, Lithuania
Since 1991, COLA has played a pivotal role in advancing laser ablation technologies and fostering collaborations among researchers and industry experts. COLA2026 is an interdisciplinary conference and the topics cover a wide range of scientific research that bridges the gap between basic science and applications / technology.
The 18th COLA conference will be held in Vilnius, Lithuania, from September 14-18, 2026, and promises to be an exceptional gathering of laser scientists, end-users, students and industry professionals from around the world.
Find out more at https://www.cola2026.org/

Important Dates

Abstract Submission opens: 12 January 2026
Abstract Submission closes: 31 March 2026
Author notification: 1 June 2026

Conference Topics

• Fundamentals of Laser-Material Interactions
• Emerging Applications of Laser Ablation
• Quantum Electrodynamics in Extreme Laser Fields
• Pulsed Laser Ablation and Deposition
• Laser Ablation in Liquids
• Laser Ablation in Bulk Materials
• Laser-Based Analytical Methods
• Ultrafast Phenomena
• Applications of Laser Materials Processing
• Laser Direct Writing
• Surface Micro/Nano Structuring
• Laser Micro/Nano Machining
• Laser Applications in Biology and Life Sciences
• Lasers in Nanoscience
• Smart Beam Shaping and Manipulation
• Emerging Photon Sources and Applications

AILU Supported Event - LANE 2026
2026-09-21 09:00 - 2026-09-25 16:00 | Burbach
14TH CIRP CONFERENCE ON PHOTONIC TECHNOLOGIES (LANE 2026)
21-25 September 2026

Venue
Heinrich-Lades-Halle Erlangen
Rathausplatz 2
91052 Erlangen
Germany

Contact
info@lane-conference.org
www.lane-conference.org

The Call for Contributions for the LANE 2026 conference is open.
There are two submission lines in LANE 2026:
(A) Scientific contribution (paper & presentation):
Submit your manuscript until 28.02.2026. Please note that there is no preceding abstract phase. Your scientific paper (with a total length of 4 pages) will be reviewed by an international review committee of renowned experts. In case of a positive review result, the paper will be published online as a special issue of Elsevier’s open access journal ‘Procedia CIRP’ and presented live at LANE 2026. Papers published in Procedia CIRP will be available online on ScienceDirect. Procedia CIRP is indexed in the EI Compendex and Scopus databases.
(B) Industrial contribution (presentation only):
Industrial abstract submission deadline is 28.02.2026. Abstracts should consist of about 150 words and must be written in English. Your abstract on your industrial presentation at LANE will be reviewed on its relevance for application. In case of a positive review result, your presentation will be scheduled at LANE 2026.
As the first step on the way to your LANE contribution, please create an account at our conference management system ‘ConfTool’:
https://www.conftool.com/lane-conference-2026
Scientific contributors will receive the paper template in December 2025.

AILU Supported Event - Advanced Engineering 2026
2026-11-04 09:00 - 2026-11-05 17:00 | NEC Birmingham
4-5 November 2026
NEC, Birmingham
Advanced Engineering is the only UK event connecting all industrial ecosystems, driving high-value manufacturing and supply chain solutions.
Here, the brightest minds in design, engineering, and manufacturing come together to solve real-world challenges, accelerate innovation, develop skills, and build a more sustainable future.
From net-zero composites to energy-efficient processes, visit the future of engineering.
Find out more here www.advancedengineeringuk.com

AILU's Industrial Laser Applications Symposium (ILAS) 2027
2027-03-24 08:00 - 2027-03-25 17:00 | Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth, CV8 2LD, United Kingdom
ILAS 2027 is a unique 2-day event, attracting international delegates, speakers and exhibitors from around the world to share the latest in laser material processing technology and applications.
Enjoy plenary presentations from renowned international speakers, keynote speakers on a range of topics covering the whole of industrial laser technology, and around 80 high-calibre presentations from industry and academia. On top of this, 30 exhibitors will represent the latest in laser technology and the complete supply chain. Whether you’re a researcher, engineer, business owner, student or technology supplier, the programme is built to inform and inspire across the full breadth of laser applications.
Make new contacts, expand your network, find business or collaboration opportunities, meet potential employers and employees to develop your organisation or career.
2027 marks the tenth Industrial Laser Applications Symposium
It’s where academia meets industry for all things industrial laser related, so don’t miss out.

See the dedicated ILAS 2027 webpage here: https://ilas2027.co.uk
