Welcome to LPM2026

We look forward to welcoming you to LPM2026 starting Monday, June 8. Please review these final logistical details to ensure a smooth experience.

Key Reminders:

• Venue: Hyatt Regency Greenville, 220 N Main St, Greenville, SC 29601
• Registration Desk: Opens at 5:00 PM on Monday, June 8
• Badges: Please pick up your badge at registration upon arrival. Wear it at all times during the conference for security.

Travel:

• LPM2026 Airport Shuttle (reserved for Hyatt guests): https://www.clemson.edu/cecas/lpm2026/travel/shuttle.html/: Look for volunteers with "LPM2026" sign and t-shirt!

• Parking: Parking is available in the city-owned parking garage connected to the hotel. Self-parking is a max of $10/day, and valet is $33/day.  

Preparation Checklist:

• Bring a photo ID for check-in
• Pack a light jacket as conference rooms run cold 

Useful Links:

• Conference program (password to view abstracts: LPM2026CU): https://www.clemson.edu/cecas/lpm2026/program/
• How to present: https://www.clemson.edu/cecas/lpm2026/submission/presenting.html/
• Venue map: https://www.clemson.edu/cecas/lpm2026/program/images/venue_map.pdf
• Social/Exercise Activity: https://www.clemson.edu/cecas/lpm2026/program/lpm-2026-morning-run.pdf

Event Schedule Highlights (see venue map for location):

• Welcome Reception: Monday, June 8 at 6 PM
• Breakfast (reserved for Hyatt guests): Tuesday - Friday (June 9 - June 12) from 7 - 8:30 AM
• Exhibition: Tuesday - Friday (June 9 - June 12) at 9 AM - 5 PM daily
• Official Conference Opening: Tuesday, June 9 at 8:30 AM
• Group Photo: Tuesday, June 9 at 11:45 AM
• Women in photonics luncheon: Wednesday, June 10 at noon
• Banquet Dinner: Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 PM
• Poster, Exhibition, and Networking: Thursday, June 11 at 5:30 PM
• Closing Plenary: Friday, June 12 at 8:30 AM

Student Award Reminder:

• Outstanding Student Paper Award: Participants must include this PDF (https://www.clemson.edu/cecas/lpm2026/submission/student-award_-call-for-voting-page.pdf) in their presentation slide deck.
• Outstanding Student Poster Award: Participants can include QR code (https://www.clemson.edu/cecas/lpm2026/submission/student-award_qr.pdf) on their poster. Otherwise, the committee will physically attach a printed QR code to your poster board.

For Oral Presenters:

• Presentation Schedule: Please check the most updated conference program for your time slot
• File Uploads: Upload your presentation file to the session room laptop in the morning before 8:30 AM, during the coffee break (10:00 - 10:30 AM, 3:00 - 3:30PM), or during the lunch break (12 - 1:30 PM).
• Naming Format: Name your file exactly as LastName_PaperID_FirstFourWordsOfTitle.
• Timing: Arrive at your designated presentation room at least 15 minutes before your session begins.

For Poster Presenters:

• Hang your poster during the coffee break (3:00 - 3:30PM) on Thursday, June 11
• For those of you who requested poster printing, your poster can be picked up at the registration desk anytime starting Tuesday morning  

For Session Chairs:

• Check-in: Arrive at your assigned presentation room at least 20 minutes before the session starts
• Verification: Verify that all speakers have arrived and their files are loaded and worked onto the session laptop.
• Schedule Control: Adhere strictly to the published presentation order. In the event of a last-minute cancellation, presentations should NOT be moved forward in the schedule.