Onsite services for SPIE Advanced Lithography + Patterning

Find information on how to navigate the onsite conference experience in San Jose

Help for what you need onsite

Discover details about registration, badge pick up, speaker check-in, poster presentations, bookstore, and other helpful information needed to navigate onsite.

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Attendees of SPIE Advanced Lithography and Patterning

Childcare and Family Care Grants


Did you know SPIE offers Family Care Grants to SPIE members? For more information on deadlines and how to apply check the details.

Badge pick up and registration hours


San Jose McEnery Convention Center, Upper Level Concourse
Sunday 25 February 7:15 AM–5:00 PM
Monday 26 February 7:15 AM–4:00 PM
Tuesday 27 February 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday 28 February 7:45 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday 29 February* 7:45 AM–12:00 PM

*Thursday is conference registration only

Helpful information while at the event


SPIE Cashier

San Jose McEnery Convention Center, Upper Level Concourse
Open during registration hours

Registration payments

If you are planning to register onsite, please do so at the “Need to Register” laptop station.

    • Your credit card payment will be processed during registration.
    • If you wish to pay with cash or check, you will be directed to the Cashier once you have completed registration for final payment.

If you have already registered and wish to add a course, workshop, or special event, you may do this online by signing into your SPIE account.


Receipt and Certificate of Attendance

Preregistered attendees who need an SPIE-stamped receipt or attendees who need a Certificate of Attendance may obtain those at the Cashier.


Badge Corrections

Badge corrections can be made at the Cashier. Please mark your badge with your changes before approaching the counter.

Refunds

There is a $75 USD service charge for processing refunds for conference or course registrations. Requests for refunds must be received by 9 February 2024; all registration fees will be forfeited after this date. Membership dues and special events are not refundable.

Speaker Check-In and Preview Station

Convention Center, Ballroom Concourse
Sunday 25 February 12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Monday 26 February 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday 27 February 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday 28 February 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday 29 February 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

All speakers must stop at Speaker Check-In to upload their slide presentation files at least two hours before their scheduled session or the day before if they present in the first session. Speakers are not able to present using their own devices. All conference rooms are equipped with a laptop, projector, screen, lapel microphone, and laser pointer.

SPIE will record the audio plus screen content of all presentations; Recordings will be published on the SPIE Digital Library.


Wi-Fi Internet access 

Convention Center, Upper Level Concourse Lobbies, Exhibition Hall, and Registration area
Complimentary wireless Internet access provided in lobbies on the conference room level and in the exhibition hall. Instructions will be posted onsite.
Wi-Fi has been sponsored by:

Hitachi High-Tech America          Tokyo Electron America, Inc.

Phone charging stations 

Convention Center, Upper Level Concourse
Open during registration hours
Charging stations have been sponsored by: 
KLA

SPIE Conference and Exhibition App information

This useful tool allows you to search and browse the program, special events, participants, courses, and more.  Syncs with My Schedule Tool and keeps you up to-date on changes to program. It integrates with Google Maps and provides views of area restaurants, stores, and venues. It is free and available for iPhone and Android phones.

If you don't already have it, download the SPIE App. You can also watch a tutorial of using the app to better understand all the features and functionality. 
The app has been sponsored by: 
Tokyo Electron America, Inc.

SPIE Bookstore 

Convention Center, Exhibition Hall
Tuesday 27 February 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday 28 February 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Stop by the bookstore to browse the latest SPIE Press books. While there, get a t-shirt or educational toy to bring home to the family.

Credit and debit cards only will be accepted; no cash.


SPIE Course Materials

Convention Center, Upper Level Concourse
Open during registration hours
Browse course offerings that will be available onsite or learn more about SPIE courses available in portable formats such as online and customizable, in-company courses.

Childcare services   

Bay Area Sitters Unlimited—lets you hand pick your childcare provider online
408-452-0225
Rachael Osorio
rfosorio15@gmaill.com

SPIE does not imply an endorsement nor recommendation of these services. They are provided on an "information only" basis for your further analysis and decision. Other services may be available.

Did you know SPIE offers Family Care Grants to SPIE Members? For more information on deadlines and how to apply check the details here


Mothers' lounge  

Convention Center, Grand Ballroom Concourse
Open during registration hours
The Mothers' Lounge is a lockable room intended for nursing mothers. There is no storage, running water, or refrigeration available in this space.

Quiet room  

Convention Center, Room 112
Open Monday - Thursday during registration hours

The Quiet Room is intended for silent meditation, reflection, and prayer. No mobile devices or computer use is allowed, and no food or beverages are allowed.


Gender inclusive restroom  

Executive Ballroom restroom across from 211A/211C
Open during registration hours

Lost and found 

SPIE Cashier
Open during registration hours

Found items will be kept at SPIE Cashier in the Registration area during the meeting and available only during registration hours. At the end of the meeting, all found items will be turned over to the San Jose Convention Center Security, 408-277-3500.


Food and beverage services

Coffee breaks: Please check the conference schedule for specific break times.

Monday Hall 2 Concourse 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Tuesday Hall 2 Concourse
Exhibition Hall 1
7:30 AM-9:30 AM
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Wednesday Hall 2 Concourse
Exhibition Hall 1
7:30 AM-9:30 AM
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Thursday Hall 2 Concourse 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Please check the conference schedule for specific break times.
Coffee breaks have been sponsored by:
Applied Materials          ASML          Dupont
Heraeus

SPIE hosted breakfast breads

Convention Center, Hall 2 Concourse

Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM

Served with morning coffee.

Breakfast items have been sponsored by:
Applied Materials          Nikon Precision

SPIE hosted lunches

Convention Center, Exhibition Hall 1

Tuesday–Wednesday, 12:00 PM–1:30 PM

Check individual conference listings for exact times. Lunches are included with full conference registrations.


Food and refreshments for purchase

Starbucks

San Jose Marriott Lobby

Open daily from 7:00 AM—10:00 PM