SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing registration information

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Registration is closed and will re-open for the 2024 event


We look forward to seeing you at SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing 2024 in National Harbor, Maryland. Stay connected and sign up to be notified when registration opens.

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What is included with registration


             Technical program Exhibition visitor
All presentations, plenaries, and special events
Welcome Reception (admission tickets may be purchased for accompanying guests)
50 proceedings downloads*
Exhibition
Industry sessions on the exhibition floor

*Paid registrations include proceedings from this event, downloadable from the SPIE Digital Library. SPIE will email details following the event.

Course registration information


Courses are priced separately and prices include applicable taxes.

  • Course-only registration includes your selected course(s), course notes, coffee breaks, and admittance to the exhibition
  • Course prices increase $75 after the deadline
  • Course prices include applicable taxes
  • Onsite, please go to the course materials pickup after you pick up your badge
  • Allow yourself enough time to register, pick up your materials, and get to your course

SPIE Member, SPIE Student Member, and student pricing


SPIE Members receive conference and course registration discounts, which are are applied at the time of registration.

SPIE Student Members receive a 50% discount on all courses.

Student authors and presenters may register at the student rate as long as they meet the definition of a student.

Student registration rates are available only to undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled full time and have not yet received their PhD. Post-docs may not register as students. A student ID number or proof of student status is required with your registration.

Press registration


For credentialed press and media representatives only. Please email contact information, title, and organization to media@spie.org

US Government credit cards


US Government credit card users: have your purchasing officer contact the credit card company and get prior authorization before attempting to register. Advise your purchasing agent that SPIE is considered a 5968 company for authorization purposes.

Contact SPIE Customer Service


E-mail: customerservice@spie.org
Phone: +1 360 676 3290 or +1 888 504 8171
Fax: +1 360 647 1445

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