​News

Thank you everyone for attending #DOCRiga2018! 
[16.04.2018]

The photos are coming soon.

How exciting! #DOCRiga2018 will start just in a few hours!
[11.04.2018]

Check the updated programme and book of abstracts!

Check the Guest Speakers of #DOCRiga2018
[15.03.2018]

We are glad to announce the guest speakers. Come and hear them on 12th and 13th of April, 2018! Find out more here.

Preliminary SCHEDULE available!
[14.02.2018]

Thank you for applications! The abstract submission has now been closed!
[12.02.2018]

We would like to thank all applicants for submitting your abstracts. The results of abstract acceptance for all students and for international students who applied for travel grants will be announced you via e-mails before 27th of February, 2018. 
Meanwhile follow us on FB and mark your attendance on conference FB event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1926702764324187/

For local students who would like to attend the conference as guests and listen to the talks, you are welcome to attend and register at the venue on 12th and 13th of April, 2018 in University of Latvia Academic centre (LU DAC) at Jelgavas Street 1, Riga.

 

Abstract application deadline extended!
[04.02.2018]

DOC Riga 2018 announcement
[26.11.2017]

Dear students and young scientists,

We are pleased to invite you to the 14th international conference “Developments in Optics and Communications 2018” (DOC Riga 2018), organized by the University of Latvia SPIE and OSA Student chapters. The event will take place in April 12 – 13, 2018 in Riga, Latvia.

Mission

This conference brings together young scientists and students working in the fields of optics and photonics to share ideas for research and to establish contacts for future collaborations. The official language of this conference is English.

Scientific programme

Conference topics are:

• Biophotonics;
• Laser Physics and Spectroscopy;
• Optical Materials and Phenomena;
• Optics in Communications;
• Vision Science;
• Optics and Material Science.

Venue

The conference venue is in the University of Latvia Academic Centre for Natural Sciences, located at Jelgavas Street 1, Riga, Latvia

Deadlines

Online registration and abstract submissiontill 4th of February, 2018, 23:59, UTC+2.

Information about conference participation not later than 18th of February to International applicants and 25th of February to local applicants (Latvia).

Visa requirements

Please check your visa requirements online before traveling to Latvia!
If you need an official invitation letter to obtain a visa, please contact the organizing committee before the 4th of February, 2018.

Grants and Financial support

Limited amount of partial travel grants for covering travel expenses and accommodation will be available to international students. To apply for the grant, please, contact the organizing committee before 4th of February, 2018.

Participation fee

The participation fee must be paid only after the registration is approved.

Standard participation fee:
Early Bird before December 24, 2017 // 7.00 €
after December 24, 2017 // 10.00 €

Special participation fee for University of Latvia SPIE (UL SPIE), other SPIE and OSA Student chapter members // 5.00 €

Attendance only (no presentation or poster) // free of charge

Payment can be made by bank transfer:

Contacts

Organizing committee: info@docriga.lv

Follow us on FB: www.facebook.com/ULSPIE

DOC RIGA 2018 FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1926702764324187/

Looking forward to seeing you there!