11th Symposium on Optical Coatings for Laser Applications


OCLA 2026
Buchs (SG), Switzerland
March 26, 2026





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OCLA SYMPOSIUM, March 26, 2026 Buchs (SG)

We are pleased to announce that the eleventh Symposium on Optical Coatings for Laser Applications (OCLA) will take place on 26 March 2026 in Buchs (SG).

The detailed schedule and registration form is coming soon!

Call for Presentations and Posters

Send an Abstract

Requirements

You are invited to send your proposals for presentations or posters in the field of

  • Optical coatings for laser applications
  • Laser technology and applications
  • Metrology for optical coatings and substrates
  • Low loss optical coatings
  • Laser damage of optical coatings
  • Impact of polishing, surfaces and interfaces

Additional Information:

  • Presentations are typically 15 minutes long
  • Poster size is DIN A0
Please consider the following points:
  • Abstracts should be no more than 1000 characters (including spaces)
  • Please include the lead presenter’s name, title, affiliation, and email, along with the name/affiliation of  additional presenters
  • Indicate if you intend to give a TALK or to present a POSTER
  • Participation at OCLA 2026 is free of charge
  • Send your proposal until December 1, 2025 (deadline extended)
  • Authors will be notified by December 19, 2025 whether
    their proposals were accepted 
  • You can submit your abstract by mail heidi.thome@rhysearch.ch or online

Questions?

RhySearch, Heidi Thomé
Phone: +41 755 49 66

EVENT VENUE

RhySearch

C/O OST – Ostschweizer Fachhochschule

Werdenbergstrasse 4

CH- 9471 Buchs (SG) 

Backgroundinformation

Hotel Recommendation

Hotel Buchserhof 

Prices room (single):
Economy CHF 128/ Business CHF 142/ Comfort CHF 164

Prices per room and night, including breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi, service, taxes and 3.8% VAT.

Please book via email and pay your overnight stay directly at the hotel using the code: «OCLA».

Standard Sponsors 2026

Basic Sponsors 2026

Organisation Committee 2026

Thank you for your submission to OCLA 2026. We will come back to you!