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5 - 10 July 2026
Copenhagen, Denmark

Membership Events

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Wide overhead view of a busy SPIE Member Lounge inside a bright convention center. Attendees wearing conference badges gather around high‑top tables and the Member Lounge check‑in counter. Red SPIE‑branded balloons rise above the space, while a step‑and‑repeat SPIE backdrop stands on the left. Sunlight streams through large windows, illuminating seating areas, informational displays, and clusters of attendees engaged in conversation.

Meet new people. Connect with friends.

Your SPIE Membership is a valuable asset; join other SPIE Members at formal and informal get-togethers taking place in Copenhagen.

Memer Lounge: Take advantage of your Membership benefis

SPIE Members, this is your space! 

Revive: Find refreshments, massage chairs, and quiet comfortable space to chill out. 

Recharge: You'll have access to charging stations and workstations, meet-up space, and concierge-style support. 

Re-Optimize: Leverage professional development opportunities, such as professional headshots, community-building activities, and a small reading library with professional development books. Student Chapters office hours will also be posted. 

Make this your home base during the conference!

Become an SPIE Member

SPIE Member Lounge setting with a large wall‑mounted world map labeled with country names, including Canada, United States, and China. An attendee wearing a conference lanyard stands close to the map and places or adjusts a pin in Europe.

Wide view of the SPIE Member Lounge inside a bright convention center, featuring red SPIE‑branded balloons, vertical lounge signage, and check‑in counters. Attendees with conference badges walk through and gather in seating areas, with partitions, plants, and lounge furniture arranged in an open, welcoming layout illuminated by large windows and natural light.

SPIE Member Lounge setting with four attendees seated around a low table, all wearing conference lanyards and badges. One attendee on the left gestures with both hands while speaking, while two attendees in the center sit side by side listening. Another attendee on the right holds a smartphone and faces the group. The background shows a large screen and other conference seating under bright indoor lighting, suggesting an informal professional networking conversation.

A workspace with several attendees seated at long tables using laptops. In the foreground, one attendee works on a laptop with a coffee cup and notebook nearby. Behind them, two additional attendees sit at the same table with open laptops, wearing conference lanyards and badges. The setting appears to be a designated work or lounge area within a conference venue, with neutral walls, soft lighting, and personal items such as backpacks and cups visible on the tables.

Natural light streams through large windows. An SPIE Member Lounge attendee wearing a conference lanyard sits at a round table and reads a colorful brochure titled “Global Impact.”

SPIE Member Lounge setting with a large wall‑mounted world map labeled with country names, including Canada, United States, and Russia. An attendee wearing a conference lanyard stands close to the map and places or adjusts a pin in Europe.

Group of conference attendees standing together at a busy Member Lounge, each wearing event badges on lanyards. Several attendees hold small beverage cups while backpacks and shoulder bags are visible.

At an SPIE Member Lounge, three attendees sit closely around a small round table engaged in discussion. All wear event badges on lanyards and business‑appropriate attire. Additional attendees sit and stand at nearby tables in the background.

At an SPIE Member Lounge, several attendees stand and converse. In the foreground, one attendee wearing a conference badge and backpack holds a small plate of food while speaking with another attendee carrying a shoulder bag. Additional attendees with lanyards and backpacks fill the background.

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SPIE Member Lounge - Monday
6 July 2026 • 10:00 - 17:00 CEST | Bella Center, Treehouse (Upper Level) 
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SPIE Members, this is your exclusive space to recharge, connect (or disconnect!), relax, and find balance in your overall SPIE event experience.
SPIE Member Lounge - Tuesday
7 July 2026 • 10:00 - 17:00 CEST | Bella Center, Treehouse (Upper Level) 
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SPIE Members, this is your exclusive space to recharge, connect (or disconnect!), relax, and find balance in your overall SPIE event experience.
SPIE Student Chapter Office Hour
7 July 2026 • 14:00 - 15:00 CEST | Bella Center, Treehouse (Upper Level) 
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Are you in an SPIE Student Chapter and have questions? Are you a student interested in starting a chapter? Come by and chat with SPIE Staff to have your questions answered!
SPIE Member Lounge - Wednesday
8 July 2026 • 10:00 - 17:00 CEST | Bella Center, Treehouse (Upper Level) 
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SPIE Members, this is your exclusive space to recharge, connect (or disconnect!), relax, and find balance in your overall SPIE event experience.
SPIE Student, Senior and Fellow Mixer
8 July 2026 • 15:00 - 16:00 CEST | Community Hub (Hall B1) 
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This event brings together students with SPIE Senior and Fellow Members to foster meaningful networking with peers and experienced professionals across a wide range of career paths in optics and photonics.