This non-profit umbrella organisation brings together the national optical societies of Europe. Its members include national societies and individuals from around the world, and membership is also open to companies, institutes and laboratories. Individuals can join through any listed national branch society, for example in Finland, Sweden or Germany.
Its mission is to unite people interested in optics, optoelectronics and related fields. It organises international conferences, scientific and technical meetings, training courses and exhibitions, and keeps in touch with other national and international societies with similar interests. It has a constitution and rules, committees and published general terms and conditions. The office is in the premises of the University of Eastern Finland.
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