sponsored by National Nature Science Foundation of China (NSFC), Chinese Optics Society (COS), and the Institute of

Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE). The conference intends to provide an important forum for reporting the latest

progress in optical and photonic sensing technologies, and a premier opportunity for scientists, professionals and industrial

communities to share and exchange their ideas and R&D experiences.

Guangzhou is an exciting and vibrant international city located in the southern part of China. It is one of 24 historical cities

announced by the State Council and China Top Tourist Cities. Founded over 2,200 years ago, the city is historically the start

of the Maritime Silk Road. Now it is gearing up for the 16th Asian Games to be held in November 2010. Guangzhou has the

world's highest TV and sightseeing tower with a height of 620 meters. This tower is monitored by a sophisticated structural

monitoring system that consists of more than 800 sensors, including over 200 optical fiber sensors. Participants of the

conference will have the opportunity to visit the tower.

Topics and Scope: APOS 2010 will include, but is not restricted to, the following topics:

• l Physical, Mechanical & Electromagnetic Sensors
• l Chemical, Environmental & Biological Sensors
• l Interferometric & Polarimetric Sensors
• l Fiber Grating Sensors
• l Distributed Sensing
• l Multiplexing and Sensor Networking
• l Micro- and Nano-Engineered Sensors and Devices
• l Passive & Active Devices for Photonic Sensing
• l Applications & Field Tests

Submission of Papers: Authors are invited to submit 2-page papers in the form of an electronic file in PDF. The title of the

paper, author's name, affiliation, complete return address, telephone number and email address must appear at the top of

the first page, followed by a 35-word abstract. Sample template can be found from the homepage of the Conference.

Best Student Paper Awards: APOS 2010 is pleased to announce the selection of Best Student Paper Awards. A total of

three awards will be offered. Each winner will receive an award certificate and a prize of $150 USD. The student must be

the first author and the oral presenter of the paper. Remember to identify yourself as a student when you submit your paper.

Important Dates:

Paper Submission Deadline:                       Monday, 29 March 2010

Acceptance Notification:                             Monday, 19 April 2010

Early Bird Registration Deadline:                Friday, 14 May 2010

Conference:                                                Monday, 28 - Wednesday, 30 June 2010