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Social Events

Social Events will include an Evening Reception, Excursion, Conference Dinner, and Catering during Breaks.

Evening Reception

On Sunday, June 8, 2025, after a full day of Tutorials, an Evening Reception will welcome our community from around the world in the warm atmosphere of the historic Chautauqua Dining Hall at the base of Boulder’s iconic Flatirons.

Excursion to Georgetown Loop Railroad

On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, an Excursion to the Georgetown Loop Railroad will bring all attendees aboard an original 19th-century train steaming along old gold miners tracks and leaving fond memories for a lifetime.

Conference Dinner at Folsom Field

On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, the Conference Dinner will offer an authentic American experience in the Byron R. White Club with spectacular views over Folsom Field, the home stadium of the Colorado Buffaloes football team.

Catering during Breaks

Refreshments will be served during session breaks and during poster sessions. Lunch will be served Sunday through Thursday.

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  • Tenth Announcement

    With the countdown ticking down fast, only two and a half weeks remain until the 10th International Conference on Spectroscopic Ellipsometry (ICSE-10) will start on June 8, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado. We are pleased to announce that the Abstract Book is now online. Please make sure to Register before Thursday, May 22, 2025! Reservations for low-cost accommodation in Campus Lodging are still available until May 23, 2025.

    We are excited about our week-long program of Technical Sessions and Networking Events. We expect wonderful late Spring/early Summer weather, and the snow-capped 4,000 m peaks of the Continental Divide will provide for the most stunning backdrop of our meeting.

    Abstract Book

    The Abstract Book is now online in its preliminary version.

    Please find the placement of your contribution in the Schedule of Events, and inform the conference organizers immediately if your scheduled contribution needs to be changed. Please also double check that your abstract is displayed satisfactorily.

    Some changes to the Schedule of Events may occur as it is being finalized.

    Conference Registration

    Conference Registration for ICSE-10 is open until Thursday, May 22, 2025. Registration Fees are set at a rate of:

    • $900 for Regular attendees,
    • $500 for Student attendees, and
    • $300 for Accompanying Guests for Social Events.

    These Registration Fees include all activities of the Technical Program and Social Events at no extra costs to participants.

    Campus Lodging

    Please make your arrangements for travel and accommodation. Low-cost accommodation in Campus Lodging is still available until May 23, 2025.

    Check-in is Sunday, June 8; Check-out is Friday, June 13.
    Single Lodging/Dining Package: $594.81 incl. tax
    Double Lodging/Dining Package: $362.41 incl. tax
    including 5 nights (Sunday 6/8 – Thursday 6/12), 5 breakfasts (Monday 6/9 – Friday 6/13) served in student dining halls, 1 linen packet (incl. sheets, towels, pillow & pillowcase and blanket or bedspread; packet will be set on bed, and guests will need to make their own bed), and free use of facilities in recreation center on main campus.

    Add-on night(s)
    Participants can add on 1-2 nights on each side of their stay. No meals included.
    Single per night: $95.50 incl. tax
    Double per night: $49.02 incl. tax.

    Sponsorship Opportunities

    From Monday, June 9, through Thursday, June 12, 2025, ICSE-10 will feature a simultaneous Industry Exhibition. The exhibition will be located in the Aspen Rooms next to the Glenn Miller Ballroom at the main conference venue.

    Exhibitors may register at rates according to their choice of two different booth sizes offered:

    • Large booths are 20 x 10 ft2 and include two registration waivers at $5,000.
    • Small booths are 10 x 10 ft2 and include one registration waiver at $2,500.

    Tables with table cloths, chairs, electric power, WiFi, and security will be provided.

    ICSE-10 organizers and attendees are grateful for a growing List of Sponsors that make this event possible.

    The organizing Committees look forward to working with our sponsors and to seeing you in Boulder, Colorado, soon.

    Best regards,
    Mathias, Dave, Alain, Eva, and Markus

  • Ninth Announcement

    With the countdown ticking down, only 30 days remain until the 10th International Conference on Spectroscopic Ellipsometry (ICSE-10) will start on June 8, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado. The international ellipsometry community will convene for an exciting week of Technical Sessions and Networking Events. We strongly encourage all participants to Register Now and to reserve low-cost accommodation in Campus Lodging.

    Conference Registration

    Conference Registration for ICSE-10 is open. Registration Fees are set at a rate of:

    • $900 for Regular attendees,
    • $500 for Student attendees, and
    • $300 for Accompanying Guests for Social Events.

    These Registration Fees include all activities of the Technical Program and Social Events at no extra costs to participants.

    Campus Lodging

    Please make your arrangements for travel and accommodation. Low-cost accommodation in Campus Lodging is still available. Check-in is Sunday, June 8; Check-out is Friday, June 13.

    Single Lodging/Dining Package:  $594.81 incl. tax
    Double Lodging/Dining Package:  $362.41 incl. tax
    including 5 nights (Sunday 6/8 – Thursday 6/12), 5 breakfasts (Monday 6/9 – Friday 6/13) served in student dining halls, 1 linen packet (incl. sheets, towels, pillow & pillowcase and blanket or bedspread; packet will be set on bed, and guests will need to make their own bed), and free use of facilities in recreation center on main campus.

    Add-on night(s)
    Participants can add on 1-2 nights on each side of their stay.  No meals included.
    Single per night: $95.50 incl. tax
    Double per night: $49.02 incl. tax.

    Sponsorship Opportunities

    From Monday, June 9, through Thursday, June 12, 2025, ICSE-10 will feature a simultaneous Industry Exhibition. The exhibition will be located in the Aspen Rooms next to the Glenn Miller Ballroom at the main conference venue.

    Exhibitors may register at rates according to their choice of two different booth sizes offered:

    • Large booths are 20 x 10 ft2 and include two registration waivers at $5,000.
    • Small booths are 10 x 10 ft2 and include one registration waiver at $2,500.

    Tables with table cloths, chairs, electric power, WiFi, and security will be provided.

    ICSE-10 organizers and attendees are grateful for a growing List of Sponsors that make this event possible.

    The organizing Committees look forward to working with our sponsors and to seeing you in Boulder, Colorado, soon.