About the conference
A biennial gathering of the laser spectroscopy community.
The International Conference on Laser Spectroscopy (ICOLS) brings together researchers working across the full breadth of precision measurement, quantum optics, ultracold atoms and molecules, quantum simulation, atomic clocks, and applications of laser spectroscopy to fundamental physics.
ICOLS XXVII will be held on K'gari (Fraser Island) — the world's largest sand island and a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site off the Queensland coast. The setting is designed to encourage in-depth discussion between senior and early-career researchers in an immersive, focused environment.
Full programme, invited speakers, abstract submission and registration will be announced in the coming months.
Key dates
What we know so far.
Detailed dates will be shared as they are confirmed. Register your interest to be notified as soon as registration and abstract submission open.
- Save the date12 – 16 July 2027
- Interest registrationOpen now
- Registration opensTo be announced
- Abstract submissionTo be announced
- Programme releasedTo be announced
- VenueKingfisher Bay Resort, K'gari
The venue
K'gari — the world's largest sand island.
K'gari (formerly Fraser Island) is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed island off Queensland's southern coast, renowned for its perched freshwater lakes, ancient rainforests growing on sand, coloured sand cliffs and long ocean beaches.
The conference will be held at Kingfisher Bay Resort, easily reached by ferry from Brisbane or via connecting flights through Hervey Bay.
Getting there
- From Brisbane
- ~3.5 hrs drive + ferry
- From Hervey Bay
- 50 min ferry
- From Sydney
- ~1.5 hr flight to BNE
- From Melbourne
- ~2 hr flight to BNE
Detailed travel and accommodation information will be published with the second circular.
Register your interest
Be the first to know.
Leave your details and we'll email you when registration opens, abstract submission is announced, and the programme is released. This is not a commitment to attend.
Organising committee
Chaired by Kris Helmerson, Monash University.
The full organising and international scientific advisory committees will be announced with the second circular. In the meantime, refer to the preliminary announcement for further context.