The association aims to promote education, advancement and applications of laser science and technology in India, through various activities such as organization of seminars, symposia and training courses; publications of books and journals; and promotion of active interaction with other professional institutions especially in the field of medicine and engineering.

Every year the ILA arranges a National Laser Symposium (NLS) under the aegis of DAE-BRNS.

Before every symposium, the ILA arranges tutorials for students and young researchers.

NLS-20 Conference: Organised at Anna University, Chennai 9–12 January 2012.

Proceedings of the NLS are published and distributed after each conference to participants.