Optics & Photonics - SPIE is a premier event connecting the global optics and photonics community, from cutting-edge research to industrial applications. It serves as a vital platform for sharing the latest advances in optical engineering, nanotechnology, quantum science, and organic photonics. Attendees, including researchers, engineers, innovators, and scientists, will find immense value in the five days of thought-provoking sessions, plenary talks, and extensive networking opportunities. The three-day exhibition acts as a dynamic marketplace showcasing essential optical components, materials, and devices. Participants can explore cutting-edge camera and imaging systems, laser technologies, and test equipment, fostering collaborations and discovering solutions to advance their work. This event is essential for professionals seeking to stay at the forefront of the industry, solve problems, and expand their capabilities.
Highlights
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Cutting-Edge Advances & Research
Explore the latest breakthroughs in optical engineering, nanotechnology, quantum science, and organic photonics, connecting research with industry applications.
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Comprehensive Program & Exhibition
Engage in five days of sessions, plenary talks, and networking events, complemented by a three-day exhibition featuring essential optical components and devices.
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Dynamic Marketplace & Solutions
Discover a wide array of optical components, materials, devices, imaging systems, and laser technologies from 280 exhibitors to solve industry problems.
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Targeted Networking & Collaboration
Connect with researchers, engineers, innovators, and world experts in the optics and photonics community, fostering collaborations and partnerships.
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Extensive Concurrent Events
Benefit from 45 conferences, 2,000 presentations, professional development, student programming, and specialized sub-symposiums.
Previous Edition
5,000
Attendees
280
Exhibitors
2,787
Net Area · ㎡
FAQ
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The overall event runs from August 23-27, 2026. The exhibition specifically takes place from August 25-27, 2026, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, United States.
Optics & Photonics - SPIE is organized by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics.
No, registration for the exhibition is free for 2026. Registration opens in the spring of 2026.
The exhibition features essential optical components, materials, devices, camera and imaging systems, detectors, sensors, laser systems, and test equipment, among others.
Exhibitors can choose from various options including Kiosks, Tabletop displays, Mini Booths, 10x10 ft Booths, and Island spaces, with different rates for SPIE Corp Members and non-members.
