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SPIE Optics + Photonics 2026

Trade-orientedMid-sizeIn-personInternational draw
📅 23 August 2026 – 27 August 🏛️ San Diego Convention Center 📍 San Diego, US ↗ 🏢 SPIE 🔁 annual

280

Exhibitors

10,000

Attendees

SPIE Optics + Photonics is a major annual industry trade show and conference in San Diego focused on optical engineering, nanotechnology, laser systems, and astronomical instrumentation. It brings together researchers and commercial manufacturers to showcase advancements in photonics, imaging, and sensing technology.

Exhibitor mix: The exhibition floor is segmented by application areas including laser industry, lens manufacturing, optical design, microscopy, and biomedical imaging, covering key industry sectors.

Electronics ManufacturingIndustrial EquipmentComponents Parts opticsphotonicsnanotechnologylasersimagingsensorsastronomical instrumentationoptical engineering

SPIE Optics + Photonics is held annually. This page tracks the next confirmed edition — SPIE Optics + Photonics 2027 dates will be added here once announced.

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Venue

San Diego Convention Center

Convention centre · 74,330 m² · 7 halls

The San Diego Convention Center is a major waterfront convention center located in San Diego, California. It features 525,701 sq. ft. of contiguous exhibit space, a 90,000 sq. ft. glass-enclosed Sails Pavilion, and over 200,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, hosting large-scale trade shows and conventions.

📍 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA

Operated by San Diego Convention Center Corporation

71 events tracked at this venue → Venue website ↗

Organizer

SPIE

Nonprofit · Bellingham, United States · Founded 1955

SPIE is an international professional society organizing major scientific conferences, industry trade shows, and academic journals.

Runs 17 events →

Why people attend

Buyers and engineers attend to source components, witness live demonstrations of imaging and laser technology, compare supplier capabilities, and attend technical conferences for professional development.

Who attends

Optical engineersresearch scientistsproduct designersacademic scholarsand corporate procurement executives across aerospacedefensemedical imagingand manufacturing sectors.

Exhibitor categories

Laser Systems and ComponentsOptical Lenses and FabricationDetectors and SensorsImaging and Camera SystemsNanotechnology ProductsLaser IndustryLens Manufacturing & CoatingOptical Design & EngineeringDefense & Security ApplicationsOptics ManufacturingNanoscience & NanotechnologyMicroscopyActuatorsOptical Fabrication EquipmentLaser SystemsInfrared CoatingsMetamaterialsNanophotonic DevicesSensors and DetectorsSemiconductor manufacturingBiomedical ImagingQuantum ComputingVacuum Systems and ApparatusLaser DrillingNondestructive TestingLens Manufacturing and CoatingOptical Design and EngineeringDefense, Security and Law EnforcementAstronomy

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Frequently asked questions

When is SPIE Optics + Photonics?+
SPIE Optics + Photonics takes place on 23 August 2026 to 27 August 2026.
Where is SPIE Optics + Photonics held?+
SPIE Optics + Photonics is held at San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, US.
Who organises SPIE Optics + Photonics?+
SPIE Optics + Photonics is organised by SPIE.
How many exhibitors attend SPIE Optics + Photonics?+
SPIE Optics + Photonics typically hosts approximately 280 exhibitors.
How often is SPIE Optics + Photonics held?+
SPIE Optics + Photonics is held annual.

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