Optics and Fotonics

SPIE Photonics West 2026 was the world’s largest event in optics and photonics. It took place from January 17 to 22, 2026, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, USA. The event brought together researchers, engineers, business leaders, and professionals from around the globe to share the latest advancements, discuss innovations, and build valuable connections.

Attracting over 20 000 participants from around the world, SPIE Photonics West 2026 served as a premier platform for showcasing the latest achievements, exchanging knowledge, fostering collaboration, and advancing careers in the field of optics and photonics.

LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA 2026 is Asia’s premier trade fair for photonics and laser technology. The event took place from March 18 to 20, 2026, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) in Shanghai, China.

Theme: «Embracing a New Era · Leading into the Future».
The exhibition serves as a platform for sharing knowledge, establishing business contacts and demonstrating innovations in the field of photonics. It reflects China's growing role as a global innovation hub and highlights the Asian region's influence on high-tech manufacturing.

The Photonics exhibition, from March 31 to April 2, 2026. The World of Lasers and Optics — 2026 is the 20th international specialized exhibition of laser, optical and optoelectronic technology. The event has been held annually since 2006 and is the main communication platform of the Russian laser and optical industry. In 2026, the exhibition celebrates its anniversary at a new venue, the Timiryazev Center exhibition complex.
The exhibition has established itself as the most attended industry event in Russia, a vibrant showcase of innovation, and the main industry forum in Russia, the CIS, and Eastern Europe. It demonstrates the latest trends in the laser-optical technology market and provides an opportunity to find almost any photonics equipment, learn about new technologies and get answers to questions about their application.

The business program traditionally includes about 30 events — scientific and practical conferences, meetings and round tables where industry experts can discuss topical issues and exchange experiences.