SPIE Industry Resources

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Participate in an SPIE exhibition to learn, network, gain visibility, reach qualified prospects and customers, and share and launch new products to a qualified audience.

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Global Industry Report

Detailed study focused on core photonics components manufacturing – the companies involved, where they are based, their revenues, and the number of jobs created globally, and industry trends.

Global Salary Report

Salary and wage growth data from over 5,500 individuals in 101 countries. See how your pay compares to other optics and photonics engineers and scientists in industry, academia, and across the world.

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Photonics Industry Summit

Join the gathering of critical decision-makers and industry leaders at a one-day forum in Washington DC focused on the optics and photonics industry as an essential enabler of emerging technology.

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Global Business Forum

Held at Photonics West, this event is for senior industry executives to hear the latest market data and business trends impacting our industry.

Recognition opportunities

Prism Awards

International competition honoring the best new optics and photonics products on the market.

Startup Challenge

Pitch competition showcasing products utilizing photonics to address critical needs in healthcare and deep tech.

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Student Optical Design Challenge

Acknowledging and encouraging excellence in student AR, VR, and MR presentations.

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Global industry partners

SPIE works together with other leading photonics organizations and industry groups to support the global photonics community.

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