Attend the SPIE Global Business Forum

An informational and networking opportunity focused on the photonics industry and market

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Join other business leaders in San Francisco

This informational and networking opportunity will focus on current and emerging trends across the international optics and photonics industry and market.

Event venue

San Francisco Marriott Marquis
780 Mission Street
San Francisco, California 94103

Review market data analyzed by SPIE

Learn key insights into the global photonics industry. With over 10 years of accumulated data, this report delivers unique perspective on the thriving global ecosystem of core photonics components manufacturing, the companies involved, their revenues, and the number of jobs created globally by optics and photonics components production.

Why participate in the SPIE Global Business Forum?

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World-class speakers share original data and economic input

New and exclusive data on the global photonics market, relevant business information, regional breakdowns, and more!

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Photonics enables emerging technology

Come to hear about the hot technologies driving the photonics industry

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Connections that infuse progress and drive innovation

Network with other executives, investors, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders

Access to outstanding exhibitions

While attending the forum, you can also attend all exhibitions that are part of Photonics West, including:

More than 1,500 leading suppliers
Product demonstrations
Industry Stage, featuring 50+ sessions
Startup Challenge
Job Fair