12 - 16 April 2026
Strasbourg, France

Attend SPIE Photonics Europe in 2026

The conference that features compelling optics and photonics technologies
Attendees of SPIE Photonics Europe

Join other leaders in Strasbourg

SPIE Photonics Europe is an important cross-disciplinary event featuring research and innovation from AR/VR and biophotonics to lasers and quantum technologies. Join colleagues from around the world to learn about their latest research—and to share your own.

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Event venue

Palais de la Musique et des Congrès
Place de Bordeaux, 67082
Strasbourg, France
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Why attend Photonics Europe?


Learn more about the free exhibition

Join industry leaders in Strasbourg. Companies offer an inside look into their portfolio of goods and services — product demonstrations are shared, connections are made in one-on-one conversations with company representatives.

Lighting the way—an art-science photonics exhibition

Attendees enjoy the Light Exhibit that was available for viewing throughout the event venue. It focuses on bringing together art and research and raising fundamental questions of how we understand physical phenomena. Look for the 2026 theme to be shared soon.

"Light Interference"—an art-science photonics exhibition onsite in Strasbourg