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17 - 22 January 2026
San Francisco, California, US

Share your work, insights, and breakthroughs. The 2026 call for papers is open.

SPIE Photonics West is the world’s largest optics and photonics technologies event. Present your research in biomedical optics, biophotonics, industrial lasers, optoelectronics, microfabrication, displays, quantum, and emerging vision technologies. 

Conferences and Courses: 17–22 January

Reserve your exhibit space now!
BiOS Expo: 17–18 January
Quantum West Exhibition: 20–22 January
Photonics West Exhibition: 20–22 January
NEW - Vision Tech Expo: 20–22 January
AR | VR | MR Exhibition: 20–22 January

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This is the place to be in January

Experience the benefits of attending SPIE Photonics West—networking with colleagues, learning the latest research, and experiencing the newest innovations make this the most exciting week in photonics. See for yourself.

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Plan to take a course from an expert

Course offerings will give you the technical training you need to excel in your field. Choose from more than 55 courses in San Francisco during SPIE Photonics West. Adding a course to your registration adds to your entire event experience.

Discover the companies that exhibit in San Francisco


Five major exhibitions

Explore the companies that exhibit at the SPIE Photonics West Exhibition, BiOS Expo, AR | VR | MR Expo, and Quantum West Expo. These leading companies are providing new capabilities and innovative products to help move your projects forward. Plus, new this year, Vision Tech Expo is growing.

Co-located events in 2026


SPIE Global Business Forum: 19 January 2026

SPIE and our partners are pleased to announce another year for the business forum for senior industry executives from around the globe. Join to hear the latest market data and business trends impacting our industry. Separate registration required.

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