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17 - 22 January 2026
San Francisco, California, US

An invitation from the Chairs: Present your research


SPIE AR | VR | MR is the most important conference on optical architectures (optics, displays, sensors) for the next generation of smart glasses and head-mounted displays. We look forward to seeing your research on optical systems, subsystems, and/or the technological building blocks which will enhance the Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) experiences. We invite researchers and engineers from academia and industry to present and discuss recent developments in this rapidly advancing field.

The call for papers is open. Explore the conference, share your work, and plan to attend in January 2026. 

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Cutting-edge research

  • 3D computer vision and perception
  • Display techniques, technologies, and architectures
  • Reconstruction
  • Combiner optics and related architectures
  • Human-machine interactions
  • Human perception and immersive displays
  • Light-field rendering
  • Novel display engines and imaging systems
  • Optical sensors for 6DOF head tracking and SLAM-relocalization nanophotonics

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Reserve booth space at SPIE AR | VR | MR Expo


AR | VR | MR Expo

20–22 January 2026

This is where the biggest names in consumer electronics and up-and-coming XR companies come to display their innovations. You will have the opportunity to share the latest in AR VR MR hardware and systems, talk about the next research developments, and connect with colleagues.

AR | VR | MR Symposium Chairs


Conference Chairs


Naamah Argaman

Meta (United States)

Hong Hua

College of Optical Sciences, The Univ. of Arizona (United States)

Daniel K. Nikolov

Univ. of Rochester (United States)

Symposium Committee


Ryan Ong, Magic Leap, Inc. (United States)

Amy Chunhua Wang, Meta Reality Labs. (United States)