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14 - 17 September 2026
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

SPIE Sensors + Imaging combines two of Europe’s best photonics conferences –
SPIE Environmental Remote Sensing and SPIE Security + Defence

Call for papers remains open.

The premier yearly European event that showcases the latest sensor and photonic technologies for imaging and monitoring the Earth’s atmosphere and environment, as well as sensor technologies that address homeland security, defence, and counterterrorism.

Meet face-to-face with top companies at the free 2-day exhibition. Discuss your sensing and imaging needs with suppliers who will be there to help solve problems, cut costs, and increase capabilities.

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Two symposia with 18 combined technical conference topics


THERE IS STILL TIME TO SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT!
The submission deadline has been extended to 4 May.

Don't miss this opportunity to join your research community and share your work with other leaders this September.

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Review everything you need to know about submitting your abstract for SPIE Sensors + Imaging 2026.

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Enjoy four days of exciting content and connecting with your community

  • Plenary talks
  • Technical presentations
  • Networking sessions
  • Professional development
  • An exhibition

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The exhibition

The exhibition runs 16 and 17 September 2025.

The free exhibition offers a look at innovative technologies from detectors and sensors to lasers and imaging equipment.

Explore sensors and imaging research on the SPIE Digital Library


Proceedings on the SPIE Digital Library

The Sensors + Imaging conference proceedings papers and presentations are published in the SPIE Digital Library. All paid conference registrations include 50 downloads for ongoing access.

Security + Defence Proceedings
 
Environmental Remote Sensing Proceedings

Proceedings for SPIE Security + Defence and Remote Sensing

The Journal of Applied Remote Sensing

The Journal of Applied Remote Sensing (JARS) optimizes the communication of concepts, information, and progress within the remote sensing community to improve the benefit for monitoring and management of natural disasters, weather forecasting, agricultural and urban land-use planning, environmental quality monitoring, ecological restoration, and numerous other commercial and scientific applications.

Thank you to our 2026 cooperating organisations


Technology Scotland / Photonics Scotland

ULRI - KTN - Scotland

EARSC

PLG

QuSiT - UK Quantum Technology Research

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