Photonics West
SPIE Photonics West is the largest photonics event organised annually in San Francisco, US with four thematic industry exhibition fairs, more than 50 courses, networking events, and four academic conferences showcasing more than 5,000 papers and presentations.
Academic Conferences
Photonics West is the world’s largest photonics technologies academic conference with research presentations in biomedical optics, biophotonics, industrial lasers, optoelectronics, microfabrication, MOEMS-MEMS, displays, quantum technologies—including quantum 2.0—and other similar topics with a focused, engaged audience.
Conferences: 25–30 January 2025
- BiOS The largest biomedical optics and photonics event in this field
- LASE Advancements in industrial laser technologies and applications
- OPTO Optoelectronic devices, components, and materials, and their integration for commercial applications
- Quantum West Showcasing photonics as an enabling technology for quantum 2.0
See the list of PREIN research presentations and related panel discussion in the Photonics West 2025 academic conferences.
Photonics Exhibition Fairs
Photonics West Exhibition 2025 will be organized 28th – 30 in Moscone Center. Photonics West gathers over 1600 Exhibitors and over 24 000 attendees globally. It is one of the main photonics technology events and an important trade fair for many companies and the event has increased its popularity year by year.
Industrial Exhibition Fairs:
- BiOS Expo: 25–26 January 2025
- Quantum West Expo: 28–29 January 2025
- Photonics West Exhibition: 28–30 January 2025
Dates and times for Photonicas West Exhibition:
| The Moscone Center | |
| Tuesday 28 January | 10:00 AM—5:00 PM |
| Wednesday 29 January | 10:00 AM—5:00 PM |
| Thursday 30 January | 10:00 AM—4:00 PM |
The Flagship for Photonics Research and Innovation (PREIN) is participating the Photonics West exhibition at Finland Pavilion which is highly recognized among other exhibitors and famous for its great and welcoming atmosphere.
Location: HALL F – #4119
Photonics Finland Pavilion will be organized together with 9 photonics companies from Finland