SPIE Photonics West 2027
Photonics West examines the science and engineering of light, with direct connections to imaging, sensing, displays, communications and medical technology. The combination of research sessions and supplier exhibitions makes it useful for tracing a promising optical technique towards a manufacturable component. For accessible reporting, start with the user benefit: a smaller sensor, better measurement, lower power consumption or an improved display. Then ask what remains difficult to build, calibrate or produce at scale. It is a specialist technical event rather than a camera shop, and its different conference and exhibition elements have separate schedules. Use the relevant programme when selecting a pass.
Key facts
- Dates
- 30 Jan–4 Feb 2027
- Location
- Moscone Center, San Francisco, California, USA
- Opening times (local time)
- Not verified yet Exact daily opening times not verified for this edition. Consult the official programme before arranging a timed visit.
- Admission and price
- Not verified yet Edition-specific admission price not verified as of 1 November 2026. Use the official registration link; no previous-edition rate is substituted.
- Focus
- Photonics / optics / AR-VR / quantum
- Speakers and presenters
- Not verified yet Edition-specific named lineup not verified in this check. Use the official programme; earlier-edition speakers are not assumed to return.
- Products and tech to look for
- Waveguides and optics for AR glasses, silicon photonics, compact lidar, advanced image sensors, lasers, quantum components, biomedical imaging, optical interconnects and display engines.
- Access and related events
- Check the organiser’s visitor eligibility, badge type and session access before booking.
Official site and sources
Official website
Date, venue and programme sources
- https://spie.org/conferences-and-exhibitions/photonics-west
- https://photonicsuk.org/photonicsevent/photonics-west-2027
Tickets, registration and price sources
Sources checked on 1 November 2026. This page is an independent listing. TechCortado is not linked to the organiser.