3 - 7 August 2025
San Diego, California, US

Contribute your research and become part of another outstanding program.

New this year - a symposium on Astronomical Applications.

We are excited to announce the addition of a fourth symposium. Share your work in space and ground telescopes, UV/x-ray/gamma-ray astronomy, exoplanet detection, and more.

Submit your abstract and join other leading researchers and scientists who are contributing to advancements in optical engineering, nanotechnology, quantum science, organic photonics, and astronomical applications.

Meet face-to-face with top companies at the 3-day exhibition to discuss your optics and photonics needs with suppliers. Industry partners will be there to help solve problems, cut costs, and increase capabilities.

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View the conference topics within these four symposia


Help build the 2025 program

Learn what you need to know about submitting your abstract and contributing to the program at SPIE Optics + Photonics 2025.

Make plans to share your research and get published internationally.

Call for papers is open.

Look forward to five days of connecting with your community

  • Plenary talks
  • Technical presentations
  • Networking sessions
  • Course offerings
  • Professional development
  • Free three-day exhibition

SPIE Optics + Photonics with 5 days of exciting content

We are excited to offer another three-day exhibition

This free exhibition will run 5 - 7 August 2025 and offers the opportunity for attendees and industry representatives to engage and share the impacts to photonics and optics research and development.

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