Join us in San Francisco for Photonics West 2024

Prepare to experience the energy of Photonics West in San Francisco. Enjoy real conversations, learn about the latest breakthroughs, and make important connections. Hear cutting-edge research in biomedical optics, biophotonics, industrial lasers, optoelectronics, microfabrication, MOEMS-MEMS, displays, quantum technologies—including quantum 2.0—and more. Attend technical presentations, courses, two world-class exhibitions, plenary presentations, and a variety of networking activities.

Conferences and courses 27 January–1 February 2024
BiOS Expo, 27–28 January
Photonics West Exhibition, 30 January–1 February

The call for papers opens soon.

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Photonics West 2023 highlights

Daily image galleries and social media activity from throughout the week of events in San Francisco.

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Technical conferences with thousands of papers and presentations


Discover the companies that exhibit in San Francisco


Two major exhibitions

Explore the companies that exhibit in San Francisco. These leading companies are providing new capabilities and innovative products to help move your projects forward.

Co-located event: SPIE AR | VR | MR


The most important event for XR hardware

SPIE AR | VR | MR will host technical presentations, courses, and an exhibition to showcase the future of augmented, virtual, and mixed reality 29 – 31 January 2024 at the Moscone Center West, San Francisco.

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