Photonics, optics & sensing
SPIE Photonics West 2027
Optics and photonics research, components and systems across lasers, imaging, sensing and optoelectronics.
Research and supplier exhibitions in one week
SPIE Photonics West takes place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from 30 January to 4 February 2027. The BiOS exhibition runs on 30–31 January, while the main Photonics West exhibition is open on 2–4 February.
Choose the part of the programme you need
The week combines technical conferences with specialist exhibitions. Engineers comparing components and instruments should plan around the exhibition dates; readers following research should use the conference programme. Bring application conditions such as wavelength, sensitivity, optical power, packaging and calibration requirements to supplier discussions.
Event information reviewed 1 November 2026. Official organiser information →
See the organiser’s website for registration, opening hours and the current programme.