Asia Photonics Expo
(APE 2026)

4 - 6 February 2026 | Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore

4-6 February 2026
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore

Asia Photonics Expo (APE 2026) will return to Singapore from the 4 – 6 February at Sands Expo and Convention Centre. Recognised as Asia’s leading platform for photonics innovation, APE 2026 will showcase cutting-edge technologies spanning optical communications, optics, semiconductors, lasers, infrared, sensing, quantum, and beyond. As the go-to event for industry professionals to explore trends and innovations across the photonics value chain, APE 2026 will highlight six featured zones – Quantum Zone, Vacuum Coating Zone, Semiconductor Zone, Infrared Night Vision Device Zone, Portable Laser Product Zone, and Optical Component Zone – alongside 9 distinguished national and regional pavilions representing global innovation hubs from across four continents.

Beyond the exhibition floor, APE will host a variety of networking programmes, including exclusive events such as the Gala Dinner, Happy Hour, Site Tour, and Business Matchmaking. This integrated approach enables attendees to explore breakthrough innovations and forge strategic partnerships-all under one roof.

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Industry News

With less than two months to go, the APE 2026 Preshow Guide is now available, providing industry professionals with essential planning information for Asia's most influential photonics innovation platform.
Military-and-civilian infrared technology has evolved from its military use into commercial applications. It is expected that quantum sensors and integrated photonics will see notable growth.
According to People's Daily Online, recently, Chinese scientists have successfully developed an ultra-broadband optoelectronic integrated system, which has achieved high-speed wireless communication with full-frequency-band coverage and flexible tunability for the first time.
According to People's Daily Online, recently, Chinese scientists have successfully developed an ultra-broadband optoelectronic integrated system, which has achieved high-speed wireless communication with full-frequency-band coverage and flexible tunability for the first time.