The Asia Photonics Expo (APE) 2025, Asia’s premier event for photonics technologies and emerging applications, concluded triumphantly on 28 February 2025 at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore. The expo was a hub of innovation, featuring inspiring presentations, groundbreaking technologies, and invaluable networking opportunities. With world-class speakers, cutting-edge technology showcases, and the enthusiastic participation of industry professionals from around the globe, APE 2025 proved to be an unforgettable experience.
APE 2025
Exhibition Highlights and Key Statistics
Held across 15,000 sqm of exhibition space in Sands Expo and Convention Centre L1, APE 2025 highlighted the latest advancements and applications in optical communication, optics, semiconductors, quantum technologies, lasers, infrared, sensing, and display industries. Notable features included 15 group pavilions, such as the China Pavilion (including Changchun, Chengdu, Nanjing), Germany Pavilion, Japan Pavilion, Korea Pavilion, Malaysia Pavilion, Photonics+European Pavilion powered by W3+, IVAM & EPIC, Singapore Pavilion, alongside specialized technology pavilions focusing on intelligent sensing, quantum, and vacuum coating.
Over three days, the exhibition brought together 344 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions, and attracted 5,149 industry professionals from 45 countries including 48 international visitor delegations, solidifying its position as a global hub for photonics innovation.
APE 2025 Concurrent Conferences
Concurrent Events Foster Knowledge Exchange
During the expo, APE 2025 hosted a series of engaging activities, including business matchmaking, a gala dinner, conferences, happy hours, and exclusive site tours.
Quantum Singapore 2025 conference: This conference delves into the latest breakthroughs in quantum technology, featuring presentations on topics such as 2D materials for quantum entanglement, quantum future, hybrid quantum computing, quantum-safe solutions, and more. Leading experts from NUS, NTU, China Telecom Quantum Information Technology Group Co. Ltd, ZQuantum Technology Ltd, Anyon Technologies, HSBC Labs, Quantum Innovation Centre, Fraunhofer IOF, Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering, NVIDIA, and ICV, shared their insights and research findings.
Photonics@SG 2025 Conference: The conference gathers top experts from renowned institutions like MIT, NTU, NUS, and SUTD, as well as industry leaders from AGC, Intel Labs, and other key companies. They discussed the latest breakthroughs in photonics and optoelectronics. The event aims to highlight cutting-edge research, strengthen ties between academia and industry, and showcase Singapore’s leadership in photonics R&D.
Forum on Advanced Photonics and Flat Optics: This forum highlights recent advancements in photonics and flat optics, covering topics such as metaoptics, metasurface technologies, and photonic integration. Experts from NSTIC, NUS, NTU, MetaOptics, and Delta Electronics shared insights on breakthroughs and future trends. The event also explores applications in LiDAR and spectrometry, offering valuable perspectives for industry professionals.
Asia Semiconductor Conference: As the semiconductor industry continues to evolve, this conference provides valuable insights into the latest trends, technological challenges, and market opportunities in Asia. Experts and industry leaders from SSIA, PhotonDelta, Advanced Micro Foundry Pte Ltd, Advinno Technologies, Palomar Technologies, Soitec, Deloitte Southeast Asia shared their actionable insights on the photonics and semiconductor sectors.
Machine Vision and Robotics Enabling Industrial Intelligent Manufacturing Forum: This forum gathers renowned companies from the fields of industrial robots, machine vision, and optical inspection, testing and measurement to engage in in-depth exchanges and discussions on industry application needs and key technologies. This facilitates the comprehensive strategic transformation towards “Asian Intelligent Manufacturing”.
EPIC Tech Watch: The EPIC Tech Watch, organized by the European Photonics Industry Consortium (EPIC)- the world’s largest photonics industry association, brings together experts and leaders in the photonics industry. Featuring a series of refined speeches, the conference mainly focuses on key technologies, trends, and applications within the field of photonics.
2025 Photonics Empowering Electric Vehicle Technology Forum: With the rapid growth of the electric vehicle (EV) market, this forum explores how photonics technologies are driving advancements in EVs, from LiDAR applications to smart lighting solutions.
2025 EUROPE meets ASIA – Innovation in Photonics by W3+, IVAM & EPIC: This forum is organized by renowned European organizations W3+, IVAM & EPIC, is a remarkable event that brings together leading enterprises from the European optoelectronics industry to share their latest technological advancements and achievements. It is a perfect chance to get in touch with key decision makers and potential collaborators across the industries.
Photonics Technology Empowering Semiconductor Manufacturing Forum: This forum invites semiconductor fabrication, packaging, testing companies to share insights from market, technology, and application perspectives. It deeply explores topics related to ion implantation in semiconductor fabrication, advanced packaging technologies, and testing, writing a new chapter of collaborative development between photonics technology and semiconductors, and bringing more inspiration and driving force to the industry.
Site tours: Over 60 attendees joined APE 2025 site tours. The Site tour to NTU’s Photonics Institute PBA Systems, and National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Centre (NSTIC) offered firsthand insights into Singapore’s R&D excellence. This exclusive opportunity allows you to explore state-of-the-art labs and leading photonics companies in Singapore. Immerse yourself in a comprehensive experience that deepens your understanding of the nation’s dynamic photonics sector.
APE 2025 Site Tours
Looking Ahead to APE 2026
As APE 2025 concludes, the photonics industry looks forward to even greater advancements and opportunities in the coming year. ith the global photonics market projected to grow rapidly, reaching an estimated value of $1.345 trillion by 2031, the industry is poised for significant expansion. APE 2026 is expected to build on the success of this year’s event, featuring even more groundbreaking technologies, expanded international participation, and deeper insights into the future of photonics. The event will continue to serve as a premier platform for industry professionals to connect, innovate, and shape the future of this dynamic field.
For more information about APE 2025 and future editions, please visit the official website: www.asiaphotonicsexpo.com