Networking Opportunities: Where Connections Drive Innovation
Join the APE 2025 Networking Event, the premier gathering for industry leaders, innovators, and professionals to forge powerful connections and shape the future of advanced technologies. This event is designed to inspire collaboration, spark new ideas, and unlock opportunities that propel your career or business forward.
Running throughout the entire exhibition, the APE Networking Event provides a dynamic platform to collaborate, learn, and grow while unlocking new possibilities. Key highlights include:
Gala Dinner at APE 2025: An Exclusive Evening of Elegance and Inspiration
The APE 2025 Gala Dinner, held at the iconic CÉ LA Vl Singapore, was an evening of elegance and inspiration. Set against the stunning backdrop of the city skyline from this luxurious rooftop venue, the event united over 140 industry players, including association heads, chamber representatives, university and institution professors, and corporate executives from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, United States, Germany, Hong Kong, China, and other countries and regions.
Guests enjoyed an unforgettable night of gourmet cuisine, live entertainment, and meaningful networking in a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere. The Gala Dinner provided the perfect setting to foster collaboration, build lasting relationships, and celebrate the achievements of the industry.
CÉ LA Vl’s breathtaking views and refined ambiance elevated the experience, making it a highlight of APE 2025. This exclusive evening not only strengthened global connections but also set the stage for future innovations and partnerships.
Relive the magic of an event that combined luxury, inspiration, and impactful networking—a true testament to the power of bringing brilliant minds together.
Time: 26 February 2025 18:00-21:00 Venue: CÉ LA Vl Singapore
Partial List of Participating Organisations (List in alphabetical order):
- A*STAR Quantum Innovation Centre
- Amazon
- ams OSRAM Group
- Anyon
- Applied Materials
- Archer OpTx, Inc
- AutomationSG
- Cutting Edge Coatings GmbH
- Dyson
- Evlos
- Excelitas Technologies
- Fluence sp. z 0.0.
- HITRONICS TECHNOLOGIES
- Han’s Laser technology Industry Group Co., Ltd.
- Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI)
- Hong Kong Productivity Council(HKPC)
- IEEE Photonics Society
- INFRASOLID GmbH
- Intel
- LUSTER lightTech co., Ltd.
- LUX Photonics Consortium
- MRSl Automation(shenzhen) Co.,Ltd
- Micro-Hybrid Electronic GmbH
- Möller-Wedel optical GmbH
- Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
- Nanyang Technological University Singapore
- National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Centre (NSTIC)
- National University of Singapore (NUS)
- Optics and Photonics Society of Singapore (OPSS)
- POET Technologies
- PhotonDelta
- Photonteck Company Limited
- RGB Lasersystems GmbH
- SENTECH Instruments GmbH
- Singapore Precision Engineering & Technology Association (SPETA)
- SiFotonics Technologies Co. Ltd
- Singapore Institute of Technology
- Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF)
- Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA)
- Slos MeBtechnik GmbH
- Spectaris
- TeraHop Ptd. Ltd.
- US Conec
- ViLaser Equipment Co..LTD
- Vlink Optics Corporation
Happy Hour: Relax, Connect, and Spark New Collaborations
Unwind and connect in a casual, vibrant environment at the APE 2025 Happy Hour. Over 100 exhibitors and VIP attendees have joined the event to share ideas, exchange contacts, and foster new connections over refreshing drinks and light bites. This is the perfect setting to spark conversations that lead to meaningful collaborations and future opportunities.
Time: 5 February 2026 16:30-18:00
Venue: VIP Lounge
Attendee: All VIP / Buyers & Exhibitors
Site Tour: Bridging Innovation and Industry Collaboration
The APE 2025 Site Tour offered an exclusive opportunity for over 60 industry professionals to explore Singapore’s cutting-edge research hubs and leading photonics enterprises, fostering deeper industry-academia collaboration and driving innovation. Spanning two days, attendees explored Nanyang Technological University (NTU), PBA Systems, and the National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Centre (NSTIC), gaining firsthand insights into groundbreaking technologies and research.
This immersive experience highlighted cutting-edge advancements while bridging industry and academia, fostering collaboration and driving innovation in photonics—an inspiring opportunity to connect, learn, and shape the future of technology.
Programmes
February 26，2025
- The Photonics Institute (TPI)
- Centre for Micro- &Nano-Electronics (CMNE)
- Centre for Optical Fibre Technology (COFT)
February 28，2025
- PBA Systems
- National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Centre (NSTIC)
