With the advancements in big data and AI (artificial intelligence), the significance of data centers will grow, making information transfer between data centers a crucial concern, as exemplified by the "East Data, West Computing" Project. The Integrated Photonics and Optical Communication Zone targets the core sectors of optical communications and chips, prioritizing areas such as integrated photonics and optical interconnection systems. By uniting industry, academia, and research resources, it endeavors to address challenges like chip and optical path co-design and high-density integrated packaging, thereby bolstering the nation's status as a significant force in the global integrated photonics and optical communication connectivity arena.
Two Sections of Integrated Photonics and Optical Communication Zone
Section 1: Core Devices and Materials
Section 2: Manufacturing Equipments and System Applications
Range of exhibits (including but not limited to):
Section 1: Core Devices and Materials
Optical chips
Optical components
Optical devices
Optical modules
Optical fiber and Transmission mediums
Section 2: Manufacturing Equipments and System Applications
Semiconductor packaging and testing equipment
Application solutions
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Laser World of Photonics China 2026, the annual event for the laser, optics, and optoelectronics industries in Asia, is scheduled to take place from March 18 to 20, 2026, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The theme of Laser World of Photonics China 2026, "Embracing a New Era · Leading into the Future", sets the tone for this year's event, which promises to bring a refreshed image. This event will spotlight emerging technologies and trends, actively accelerate the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, and propel industries toward high-end and global development. It also aims to reinforce the foundation for establishing a global technological powerhouse, while collectively exploring the future direction of the optoelectronics industry.
Relying on Messe München, the Shanghai-based Laser World of Photonics China was founded in 2006. Since then, it is oriented to the Chinese market and extends to Asia-Pacific region, and further connects with premium exhibitors and buyers in industries of laser, optics and optoelectronics across Asia and even the world. Working with Chinese and international optoelectronic professionals, the event will actively promote the transformation and realization of scientific and technological achievements and promote international cooperation and exchanges, explore the future direction of the optoelectronic industry, and keep track of new technologies and new trends, in a bid to help the innovative development of traditional industries and emerging industries, provide powerful support for China's high-quality development by technological means, and further push the industry move towards a higher level and broader extent.
DATE:MARCH 18-20, 2026
VENUE:SHANGHAI NEW INTERNATIONAL EXPO CENTER