27 January 2025
San Francisco, California, US

Attend the SPIE Global Business Forum

An informational and networking opportunity focused on the photonics industry and market

Current and emerging trends

This informational and networking opportunity will focus on current and emerging trends across the international optics and photonics industry and market.

Networking at the SPIE Global Business Forum

Venue

Golden Gate Ballroom (B2 Level)
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
780 Mission Street
San Francisco, California, USA, 94103


For hotel, travel, and visa information, visit the hotel and travel page for SPIE Photonics West 2025, colocated with the Global Business Forum.

San Francisco Marriott Marquis. Image credit: The San Francisco Marriott Marquis

Access to four outstanding exhibitions

While attending the forum, you can also attend all exhibitions that are part of Photonics West and SPIE AR | VR | MR, including:

  • More than 1,500 leading suppliers
  • Product demonstrations
  • Industry Stage, featuring 50+ sessions
  • Startup Challenge
  • Job Fair

The Photonics West Exhibition

Review market data analyzed by SPIE

Global annual revenues from production of optics and photonics core components amounted to $368 billion in 2022.

Production of photonics-enabled products generates more than five million jobs worldwide.

-SPIE Optics & Photonics 2024 Global Industry Report