25 - 30 January 2025

San Francisco, California, US

SPIE Photonics West

The world’s premier event for lasers, biomedical optics and biophotonic technologies, quantum, and optoelectronics

Thank you for joining us in San Francisco

SPIE Photonics West 2025 was another full week! The event provided opportunities to reconnect with colleagues, enjoy lively conversations, learn about the latest breakthroughs, and establish important new connections. Attendees came to hear cutting-edge research in biomedical optics, biophotonics, industrial lasers, optoelectronics, microfabrication, displays, quantum technologies, and more.

Save the dates for the next SPIE Photonics West:
17 - 22 January 2026
BiOS Expo: 17 - 18 January
NEW - Vision Tech Expo: 20 - 22 January
Quantum West Expo: 20 - 22 January
Photonics West Exhibition: 20 - 22 January

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100 technical conferences with more than 5,000 presentations

Microscopic scans of cells using biomedical optics and biophotonics

BiOS

The largest biomedical optics and photonics event in this field

LASE

Discover the whole range of advancements in industrial laser technologies and applications

OPTO

The latest developments in optoelectronic devices, components, and materials, and their integration for commercial applications

Quantum West

Showcasing photonics as an enabling technology for quantum 2.0

Advance your skills; advance your career

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Course offerings will give you the technical training you need to excel in your field. Choose from more than 50 courses in San Francisco during SPIE Photonics West. Adding a course to your registration adds to your entire event experience.

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Four major exhibitions

Explore the companies that exhibit at the SPIE Photonics West Exhibition, BiOS Expo, and Quantum West Expo. These leading companies are providing new capabilities and innovative products to help move your projects forward. Plus, don't forget to visit exhibitors at the co-located SPIE AR | VR | MR Exhibition.

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Co-located events in 2025

Virtual reality hardware at SPIE AR | VR | MR

SPIE AR | VR | MR: 28–30 January 2025

Featuring advances in XR hardware, including technical presentations, courses, and an exhibition to showcase the future of augmented, virtual, and mixed reality. Paid registration to SPIE Photonics West includes access to SPIE AR | VR | MR, located at Moscone Center, West.

SPIE Global Business Forum 2025 will be hosted at the Marriott

SPIE Global Business Forum: 27 January 2025

SPIE and our partners are pleased to announce another year for the business forum for senior industry executives from around the globe. Join to hear the latest market data and business trends impacting our industry. Separate registration required.

NEW in 2025—A Celebration of Women in Optics

This one-day event, held at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis, will include keynotes, panels, and networking to celebrate 20 years of our Women in Optics planner. Our distinguished speakers will share their wisdom on superpowers, resilience, building the best teams, and navigating the hidden curriculum. The speakers cover a broad array of careers, from industry to academia and policy to publishing.