Person using XR technology at SPIE AR | VR | MR event

The premier event for XR optical hardware design

Share your work, insights, and breakthroughs. The 2024 call for papers is open.

Experience the energy of SPIE AR | VR | MR. The focus on hardware and enabled content, combined with visionary industry perspectives from technology leaders working in the largest XR companies, startups, and suppliers, make this an event one to include in your calendar every year.

Conferences sessions: 29 January
Main Stage sessions: 30-31 January
Exhibition: 30-31 January
Courses: 28 January-1 February

Call for papers is now open.

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Looking back at 2023, preparing for 2024

View an image gallery from the 2023 event in San Francisco and check out the social media activity during and after at #SPIEXR.

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Engage and participate: gain valuable information via multiple formats

Main Stage

Hear insights from XR industry leaders on current and upcoming developments

Technical Conference

Stay current on the latest research on XR optical design and architectures

XR-focused Exhibition

Connect face-to-face with industry innovators and suppliers

Continuing Education

Take advantage of onsite courses to receive training for every stage of your career.

Join the monthly AR | VR | MR webinars

Enjoy monthly sessions hosted by Bernard Kress and Christophe Peroz as they speak with the biggest names from XR companies. Register for upcoming sessions or watch recordings of past webinars.

Co-located event: SPIE Photonics West

Access to the most important event for the photonics industry

Registration for SPIE AR | VR | MR includes equivalent access to all Photonics West has to offer: two exhibitions, industry sessions, and more than 4,000 presentations spanning LASE, OPTO, BiOS, and Quantum.