Attend SPIE Photonics West 2025

The most important annual event featuring the best in photonics research and technology

Join your colleagues in San Francisco

Discover the latest advances in lasers, biomedical optics, biophotonics, quantum, and optoelectronics shared by the optics and photonics community.

Venue

The Moscone Center
747 Howard Street
San Francisco, California 94103

Why attend SPIE Photonics West?

Hear from distinguished speakers

Leaders in the field sharing their research and vision of the future

Technology presented at SPIE Photonics West

See the latest research

Thousands of presentations covering the latest breakthroughs from around the globe

Connect with colleagues

Technical and networking events to help you make important contacts

Find leading companies at three world-class exhibitions

Find the best solutions, components, instruments, and system providers from around the world.

Photonics West Exhibition: 28 - 30 January 2025
BiOS Expo: 25 -26 January 2025
Quantum West Expo: 28 -29 January 2025
AR | VR | MR Expo: 28 - 29 January 2025

Exhibitions hall with many people walking the show floor

Don't delay: reserve your lodging

Book early to stay in the hotel of your choice for the best prices. The last day SPIE group discount rates will be available is 5 January 2025.

Student Members may qualify for support

SPIE Student Members are encouraged to apply for supplemental travel grants and fee waivers to attend Photonics West. Student Members who are presenting authors will be given priority selection, but grants are open to all Student Members.

Student Member attendees at SPIE Photonics West

Find answers to your logistics questions

Ensure the smoothest onsite experience by knowing where to go to pick up your badge, what times coffee is available, and where to find speaker check in, plus more helpful information.

Three females and one male gather in conversation at SPIE Photonics West