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25 - 30 January 2025
San Francisco, California, US

SPIE Photonics West Program

Make plans to be part of this impressive gathering of conferences, presentations, industry programming, courses, and special events

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We're excited to share the 2025 program, filled with world-class plenary speakers, technical and networking events, more than 50 course options, four powerful exhibitions, and a robust industry program.

SPIE AR | VR | MR is colocated in Moscone West, and a paid registration gains you access to both full technical programs, industry sessions, and all exhibitions. 

Jump to: Plenary speakers | Conferences and application tracks | Courses | Special events and industry sessions | Quantum West Business Summit | Women in Optics | Events for executives

Venue

Moscone Center
747 Howard St
San Francisco, CA 94103

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Global expertise in plenary speakers

World-class speakers will take the stage to showcase their latest breakthroughs and share their insights with attendees at plenary sessions throughout the week. Global speakers hail from industry, academia, and government agencies and will share their experience and knowledge on valuable and pressing topics.

100 technical conferences with more than 4,500 papers and presentations


Putting focus on topical areas with application tracks

Application tracks list presentations on a topical area with broad-range interest so that participants can easily locate presentations in their areas of interest. In the 2025 program, these topics include AI / ML, sustainability, brain function, translational research, 3D printing, and photonic chips.
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Advance your skills; build your capabilities


Take a course from experts in your field

Add a course to your event experience and come home with advanced skills and knowledge to further your career and to build your team's capabilities. There are nearly 60 courses available for you to choose from onsite.

Fill your schedule with great events


Join leaders of the Quantum 2.0 revolution


Quantum West Business Summit

Hear from industry experts who have overcome barriers while bringing new quantum technologies to market. Leverage this opportunity to develop new collaborations that will help launch your products into this technological frontier.

This Business Summit is included in all paid registrations.

Make time to explore new products and services

Four free exhibitions, showcasing more than 1,500 companies and thousands of products, will help you advance your capabilities in 2025 and beyond.

NEW this year


A Celebration of Women in Optics 2025

Join us for a full day of programing. Distinguished speakers share thoughts on superpowers, resilience, building the best teams, navigating the hidden curriculum and more. Stay until the end for an opportunity to network with your peers. Separate registration required.

Valuable industry insights for executives


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