SPIE Photonics West 2026

SPIE Photonics West 2026 will be held in San Francisco, CA, USA from January 17th to 22nd.

SPIE is the International Society for Optics and Photonics. SPIE Photonics West 2026 covers a wide range of fields, including core optics, system design, manufacturing, testing, imaging, lasers, augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR), machine learning, and quantum technology, providing an opportunity to gain cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills in photonics applications and innovations.

The AR | VR | MR Conference, which will be held from January 19th to 22nd, is the ultimate XR conference on optical architecture for displays and sensing. It is positioned as the most important conference on optical architecture (optics, displays, sensors) for next-generation smart glasses and head-mounted displays.

This conference will introduce research into optical systems, subsystems, and technical components for enhancing virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) experiences. Three people from Tokyo Electron will also be giving presentations. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in XR technology and optical design to learn about the latest research results and technological trends.