3 - 7 August 2025
San Diego, California, US

SPIE Optics + Photonics program

A packed week of conferences, workshops, posters, special events, and an exhibition

A great program was built for 2024

Each year this important optics and photonics community comes together to share and discuss current research, hear the latest breakthroughs, and connect with colleagues.

Announcing the four symposia for 2025


SPIE Astronomical Applications

Astronomical Applications

SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications

Optical Engineering + Applications

SPIE Nanoscience + Engineering Applications

Nanoscience + Engineering Applications

SPIE Organic Photonics + Electronics

Organic Photonics + Electronics

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 area of interest. 
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An invitation to participate


SPIE Optics + Photonics is the right choice for your next conference. You will experience five days of thought-provoking sessions, plenary talks, networking events, and an exhibition that will bring the community together again in San Diego. Come to share and learn from the experiences and insights of world experts, researchers, and innovators discussing advancements in optical engineering and applications, nanotechnology, quantum science, organic photonics, and astronomical applications. 

Special events and online training


Plenary speaker at SPIE Optics + Photonics special event

Plenary sessions and special events

Sessions feature speakers presentating on a wide range of optical sciences topics. Join colleagues as you learn, connect, and network.

Instructor of SPIE Optics + Photonics course

Courses

Take courses on a variety of important topics. A valuable investment for your career.

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