About CIOE

The 27th China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE 2026) will take place from September 9 to 11, 2026, at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center in Shenzhen, China.

As the world's leading comprehensive event covering the entire optoelectronics industry chain, CIOE 2026 features eight expos that systematically cover the entire optoelectronics ecosystem, including information and communication, precision optics, laser, infrared, sensing, display, AR & VR, photonic innovation.

We warmly welcome professionals from a wide range of sectors, including information processing & storage, consumer electronics, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor processing & manufacturing, defense & security, sensing & measurement, energy, lighting/display, medical, as well as universities and research institutes. CIOE offers an ideal platform for efficient procurement, business matching, networking, and discovering the latest industry trends.

Date: September 9-11, 2026

Venue: Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, China

8 Expos Presenting the Entire Optoelectronic Ecosystem

Why Visit CIOE 2026？

● 26 Years of Industry Leadership

As the world’s premier and most comprehensive optoelectronics event, CIOE stands out for showcasing the full industrial ecosystem. This year, it spans the entire value chain, covering optical communication, optics, laser, infrared, sensing, display, AR/VR, etc.

● Co-located with IICIE and elexcon

This year, CIOE will be co-located with the International Integrated Circuit Innovation Expo (IICIE 2026) and Shenzhen International Electronics & Embedded Expo (elexcon 2026). Jointly forming an integrated exhibition layout covering chips, core components, equipment and solutions, we will together unlock cross-sector collaboration opportunities.

● China’s Vast Market & Full‑Chain Manufacturing Excellence

In 2026, the global optoelectronics industry continues its unprecedented expansion, with China firmly established as a key engine driving worldwide growth. Supported by its vast application market and fledged manufacturing capacity, China keeps unlocking extraordinary potential.

● Discover Solutions to Industry Challenges at CIOE 2026

As the optoelectronics industry navigates rapid technological evolution, CIOE 2026 serves as your comprehensive solution hub—bringing together cutting-edge innovations and expert insights to address the most pressing challenges across the entire value chain. 

Key Industry Hotspots and Solutions:

• Optical communication
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  • 1.6T solutions entering mass production.

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  • 3.2T module is set to begin small-scale trials within the year.

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  • CPO commercialization reduces power consumption and cost; LPO module achieved large-scale production.

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  • SDM and hollow-core fiber are overcoming limits on capacity and latency, while OCS boosts network throughput and drives greater energy efficiency.
• Precision Optics
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  • Deep Convergence: Optics & AI & Semiconductor.

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  • Miniaturization & integration drive product evolution (metasurfaces, wafer-level optics).

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  • Applications surge in ADAS, AR/VR, semiconductor metrology, medical imaging.
• Laser
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  • Kilowatt‑level fiber and semiconductor lasers are widely adopted in advanced manufacturing.

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  • AI-driven laser welding achieves yields above 99.5%, Ultrafast laser processing drive the nanometer‑scale precision.

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  • Advancements have driven rapid growth in medical aesthetics, aerospace, additive manufacturing, and more.
• Infrared
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  • Colloidal quantum dot infrared detectors are unlocking new opportunities in consumer markets.

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  • Dual-band fusion technology is becoming a standard for security and automotive night vision applications.

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  • Infrared measurement and inspection equipment is widely deployed across the power, petrochemical, and industrial sectors.
• Sensing
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  • AI + spectral sensing enables precise material analysis for industrial & wafer inspection.

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  • 3D vision technology is also deeply integrated with AI, empowering industrial robotics and intelligent vehicles.
• Photonics
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  • Breakthroughs in advanced photonic chips, quantum sensing, and spectral sensing are bridging the gap from lab to commercialization.

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  • Technical advances power the optoelectronics innovation and industrial upgrading.
• Display
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  • Micro-LED has officially entered a period of mass production acceleration.

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  • Foldable and rollable display modules have achieved process breakthroughs.

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  • Silicon-based microdisplays and micro-LED are deeply empowering automotive, AR/VR, and smart wearable applications.
• AR&VR
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  • The consumer AR/VR market is accelerating its explosion, with lightweight and intelligent designs are the key.

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  • AR optical waveguide moving toward hybrid solutions.

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  • AI smart glasses integrate optical display with on-device computing.

Premium Forums

Join 90+ concurrent conferences featuring global industry experts, tech leaders, and academic pioneers. Discuss frontier trends like AI-era optical transmission, quantum technology, AR/VR optical applications, and laser manufacturing – and position your brand as an industry innovator.

High-Level Onsite Activities

For a global optoelectronics professional, CIOE 2026 is more than just a trade show; it is a meticulously engineered ecosystem for efficiency, insight, and high-value networking. 

The ability to source the entire supply chain from 4,000+ exhibitors is powerfully complemented by the VIP Buyer Program, which cuts through the scale of the show to deliver personalized, one-to-one matchmaking services. Furthermore, exclusive events like the Gala Dinner and Happy Hour provide unparalleled opportunities for building trust and forging strategic relationships with industry leaders in sophisticated settings.

Co-located Events

In 2026, CIOE will be held concurrently with two other major events - International Integrated Circuit Innovation Expo (IICIE 2026) and Shenzhen International Electronics & Embedded Expo (elexcon 2026).

This co-location is a powerful benefit for global visitors, as the triple-show convergence creates a massive ecosystem that spans from photonics to electronics and semiconductors.

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• Exhibit Profile of IICIE 2026: Chip, IC Design / Manufacturing Service, Semiconductor Equipment, Semiconductor Material, Semiconductor Core Parts, Compound Semiconductor & Power Device.

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• Exhibit Profile of elexcon 2026: Embedded AI & Edge Computing (MCU, MPU, SoC, FPGA, DSP), Embedded Modules, Development Boards, Embedded Operating Systems, Debugging & Simulation Tools, Compilers, Wired/Wireless Communication Modules, Sensors & Actuators, Power Management ICs, AIoT Solutions, and more.

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