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SPIE Photonics West 2026

Put your brand in front of 24,000 attendees at SPIE Photonics West 2026 with geofenced ads — no booth required.

Date

Jan 17, 2026 — Jan 22, 2026

Venue

Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA, USA

Official Site

About

Technology

SPIE Photonics West 2026

Prepare to immerse yourself in the forefront of light-based technologies at SPIE Photonics West 2026, taking place from January 17–22 in San Francisco, California.

This annual gathering typically brings together around 24,000 professionals and over 1,500 companies showcasing their latest work. It serves as a central point for discovering new developments across the optics and photonics spectrum.

The program features over 100 conferences, including specialized tracks such as BiOS for biomedical optics, LASE for industrial lasers, OPTO for optoelectronics, and Quantum West. Attendees can also explore innovations in AR|VR|MR optical architectures and intelligent imaging at the Vision Tech Forum. More than 30 plenary speakers will share their insights, complemented by over 55 technical courses. For senior executives, the co-located SPIE Global Business Forum provides a dedicated space for strategic discussions. This event is a key meeting point for individuals involved in advancing photonics.

Jan 17, 2026 – Jan 22, 2026
Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA, USA
Official website

Expected Attendees

24,000

Industry

Technology

Event Details

Industry

Technology

Venue

Moscone Center

Location

San Francisco, CA, USA

San Francisco, CA, USA

Topics

TechnologyMedicalWomenProductResearchPublishingHardwareEmailFutureCareerPolicyBusinessContentLaserElectronics

How it works

Advertise at SPIE Photonics West 2026 in 3 steps

1

Pick your event

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2

Draw your geofence

Outline the venue, or use our suggested zones, to define exactly where your ads run.

3

Launch your campaign

Go live in minutes and start reaching attendees throughout the event.

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Frequently Asked Questions

SPIE Photonics West 2026 in San Francisco concentrates around 24,000 Technology professionals in one place, so your ads reach people already interested in your category instead of a broad, untargeted crowd.

Draw a geofence around Moscone Center in San Francisco and serve display, video, or CTV ads to the phones inside it — the same audience an exhibitor pays for, without the booth, travel, or staff.

Geofenced event campaigns tend to outperform standard display because the audience is already primed for your category. Run ads during the event, then retarget the same attendees afterward.

SPIE Photonics West 2026 draws roughly 24,000 Technology professionals, a focused audience for well-targeted advertising.

Pick SPIE Photonics West 2026, outline the venue with a geofence, set your budget, and launch — most campaigns go live in minutes, with full performance reporting throughout.

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