LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA Shanghai

LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA is recognised as Asia’s premier trade fair for photonics and laser technology, serving as a key meeting point for the region’s optics and photonics community. Each year, it brings together leading experts, businesses and innovators from across the globe at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) to showcase the latest developments and real-world solutions in the photonics sector. The event is organised by Messe München GmbH, renowned for its global trade fair network and commitment to excellence and international reach.

The exhibition provides a comprehensive platform for all major technologies across the photonics value chain – from industrial laser systems and high-power lasers to optical components, precision manufacturing, optical communications, biomedical photonics and infrared applications. It’s where research meets industrial implementation and groundbreaking ideas become market-ready products. One of the event’s key strengths lies in its thematic breadth: beyond core laser technologies, it also spotlights integrated photonics, optical metrology, sensing, and applications in medical diagnostics and materials processing.

For manufacturers, system providers and research institutions from sectors such as advanced manufacturing, medical technology, biotechnology, telecommunications and automated quality assurance, the fair is an essential industry gathering. Exhibits range from Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) and optoelectronic components to fully integrated laser systems for industrial production. But the event is more than just a technology showcase – it is also a hub for knowledge exchange. Specialist conferences, the internationally respected Laser Technology Forum, and keynote presentations from industry leaders position the fair as a driving force for innovation.

At the same time, the event reflects China’s growing role as a global innovation powerhouse and highlights Asia’s increasing influence in high-tech manufacturing. Located at the heart of China’s economic and technological landscape, Shanghai underscores the fair’s strategic importance. The SNIEC offers state-of-the-art facilities with seamless transport connections, including proximity to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, ensuring ease of access for international visitors.

As part of the globally established LASER World of PHOTONICS exhibition network – which also includes the flagship event in Munich – the Shanghai edition represents a pivotal node in the international photonics ecosystem. It combines the dynamic energy of the Asian market with global visibility, providing a distinctive marketplace for future technologies in light-based innovation.

Whether as a driver of innovation, a business platform or a centre for knowledge transfer, LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA is a must-attend event for the global photonics community. The SNIEC not only delivers world-class exhibition conditions but also offers a prime location in one of the world’s most vibrant metropolises – making it the ideal venue for an event of this technological calibre.

On the whole the organisers welcomed on the 3 days of the fair, from 11. July to 13. July 2023, about 1160 exhibitors and 94648 visitors on the LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA in Shanghai.

The LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA will take place on 3 days from Wednesday, 18. March to Friday, 20. March 2026 in Shanghai.