AI empowers the new transformation of optoelectronics, and the 27th CIOE China Optoelectronics Expo will be held in Shenzhen in September, focusing on full chain innovation

Currently, the deep integration of artificial intelligence and optoelectronic technology has become the core engine driving the iteration and upgrading of the digital economy, intelligent manufacturing, and computing power industry. As a leading event in the global optoelectronic industry,The 27th China International Optoelectronics Expo (CIOE)It will be held at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center from September 9-11, 2026. The scale of this exhibition has been further upgraded, the industrial chain has been fully covered, and new technologies have exploded, bringing together over 4000 top optoelectronic enterprises from more than 30 countries and regions around the world. The eight themed exhibitions cover information communication, precision optics, camera technology and applications, laser and intelligent manufacturing, infrared, ultraviolet, intelligent sensing, new displays AR & VR、 Optoelectronic innovation, etc., form a specialized and segmented exhibition ecosystem that connects the entire industry, accurately matching the diverse needs of upstream and downstream enterprises for docking, technology exchange, and business cooperation. This year's exhibition focuses on AI optoelectronic integration innovation, showcasing the cutting-edge achievements of the entire chain of the optoelectronic industry from core materials, key equipment to system solutions, injecting strong new momentum into the high-quality development of China's optoelectronic industry, the construction of computing infrastructure, and the landing of multi field scenarios.

　　Triple exhibition linkage upgrade, connecting the entire semiconductor/optoelectronic/electronic industry chainThis year's CIOE China Light Expo will be held simultaneously with the IICIE International Integrated Circuit Innovation Expo, Elexcon Shenzhen International Electronics Exhibition and Embedded Exhibition, forming a "three exhibition linkage" pattern, creating a large-scale industry event of 320000 square meters, expected to gather more than 5000 exhibiting companies and attract over 240000 professional visitors. The collaboration of the three exhibitions achieves seamless connection from materials, equipment, chips to systems and applications, promoting the deep integration and ecological synergy of the three major industries of optoelectronics, semiconductor, and electronics; At the same time, closely aligning with national strategies and local industrial policies, empoweringAI computing power, consumer electronics and AR/VR, intelligent cars and embodied robots, semiconductors and intelligent manufacturingAccelerate technological innovation and business cooperation in the four core areas. This is not only a leap in scale, but also a qualitative change in industrial collaboration models and value creation capabilities.

　　The highlights of the eight themed exhibition areas are diverse, and AI optoelectronic integration runs through the entire industry chain

lInformation and Communication Exhibition: Building the Core Base of Optical Interconnection in the Era of AI Computing Power

The deployment of a 10000 card supercomputer cluster is accelerating, and AI models are iterating rapidly. Traditional copper cable transmission is struggling in terms of bandwidth, power consumption, and density. "Replacing electricity with light" is evolving from a trend to the core consensus of the computing power industry. As a benchmark force of this exhibition, the Information and Communication Exhibition focuses on intelligent computing networks and high-speed optical transmission, bringing together leading enterprises in the industry chain. It will showcase cutting-edge products and solutions such as 1.6T high-speed pluggable optical modules, CPO/NPO co packaged optics, high-performance silicon optical integrated chips, OCS all-optical switching and scheduling systems, MPO high-speed fiber connectors, etc., comprehensively demonstrating the iterative direction of next-generation computing power networks and data center optical interconnection technology, providing core technical support for efficient transmission and low latency scheduling of AI computing power, and consolidating the foundation of digital economy development.

Relying on the collaborative advantages of the three exhibitions, the exhibition will focus on the core track of AI computing power, and build an integrated industrial ecosystem covering chips, servers, high-speed optical interconnection, massive storage, power supply and distribution, and data center system clusters. The precise division of labor and complementary linkage of the three exhibitions effectively solve the pain points that a single exhibition cannot reach the entire chain - from data transmission and storage media, to chip manufacturing and terminal power supply, to complete closed-loop computing power requirements. The integrated industry ecology of light, storage, electricity, and chip resonates at the same frequency, presenting a panoramic view of the industry facing the AI era.

lPrecision Opticsexhibition&Camera Technology and ApplicationsExhibition: AI Reshaps New Experience in Optical Imaging

This year's Precision Optics Exhibition&Camera Technology and Application Exhibition focuses on the integration and innovation of "AI+Computational Optics", and will showcase technological innovations across the entire industry chain, including optical materials, components, lens modules, testing and measurement, and precision machining coatings. By combining the optimization capabilities of AI algorithms in areas such as low light imaging, image stabilization, and noise reduction, we aim to propel optical imaging from passive acquisition to intelligent high-definition recognition. The application covers hot scenarios such as consumer electronics (lightweight imaging terminals), medical endoscopy (multimodal fusion), high-end security (edge intelligent monitoring), vehicle vision (high pixel and autonomous driving perception), and industrial machine vision (3D+AI deep learning). The industry trend focuses on high transmittance, ultra high definition, small integration, and sensor fusion. The exhibition aims to build a communication platform from technology research and development to scene implementation, leading the comprehensive transformation of precision optics towards high precision, intelligence, and scene based.

llaserTechnologyIntelligent Manufacturing Exhibition: Driving Precision Manufacturing to a New Height of "Extreme Intelligence"

The industrial laser industry is undergoing a critical transition, evolving from a processing method with tool properties to a core enabling technology supporting intelligent manufacturing, and continuously achieving technological breakthroughs in four directions: higher power, shorter pulse width, higher intelligence, and diversified applications. At this year's Laser Technology and Intelligent Manufacturing Exhibition, a large number of enterprises have deeply integrated laser technology with AI, and their technical solutions run through the entire process of laser processing, precision coating, optical inspection, and micro/nano manufacturing. On site displays will focus on lasers, intelligent laser equipment, and automated precision machining production lines; By using AI to achieve adaptive tuning of process parameters, we can further improve the precision machining level and reduce process defects. The exhibition comprehensively presents the progress of domestic substitution of domestic laser equipment, helping laser technology to break out of a single processing scenario and grow into a key supporting technology for industries such as semiconductors, new energy, and intelligent manufacturing, empowering the manufacturing industry to transform and upgrade towards intelligence and high-end.

lInfraredTechnology and Application ExhibitionAI EmpowermentApplicationScene landing

The infrared industry is entering a critical period of intelligent transformation, and the deep integration of AI and infrared thermal imaging has become the core mainline of the industry. This year's Infrared Technology and Application Exhibition focuses on the application fields of intelligent perception in vehicles, low altitude economic drone monitoring, new energy industry quality inspection, security, robots, etc. It will showcase a series of intelligent infrared solutions that have been commercially implemented.

Relying on domestically produced infrared chips to reduce costs and mature AI technology at the end, infrared perception has moved away from traditional manual interpretation modes. From intelligent focal plane and multimodal perception fusion to infrared vertical classification large models, the exhibition fully presents innovative technologies in the industrial chain. Infrared captures invisible thermal information, AI realizes perception and cognition closed loop, continuously promotes infrared technology from single temperature measurement imaging to global intelligent perception, and accelerates the large-scale landing of cutting-edge infrared technology in various industries.

lIntelligent Sensing Exhibition: Creating a New System of Intelligent Perception for the Internet of Things

Sensors, as the "nerve endings" of the Internet of Things, are driving the industry from the Internet of Things to the Intelligent Internet of Things. This year's Intelligent Sensing Exhibition is based on the forefront of sensing technology innovation, focusing on laser radar, 3D sensing, spectral sensing, industrial sensing, etc. It will gather upstream and downstream innovative technologies and products, build a multi-dimensional, high-precision, and ubiquitous intelligent sensing new system, and inject sensing energy into various industries such as intelligent driving, robotics, consumer electronics, smart homes, and environmental monitoring.

The foundation of the Internet of Things lies in reliable and multi-dimensional intelligent perception. When intelligent sensing is deeply integrated with AI algorithms, it promotes the upgrade of perception from "visible contours" to "clear distance, recognizable form, and material". We continue to promote the innovation of perception hardware and the implementation of multi-sensor fusion solutions, collaborate to build a new system of global intelligent perception, and help various industries achieve true intelligent upgrading.

lnew displayTechnologyExhibition: AI leads the iterative innovation of display technology

This year's New Display Technology Exhibition focuses on the innovation of next-generation display technology, showcasing cutting-edge products such as Mini/Micro LED, new display materials, intelligent display modules, in car displays, and flexible displays. By relying on AI intelligent image quality tuning, dynamic power optimization, and scene adaptive adjustment technology, we can effectively improve display image quality, reduce terminal energy consumption, and fully adapt to diversified application scenarios such as car terminals, VR terminals, and consumer electronics, promoting the continuous breakthrough of the optoelectronic display industry towards high-definition, intelligent, lightweight, and low-power directions.

lAR&VR Exhibition: Opening a New Era of Virtual Reality Fusion and Lightweight Technology

This year's AR&VR exhibition focuses on lightweight, high-definition, and immersive technological innovation, and will highlight core technology products such as AI glasses, Pancake VR optical solutions, metasurface optical devices, and AI simulation optical path systems. By optimizing the optical path design and correcting imaging distortions through AI algorithms, we effectively address industry pain points such as the heaviness, blurry image quality, and prominent dizziness of traditional virtual real fusion devices, promote the iterative upgrading of AR and VR consumer terminals, and accelerate the commercialization of metaverse and immersive interactive technologies.

lOptoelectronic Innovation Exhibition: Gathering cutting-edge technologies to empower industriesIncubate technological innovation

As the core battlefield of cutting-edge technology at the exhibition, the Optoelectronic Innovation Exhibition gathers high-quality scientific and technological innovation enterprises and university research transformation projects, and will showcase the cutting-edge experimental results and innovative products of the optoelectronic industry. By exploring cutting-edge breakthrough technologies in the field of optoelectronics, connecting laboratory research achievements with market-oriented applications, providing a platform for showcasing, connecting, and incubating innovative enterprises and start-up projects in the industry, and assisting in the rapid landing and industrialization of cutting-edge optoelectronics technologies.

　　pluralisticTranslated into EnglishfeaturespecialQu Qi made his debut, showcasing the innovative achievements of multi track optoelectronics in a panoramic view

The exhibition will set up multiple special themed zones:Automotive Optical Communication Real Scene Display AreaOn site assistance in grasping vehicle mounted optical communication technology;Embodied robot display areaFocusing on intelligent control and environmental perception, consolidating the core capabilities of commercial applications of embodied robots in all scenarios;Car display display areaGather industry chain solutions such as cockpit display, onboard optics, and automotive grade materials;XR Glasses Disassembly ZoneProvide non-destructive disassembly samples of multiple categories of XR equipment, visually displaying the internal component structure;Exhibition Area for Telescopes and Astronomical EquipmentExhibition of various observation equipment and astronomical photography plans;Laser Medical&Beauty Exhibition AreaShowcasing cutting-edge applications of medical and aesthetic lasers. Simultaneously supportingLaser welding, optical injection molding of non spherical surfaces, sapphire processing applicationsWaiting for the advanced manufacturing zone, fully covering the diversified application track of optoelectronics.

　　super90 sessionsProfessional forums held concurrentlyGlobal wisdom jointly draws a new blueprint for the industry

At the same time as the exhibition, over 90 industry, academic, international, and application themed forums will be held, bringing together global industry academicians, experts, leaders of leading enterprises, and representatives of investment institutions to explore new trends in the development of AI optoelectronic integration. The Industry Series Forum covers hot topics and trends in industries such as high-speed optical transmission, gigabit optical access, high-speed optical interconnection, optoelectronic fusion, AI+computational optical imaging, nanoimprint manufacturing, medical endoscopic imaging, handheld intelligent imaging equipment, laser micro nano processing, laser welding, infrared detection technology, petroleum and chemical application detection and maintenance; Collaborate with international authoritative organizations such as Yole Group, European Optoelectronic Industry Association, and ePIXfab European Silicon Photonics Alliance to interpret the global trends in the development of the optoelectronic and semiconductor industries; Simultaneously hosting Asia's top optoelectronic academic conference, the Global Optoelectronics Conference (OGC), to provide solid academic support for industrial innovation.

At the same time, the exclusive "Light+Application Forum" focuses on fields such as in vehicle optical communication, automotive vision&display, embodied robots, security, smart homes, etc., promoting the deep integration and precise docking of optoelectronic technology with terminal application scenarios.

Using light as a medium, create a smart future! The 27th China International Optoelectronics Expo will continue to lead the innovative development of the global optoelectronic industry with its full industry chain layout, specialized exhibition area segmentation, and high-level industry docking advantages. From September 9th to 11th, Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center cordially invites industry colleagues from around the world to gather in Pengcheng to explore new opportunities for AI optoelectronic integration and embark on a new journey of high-quality industrial development together!