China Western International Optoelectronics Expo – Chengdu Opto-Expo

Three Key Value Propositions of the Chengdu Western Optoelectronics Expo (Chengdu Optoelectronics Expo)

• The Only Full‑Chain Annual Event for the Central and Western Optoelectronics Industries: As the longest‑running professional expo in central and western China—and the only one covering the entire optoelectronics value chain—this event has, over 23 editions, established itself as a benchmark platform rooted in the Chengdu–Chongqing region and extending nationwide. The 24th edition in 2026 is expected to expand to 40,000 square meters, attracting 800 exhibitors and 35,000 professional visitors.
• Precise Access to the Trillion‑Yuan Chengdu–Chongqing Market: The Chengdu Optoelectronics Expo directly serves the thriving Chengdu–Chongqing Twin‑City Economic Circle, a national strategic initiative. Sichuan’s optoelectronics information industry has already reached a trillion‑yuan scale, with core application sectors—including aerospace, defense electronics, and new energy vehicles—concentrated within the region. Exhibiting provides the most direct channel to connect with key western customers, research institutes, and government projects, enabling rapid expansion into incremental western markets.
• Comprehensive Coverage of 18 Major Thematic Areas Across the Entire Value Chain: Exhibits span precision optics, lasers and intelligent manufacturing, infrared technology, optical communications, intelligent sensing, chip semiconductors, and other domains, offering a one‑stop showcase from optical materials and core components to system integration. Special emphasis is placed on hot technologies such as laser precision machining, optical sensing, and infrared thermal imaging—areas that align closely with western industrial characteristics—and precisely address real‑world application needs in aerospace, defense electronics, and related fields.
• Collaboration Between Research Institutes and Industry Leaders: Top research institutions—including the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Optics, the Institute of Optomechanics, Huawei’s Technology Center, Tianfu Xinglong Lake Laboratory, and Peking University’s Yangtze River Delta Institute of Optoelectronic Science—are joined by hundreds of industry leaders such as Sunny Optical, Han’s Laser, Gaode Infrared, FiberHome Technologies, and Raycus Laser. Exhibiting means becoming part of the western optoelectronics ecosystem and forging deep connections with local industry giants and universities.
• More Than Ten High‑Profile Forums Empowering Through Expertise: Concurrently, the expo hosts over ten high‑caliber events, including the China Western Optoelectronics Industry Innovation and Development Forum, the Optical Communications Innovation Forum, the Laser Applications Forum, and the Infrared Applications Forum. These forums delve deeply into disruptive innovations such as photonic AI chips, quantum communication, automotive LiDAR, and AR/VR optical displays. With no registration fees, they bring together industry experts, academics, and corporate leaders, promoting cross‑sectoral integration among industry, academia, research, and end users.
• A Strategic Window for Policy and Resource Engagement: Backed by the joint sponsorship of the Chengdu Municipal People’s Government and the Southwest Optoelectronics Technology Innovation Alliance, the expo facilitates close alignment with local industrial policies and talent resources. Concurrently, it hosts meetings on industrial chain leadership and matchmaking sessions between academia, industry, and research, providing an efficient platform for companies seeking long‑term strategies in the west and access to supportive policies.