VIP Buyer
APE VIP Buyer Program is featured by the tailor-made VIP service exclusively for key buyers and senior decision makers from the optoelectronic industry, who have specific sourcing needs or purchasing plans for new projects or products, mainly related to the top management, sourcing and supply chain management, R&D engineering, production and manufacturing, etc. APE aims to build up the bonding relationship between buyers and vendors in the industry, exchange industry insights and deliver the fruitful and efficient business matchmaking.
Exclusive Privileges for VIP Buyer
No queue for badge pick-up at the VIP Buyer counter.
Exclusive welcome gift.
VIP Lounge serving with refreshments, tea and coffee.
Admission to fancy business networking events.
One2One Business Matchmaking Service, providing free VIP meeting room for private business communication.
Gain first-hand Visitor Guide and Exhibitor List before the show
*Note: A verified VIP buyer will receive the VIP Buyer Confirmation Letter by email.
Business Matchmaking: Accelerate Your Sourcing Experience
Tired of wandering through expos to find suppliers that fit your exact needs?
Our tailored Business Matchmaking service takes the hassle out of sourcing—so you spend less time searching, and more time on focused and productive connections that move your projects forward!
How to join:
Step 1: Submit your sourcing request.
Step 2: APE Buyer team provides you the pre-vetted exhibitor list that algin with your requirements, along with latest visitor guide.
Step 3: You shall select the exhibitors that you would like to meet with on site.
Step 4: APE Buyer team will coordinate with the selected exhibitors and pre-arrange the 1:1 meetings at the VIP lounge for you.
Happy Hour: Relax, Connect, and Spark New Collaborations
Unwind and connect in a casual, vibrant environment at the Happy Hour. Over 100 exhibitors and VIP attendees will join the event to share ideas, exchange contacts, and foster new connections over refreshing drinks and light bites. This is the perfect setting to spark conversations that lead to meaningful collaborations and future opportunities.
Time: 5 February 2026 16:30-18:00
Venue: VIP Lounge
Attendee: All VIP / Buyers & Exhibitors
Gala Dinner: An Exclusive Evening of Elegance and Inspiration
This event will unite industry players, including APE exhibitors, association heads, chamber representatives, university and institution professors, and corporate executives from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, USA, Germany, Hong Kong, China, and other countries and regions. Guests will enjoy the gourmet cuisine and meaningful networking in a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere. It provides the perfect setting to foster collaboration, meet new partners, and celebrate the achievements of the industry.
Time & Venue: TBA
Attendee: Invitation Only
Site Tour: Bridging Innovation and Industry Collaboration
The Site Tour offers an exclusive opportunity for industry professionals to explore Singapore’s cutting-edge research hubs and leading photonics enterprises, fostering deeper industry-academia collaboration and driving innovation. Spanning two days, attendees gain firsthand insights into groundbreaking technologies and research and take this inspiring opportunity to connect, learn, and shape the future of technology.
Programmes @APE2025
Day 1
The Photonics Institute (TPI)
Centre for Micro- &Nano- Electronics (CMNE)
Centre for Optical Fibre Technology (COFT)
Day 3
PBA Systems
National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Centre (NSTIC)