Gateway to the Asian Photonics Market
We are pleased to announce that the Asia Photonics Expo (APE 2026) is scheduled to take place 4 to 6 February 2026. Regarding as a premier event in the field of photonics, offering a comprehensive platform for businesses to showcase their brand and foster connections in the photonics industry.
Not only as the platform showcasing cutting-edge technologies across the entire industry chain, APE goes beyond traditional exhibitions to deliver exceptional value through carefully designed networking experiences. In the last edition, many of the guests were able to be a part of our Gala Dinner, Site Tour, Happy Hour, Exhibition Tour, and the VIP Matchmaking Programme. APE 2026 will elevate our successful activities and make your trip even more fruitful. Want to network with thousands of professionals? Start your inquiry now!
Business Matchmaking
The APE 2025 Gala Dinner, held at Singapore’s iconic CÉ LA VI, brought together 140+ global industry players, including association leaders, chamber representatives, university and institute professors, and corporate executives from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the United States, Germany, Hong Kong, China, and other countries/regions.
Attending Companies and Organisation:
• Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
• Advanced Micro Foundry
• Association of Electronic Industries in Singapore (AEIS)
• Amazon
• ams OSRAM
• Applied Materials
• Archer OpTx
• Dyson
• Economic Development Board (EDB)
• Intel
• LUX Photonics Consortium
• Malaysian Federation of Manufacturers of Machinery and Engineering Industries (MEIF)
• National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Centre (NSTIC)
• Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
• National University of Singapore (NUS)
• Optics and Photonics Society of Singapore (OPSS)
• Photonteck
• Raytron
• Singapore Institute of Technology
• Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF)
• Singapore Precision Engineering & Technology Association (SPETA)
• Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA)
• Strong Laser
• US Conec
* List in alphabetical order.
Business Matchmaking
During the show, over 35 buyer matchmaking sessions enabled efficient and targeted connections between buyers and sellers, significantly increasing the potential for successful partnerships. The event drew a strong participation from buyers, enhancing the efficiency of visits and procurement while effectively establishing a robust communication bridge between industry buyers and suppliers.
Key Buyer Companies:
• Airboard
• Broadcom
• Coherent
• Corning
• Excelitas
• Focuslight
• Fusion Safety Management
• Moveon
• National Semiconductor Transformation and Innovation Center (NSTIC)
• National University of Singapore (NUS)
• Pepperl-Fuchs
• SICK
• Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
• TOKIMEKU
* List in alphabetical order.
Happy Hour
Over 120 exhibitors, visitors, and buyers from various industries gathered in the VIP lounge to participate in exclusive on-site activities.
The lively and relaxed atmosphere fostered dynamic interactions, with exhibitors and attendees engaging in vibrant discussions that filled the space with energy and laughter, adding a lively flair to the event.