APE 2026 Site Tour
APE Site Tour offers a first-hand look into Singapore’s leading photonics companies and cutting-edge research hubs. Designed for industry professionals, innovators, and visionaries, this exclusive experience goes beyond the exhibition floor—bringing you directly into the labs, facilities, and environments where photonics breakthroughs are being shaped.
Walk through world-class innovation ecosystems, engage with top researchers and engineers, and discover the technologies shaping next-generation applications in sensing, imaging, communications, and beyond. Whether you’re exploring advanced manufacturing processes, next-gen semiconductor solutions, or emerging optics systems, the APE Site Tour connects you with the people and ideas driving real-world impact.
More than a visit—this tour is a powerful catalyst for meaningful connection, immersive learning, and actionable collaboration. Join us to build partnerships, exchange insights, and contribute to the ecosystem that is defining the future of photonics in Asia and across the globe.
Date: 4 February 2026, 6 February 2026
Site Tour One: JM VisTec and MMI Systems
The first programme of APE 2026 site tour will be held on 4 February 2026. During this tour, you will have the opportunity to visit JM VisTec, one of Singapore’s leading distributors of machine vision components and solutions, and MMI Systems, a turnkey solution provider in industrial automation and an advanced equipment manufacturer with a strong manufacturing model. Join us to see firsthand how these industry leaders are shaping the future of advanced manufacturing.
Programme
Date: 4 February 2026 Time: 1:45PM to 5:30PM Capacity: 20 pax
| Time | Agenda | Venue |
| 1:15PM-1:45PM |
Gather at MBS, Level 1, Pick Up/ Drop Off Point |
Level 1, Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Porte Cochere (Outside of Hall B) |
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1:45PM-2:15PM |
Departure from MBS to JM VisTec |
Level 1, Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Porte Cochere (Outside of Hall B) |
| 2:15PM-2:35PM | Introductions | JM VisTec |
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2:35PM-2:45PM |
Q&A |
JM VisTec |
| 2:45PM-3:30PM |
Demonstration of Stations & Networking |
JM VisTec |
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3:30PM-3:35PM |
Head to MMI Systems |
MMI Systems |
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3:35PM-5:05PM |
MMI Systems |
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5:05PM-5:30PM |
Arrival at MBS |
Sands Expo & Convention Centre |
Register your interest. Only 20 privileged guests for this programme will be accommodated and your attendance for the site tour is subject to authorities’ approval and is only confirmed upon receiving an email confirmation in end-January 2026.
Site Tour Two: LITEON and SUTD
The second session of the APE 2026 Site Tour will also take place on the afternoon of February 4, 2026. In this tour, you will have an inside look at LITEON‘s advanced testing and development facilities, as well as visit the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). Join us to explore cutting-edge innovations in semiconductors and photonics.
Programme
Date: 4 February 2026 Time: 1:00PM to 5:10PM Capacity: 15 pax
| Time | Agenda | Venue |
| 12:30PM-1:00PM |
Gather at MBS, Level 1, Pick Up/ Drop Off Point |
Level 1, Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Porte Cochere (Outside of Hall B) |
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1:00PM-1:30PM |
Departure from MBS to LITEON |
Level 1, Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Porte Cochere (Outside of Hall B) |
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1:30PM -1:45PM |
Opening Speech and Introduction |
LITEON |
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1:45PM-2:05PM |
LITEON |
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2:05PM-2:25pm |
Optoelectronic Product & Solution (OPS) TDD Lab |
LITEON
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2:25PM-2:45PM |
Singapore Regional and Operation Lab (SGRO) |
LITEON |
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2:45PM-2:55PM |
Q&A and Closing Remarks |
LITEON
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2:55PM-3:00PM |
Group-Photo |
LITEON |
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3:00PM–5:00PM |
TBC |
SUTD |
Register your interest. Only 15 privileged guests for the second programme will be accommodated and your attendance for the site tour is subject to authorities’ approval and is only confirmed upon receiving an email confirmation in end-January 2026.
Site Tour Three: NTU and ASTAR NISTIC
The third programme of APE 2026 Site Tour will be held on the morning of 6 February 2026. During the tour, you are able to visit the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), having an overview of the research activities conducted at the National Centre for Advanced Integrated Photonics, and ASTAR NISTIC (National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Centre). Join us and find the cutting-edge innovations in semiconductor, and photonics. Discover the future of photonics and semiconductors at the forefront of research. Reserve your spot now.
Programme
Date: 6 February 2026 Time: 9:30AM to 1:00PM Capacity: 20 pax
| Time | Agenda | Venue |
| 9:00AM-9:30AM |
Gather at MBS, Level 1, Pick Up/Drop Off Point |
Level 1, Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Porte Cochere (Outside of Hall B) |
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9:30AM-10:00AM |
Departure from MBS to NTU |
Level 1, Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Porte Cochere (Outside of Hall B) |
| 10:00AM-10:20AM |
NTU: Introduction to National Centre for Advanced Integrated Photonics |
NTU |
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10:20AM-11:00AM |
Lab Tour: Split into 2 groups of 10pax, 20minutes per lab |
NTU |
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11:00AM-11:30AM |
Bus estimated to take 30minutes to reach ASTAR NSTIC |
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11:40AM-11:45AM |
ASTAR NSTIC |
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11:45AM-12:05PM |
Tour of NSTIC GaN Center Level 1 |
ASTAR NSTIC |
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12:05PM-12:35PM |
Window Tour of ASTAR Cleanroom Level 2 |
ASTAR NSTIC |
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12:35PM-12:45PM |
Debrief and Group-Photo |
ASTAR NSTIC |
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12:45PM-1:00PM |
Bus estimated to take 15 minutes to reach MBS |
Sands Expo and Convention Centre |
Register your interest. Only 20 privileged guests for the third programme will be accommodated and your attendance for the site tour is subject to authorities’ approval and is only confirmed upon receiving an email confirmation in end-January 2026.
Important Notice:
- Register your interest. Only 15-20 privileged guests for each programme will be accommodated and your attendance for the site tour is subject to authorities’ approval and is only confirmed upon receiving an email confirmation in end-Juanary 2026.
- Site tour programmes and timings may change.
- All the site tour programmes are exclusive for APE participants only, please use the same email address that you provided during registration.
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