Networking Opportunities: Connect, Learn, Explore
Your journey at APE 2026 extends far beyond business deals. Our networking initiatives are designed to build a foundation for the future. Through curated gatherings and unique access to thought leaders, we provide the essential platform for learning, collaboration, and sustained growth.
Running throughout the entire exhibition, the APE Networking Event provides a dynamic platform to collaborate, learn, and grow while unlocking new possibilities. Key highlights include:
Gala Dinner at APE 2026: An Exclusive Evening of Elegance and Inspiration
The APE 2026 Gala Dinner, gathered more than 150 distinguished guests, including representatives from international industry associations, senior executives of renowned enterprises, experts and scholars at LAVO, Marina Bay Sands Singapore. Against an elegant and relaxed ambiance, industry leaders engaged in in-depth communication and interaction, while enjoying fine dining and wonderful live entertainment.
Time: 4 February 2026 18:00-21:00 Venue: LAVO Singapore
Partial List of Participating Organisations (List in alphabetical order):
- A*STAR
- AMKOR TECHNOLOGY
- APPLIED MATERIALS
- ARCHER OPTX
- ART FIBER SYSTEMS
- DELTA ELECTRONICS
- DOTI MICRO
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD (EDB)
- ENTERPRISE SINGAPORE (ESG)
- EUROPEAN PHOTONICS INDUSTRY CONSORTIUM (EPIC)
- GWEIKE
- HONG KONG PRODUCTIVITY COUNCIL (HKPC)
- IMT MICROPRECISION
- JIAXING FIBER-CUBE TECHNOLOGY
- LUX PHOTONICS CONSORTIUM
- MRSI
- NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY SINGAPORE (NTU)
- NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR TRANSLATION AND INNOVATION CENTRE (NSTIC)
- NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE (NUS)
- PHOTONDELTA
- PHOTONICS SOCIETY OF CHINESE HERITAGE (PSC)
- QUALCOMM
- SINGAPORE MANUFACTURING FEDERATION (SMF)
- SINGAPORE PRECISION ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION (SPETA)
- SINGAPORE SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (SSIA)
- SINGAPORE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN (SUTD)
- UNION OPTRONICS
- VALEO
- WESTERN SUPERCONDUCTING TECHNOLOGIES
Happy Hour: Relax, Connect, and Spark New Collaborations
Unwind and connect in a casual, vibrant environment at the APE 2026 Happy Hour. During the event, more than 120 exhibitors, professional visitors and buyers joined the exclusive networking session in the VIP lounge. Industry elites gathered to communicate in a relaxed atmosphere, sharing market updates and professional experience. The pleasant and active environment strengthened industry connections and created an efficient, practical and friendly business atmosphere for the exhibition.
Time: 5 February 2026 17:00-18:00
Venue: VIP Lounge
Attendee: All VIP / Buyers & Exhibitors
Site Tour: Bridging Innovation and Industry Collaboration
The APE 2026 Site Tour offered offers a first-hand look into Singapore’s leading photonics companies and research hubs.
The programme gathered participation from 56 companies, including ASMPT, CIENA, HUAWEI, MATTSON, TERAHOP, ZEISS, etc. During the visit, the delegation gained first-hand exposure to cutting-edge technology demonstrations and advanced production line operations, engaging in in-depth discussions on technological innovation, supply chain collaboration and regional market strategies.
Programmes
February 4，2026
Site Tour One:
- JM VisTec
- MMI Systems
Site Tour Two:
- LITEON
- Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
February 6，2026
Site Tour Three:
- Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
- National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Centre (a* STAR NSTIC)
