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.
Photonics Advancing Smart Manufacturing
Advanced manufacturing is being reshaped by technologies like optical engineering, industrial imaging systems, laser-based machining, infrared, sensing and measurement, and machine vision, to name a few. The impact is across manufacturing in consumer electronics, automotive, semiconductor, med tech, aerospace, etc.
Stay tuned — the full programme for the Industry Forum will be available soon.
Seats are limited for the forum and will be confirmed on a first come first served basis. A confirmation email with the event details will be sent to your registered address to confirm your attendance.
Organised by the Team behind Asia Photonics Expo (APE) 2026
APE serves as a key gateway to the Asian photonics market, providing global professionals with insights into the latest developments and emerging trends. The rapid growth of photonics technology in Asia has paved the way for global collaboration and progress. As a central hub for the Asian market, APE continues to drive innovation and industry advancement.
2月28日，2025亚洲光电博览会（APE 2025）在新加坡金沙会议展览中心画下圆满句点！这场汇聚全球光电产业顶尖力量的科技盛会，吸引了来自16个国家300余家展商、超5,000名专业观众共襄盛举。
展会期间，共有48个国际参观团到场参与交流活动。其中，新加坡半导体行业协会（SSIA）、马来西亚机械与工程工业联合会（MEIF）、泰国电动汽车协会（EVAT）、泰国自动化与机器人协会（TARA）四大行业协会共组织20余位行业代表，以定制化行程为纽带，展开了一场精准对接技术需求、高效链接产业资源的深度联动。
APE 2025展会现场
精准定制：行业专属路线直击技术需求
APE主办方基于各协会的行业属性与会员需求，量身打造差异化参观方案，助力企业精准对接技术资源：
新加坡半导体行业协会（SSIA）：作为新加坡半导体产业的核心推动力量，SSIA致力于提升区域半导体技术的全球竞争力。展会期间，SSIA聚焦半导体光电器件与晶圆制造技术，重点参访了AGC、ATOMETRICS、DAHE、FOCUSLIGHT、GERMANLITHO、KEJING、KEMET等企业，深入探讨光子集成电路、纳米级封装等前沿技术的产业化路径。
马来西亚机械与工程工业联合会（MEIF）：作为马来西亚机械、工程与制造产业的核心行业组织，MEIF以推动马来西亚制造业技术升级为使命，重点考察智能产线与精密制造领域。代表团参访了BOXIN、CARLSON、CYBERNET、HEIDELBERG、HITRONICS、HUACHUANG、HUARUIKE、LASER 21、MOJI-NANO、SANDVIK、SG DYNAMIC OPTRONICS、SINCEVISION、SINTEC OPTRONICS、XINGQING等企业，围绕工业自动化、光学检测与智能制造展开深度交流，为马来西亚制造业转型积累关键技术资源。
泰国电动汽车协会（EVAT）：作为泰国电动汽车产业发展的核心推动机构，EVAT以“降低城市交通污染、提升公共交通能效”为战略目标，重点关注智能驾驶光学技术。展会期间，EVAT代表团参访了CHROMA、EDMUND OPTICS、FRAN OPTICS、GERMANLITHO、HAN’S LASER、HONGSHI、HONPHO、OPTO PRECISION、SINTEC OPTRONICS等企业，深入探讨车载激光雷达、多光谱感知系统等技术的落地应用，推动泰国电动汽车产业链的技术突破。
泰国自动化与机器人协会（TARA）：TARA由泰国本土自动化与机器人系统集成商联合成立，致力于推动工业智能化升级，助力泰国向工业4.0迈进，聚焦工业自动化光学技术。展会期间，TARA代表团参访了ACEXON、ATOMETRICS、BAITENG、BOTE、GREENWICH、HOLOEYE、HONGYANG、MOVEON、OPTOCRAFT、STRONG LASER、UVATA等企业，重点考察机器视觉、激光加工与自动化集成方案，为泰国制造业智能化升级提供技术支撑。
各协会代表团参访
高效对接：30余场定制化采购洽谈
APE以“精准匹配、高效对接”为目标，为四大协会及其会员企业提供一对一定制化采购对接服务。展会期间，主办方依据各协会会员企业需求，组织了30余场一对一采购对接会，涵盖光学元件、3D成像传感器、半导体设备等多个领域，助力企业实现精准采购、业务增长和技术创新。
APE 2025采购对接洽谈
APE 2026：未来已来，期待再聚
APE 2025的成功举办，再次彰显了其在全球光电产业中的桥梁作用。2026年，APE将继续以创新技术与产业需求为导向，为全球光电企业搭建更高效的协作平台。让我们共同期待，明年再聚狮城，共绘光电未来！