Information & Communication Expo
Optical Comms · AI Interconnect
27The 27th China International Optoelectronic Expo
The 27th CIOE · Visitor Guide
September 9–11, 2026, Halls 1–13 at Shenzhen World (Bao’an). Eight expos, nine feature zones and 90+ conferences, co-located with IICIE and elexcon under one badge. Plan smarter across 260,000 sqm.
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September 9–11, 2026 · Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao’an)
2026 Projected Scale
260,000
Exhibition Area (sqm)
4,000+
Exhibitors
150,000+
Professional Visitors
90+
Concurrent Conferences
Projected data for CIOE 2026 · The three co-located shows total 320,000 sqm with 5,000+ exhibitors and 240,000+ visitors expected.
Why CIOE 2026
Why You Cannot Miss CIOE 2026
- 27 years of excellence: 4,000+ global leading exhibitors in one place
- 8 thematic expos + 9 feature zones covering frontier tech and applications
- 90+ high-level conferences on industry, application and academic frontiers
- 700+ global leaders and experts from industry, academia and research
- One badge: optoelectronics, IC, electronics and embedded systems
8 Expos
Eight Thematic Expos
Eight expos span the full optoelectronics chain — pick your track.
Precision Optics & Camera Technology Expo
Optics · Lenses · Machine Vision
Laser Technology & Intelligent Manufacturing Expo
Lasers · Equipment · Smart Manufacturing
Infrared Technology & Applications Expo
IR · UV · Terahertz · Night Vision
Intelligent Sensing Expo
3D Sensing · LiDAR · MEMS
Photonics Innovation Expo
Research · Startups · Tech Transfer
New Display Technology Expo
Mini/Micro LED · OLEDoS · Auto Display
AR & VR Expo
Waveguide · AI Glasses · Spatial Computing
Feature Zones
Nine Feature Zones
Nine official feature zones — the must-see highlights of this edition.
Hall 13 · Live Experience Zone
Automotive Optical Communication
With ultra-large bandwidth, ultra-low latency, strong EMI resistance and light weight, autom…
Hall 2
Automotive Display Zone
The cockpit is becoming the "second smart screen". From central control and instrument clust…
Hall 6
Embodied Robotics Zone
Built with Zhibo Digital, focusing on intelligent control and environmental perception — cov…
Hall 2
XR Glasses Teardown Zone
Built around "see the essence through teardown" — non-destructive teardown samples of AI/AR …
Hall 3
Telescope & Astronomy Zone
Astronomical optics is booming with high precision, intelligence and multi-scenario fusion —…
Hall 3
Sapphire Processing & Applications
Showcasing sapphire breakthroughs in extreme protection, high transmittance, corrosion resis…
Hall 3
Injection & Molded Aspherics
With precision molding, high-volume efficiency and design freedom, molded aspherics break th…
Hall 4
Laser Medical & Aesthetics
Hall 4 presents the full laser medical chain — precision cutting, tumor ablation, skin rejuv…
Hall 2
Laser Welding
High energy density, high speed, small heat-affected zone and strong, clean seams — widely u…
Directory
Full Exhibitor & Product Library
3,229 exhibitors and 10,137 products, sourced from the official CIOE directories and filterable by expo, exhibit scope and hall.
Toolkit
Your Guide Toolkit
Zones, sessions, routes and travel — all planned for you
8 Expos
Scope, key exhibitors and halls of the eight expos.
Feature Zones
Nine zones with hall numbers, vendors and related forums.
Hall Guide
Halls 1–16, tri-show layout and the official floorplan.
Conferences
Search 90+ sessions by date, track and language.
Routes
Six themed routes plus a personal itinerary planner.
Exhibitors
3,000+ exhibitors filterable by expo, scope and hall.
Products
Nearly 10,000 products with company and booth.
Travel & Stay
Metro, driving, airport, hotels and on-site services.
Visitor Guide
Free registration, checklist and FAQ.
News
Official show updates and photonics insights.
TRI-SHOW
Three Shows, One Badge
CIOE (Halls 1–13) runs alongside IICIE (Halls 14–15) and elexcon (Hall 16), connected by indoor corridors with no repeat security checks.
320,000
Total Scale (sqm)
5,000+
Exhibitors
240,000+
Professional Visitors
1
One Badge, Three Shows
CIOE 2025 Review
Last Edition at a Glance (2025)
3,827
Exhibitors
143,645
Professional Visitors
284,124
Total Visits
6,108
Overseas Visitors
97.86%
Would Visit Again
News
Latest from CIOE
Preshow highlights and industry insights from CIOE
2026-08-28 Product Digest
From Consumer Devices to High-end Manufacturing: Full-range Optical Lenses & Modules at CIOE
Lens and module solutions spanning mobile imaging, automotive, machine vision and industrial inspection — a highlight of the Precision Optics & Camera Expo.
2026-08-29 Product Digest
Night Vision & IR Test Equipment Empowering Precision Work Across Scenarios
Night vision, thermal imaging and IR metrology for power, petrochemical, security and industrial inspection, showcased at the Infrared Expo.
2026-08-27 Conferences
Photonics+ Application Forums Cover Robotics, Smart Vehicles, AR/VR and Micro Displays
The Photonics+ series spans automotive, robotics, AR/VR, displays, sensing, consumer electronics, security and astronomy — free to attend with registration.
2026-08-25 Conferences
Industry Forums Focus on Comms, Optics, Lasers, Infrared and Quantum
Five industry forums dive into technology roadmaps and market trends across comms, optics, lasers, infrared and quantum.
2026-08-21 Tri-Show
CIOE 2026 Unveils Tri-Show Synergy as AI-Optoelectronics Convergence Takes Center Stage
CIOE, IICIE and elexcon span 320,000 sqm around four tracks: AI computing, consumer electronics & AR/VR, smart vehicles & robotics, semiconductors & smart manufacturing.
2026-08-07 Industry
From Proof-of-Concept to Mass Adoption: How Industry Collaboration Is Scaling OCS
Optical circuit switching is moving from PoC to mass deployment — a key topic at this year’s Information & Communication Expo.
FAQ
Visitor FAQ
When and where is CIOE 2026?
September 9–11, 2026 at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao’an), No.1 Zhancheng Road, Fuhai Street, Bao’an District. CIOE occupies Halls 1–13.
What are the opening hours?
09:00–18:00 daily; entry closes at 14:30 on Sep 11. Arrive early and reserve seats for popular sessions.
Is there an entry fee? How do I get a badge?
Free for trade visitors with online pre-registration. Print your badge at self-service counters using your phone number or QR code, and bring your ID. Re-entry is allowed across all three days.
Can one badge access the co-located shows?
Yes — one badge covers CIOE (Halls 1–13), IICIE (Halls 14–15) and elexcon (Hall 16), connected by indoor corridors with no repeat security checks.
How large is the show?
CIOE 2026 expects 260,000 sqm, 4,000+ exhibitors, 150,000+ visitors and 90+ conferences; the three co-located shows total 320,000 sqm with 5,000+ exhibitors and 240,000+ visitors.
Are conferences free to attend?
Most industry and application forums are free with registration. Academic congresses such as IEEE OGC 2026, IWAPS and the Chinese Optical Society congress are paid and require separate registration.
Plan Your CIOE 2026 Visit Now
Free for trade visitors; online pre-registration usually closes on Sep 8. Register early for fast-track entry.