Product Description

OPIE is one of Japan’s leading specialized exhibitions focused on photonics and optical technologies. Held every April, it marks a key event for engineers, researchers, and purchasing professionals who are looking for solutions in research, development, and product innovation as the new fiscal year begins.

Coinciding with the international photonics conference OPIC, OPIE offers a vibrant platform for academic and industry professionals to connect, share knowledge, and explore emerging applications and technical advancements. OPIC 2024 featured 16 international conferences and plenary sessions, highlighting the event’s global relevance.

Organized by Optronics, a specialist media outlet in the photonics industry, OPIE draws a highly targeted audience through a well-established professional network. It is widely recognized as a must-attend event for tracking trends and developments across the photonics sector.

Event Details

Dates: Wednesday, April 23 – Friday, April 25, 2025
Time: 10:00 – 17:00
Venue: Pacifico Yokohama, 1-1-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama 220-0012, Japan

Exhibitions at OPIE ’25

• LASER EXPO
• LENS EXPO (Design & Manufacturing)
• Positioning EXPO
• Space & Astronomical Optics EXPO
• Sensor & Imaging EXPO
• Light Sources & Optical Devices EXPO
• Optical Communication & Applications EXPO

Who Will Attend

• Development engineers
• Research professionals from universities, research institutes, and companies
• Attendees of OPIC international conferences and special seminars held during the exhibition

Forecasted Attendance

An estimated 18,000 visitors are expected to attend OPIE ’25.

Admission

Admission is free, but pre-registration is required to enter the exhibition.

Organizers and Partners

• Optics & Photonics International Council – Organizer of OPIE ’25
• The Laser Society of Japan – Organizer of LASER EXPO
• Japan Photonics Council (NPO) – Organizer of LENS EXPO and Space & Astronomical Optics EXPO