AI drives optical innovation
CIOE 2025 gathered over 3,800 enterprises from more than 30 countries and regions around the world, with a total exhibition area of 240,000 square meters. The exhibition comprehensively covered multiple core fields of the optoelectronics industry, including information and communication, precision optics, lasers, infrared, sensing, display, photonics innovation, AR & VR, etc., presenting a complete industrial chain from upstream to downstream.
In the telecommunication exhibition area, the exhibition prominently demonstrated the latest trends and technological breakthroughs in the field of optical communication. With the explosive growth of AI computing power, the demand for high - speed optical communication has surged. Exhibits such as 800G optical modules that have entered large - scale deployment and 1.6T optical modules approaching maturity were on display, indicating that the optical communication industry is stepping into a new era of high - speed transmission. They are crucial for improving the efficiency of data centers and reducing power consumption, have also become the focus of attention. These technologies are moving towards commercial - scale applications, providing strong technical support for the development of emerging fields such as AI and big data.


In addition to the display of products and technologies, CIOE 2025 also held a series of high - level industry forums and seminars. The concurrent information and communication industry development forums invited renowned experts, scholars, and business representatives from the fields of the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, well - known universities and research institutes, operators, well - known Internet service providers, mainstream equipment manufacturers, and the upstream and downstream industrial chains of optical communication. They conducted in - depth discussions on hot topics in information and communication, such as the development of new optical transmission technologies, the innovation and development of optical technologies in intelligent computing centers, and the trends and applications of all - optical access technologies. These discussions not only promoted the exchange and sharing of industry - leading ideas but also provided valuable references for the future development direction of the industry.

Eight halls showcase complete value chain
This year's CIOE spans eight major halls across the optoelectronics value chain, including ICT, precision optics, imaging, AR/VR, laser technology and smart manufacturing, infrared, intelligent sensing, new display technologies, and photonics innovation. Ten specialized areas cover automotive optical communications, humanoid robotics, laser medical systems, endoscopic imaging, and astronomical optics.
Dedicated showcases include the International Photonics Executive Committee (IPEC) Pavilion to strengthen global cooperation, a sapphire processing zone for optoelectronics and consumer electronics, an optical molding and aspherical lens area, and a laser welding section featuring advanced equipment for automotive and electronics production.
Research institutions join industry dialogue
The exhibitions extend beyond commercial showcases to foster critical connections between industry, academia, and government. More than 20 leading research institutions will demonstrate China's advancing capabilities in photonics research and development, while over 90 forums and conferences create platforms for knowledge exchange. Key sessions will explore optical communications in the AI era and breakthrough photonics technologies that are reshaping global markets.
International collaboration takes center stage through partnerships with Yole Group, the European Photonics Industry Consortium, and the ePIXfab Silicon Photonics Alliance. These collaborations will illuminate critical topics, including silicon photonics development, infrared imaging applications, and the strategic convergence of photonics and semiconductor technologies. The prestigious Global Optical Congress (OGC), recognized as a leading academic conference in the field, will also convene during the event.
The "Photonics + Applications Forum" represents a unique opportunity for direct engagement between downstream application companies and optoelectronics suppliers. Discussion topics will encompass emerging trends such as in-vehicle optical communications, automotive vision systems, AR glasses technology, Mini/Micro LED innovations, and humanoid robotics applications, ensuring that cutting-edge technologies align effectively with commercial deployment strategies.
CIOE 2025 not only demonstrated the latest technological achievements and development trends in the global optoelectronics industry but also effectively promoted communication and cooperation among enterprises in the industry. It played a positive role in promoting the innovation and development of the global optoelectronics industry, especially in the information and communication field, and is expected to have a profound impact on promoting the development of related industries in the future.