Optatec 2026 – Trade fair films “Statements & Scenes”

The optical industry’s international networking event fosters innovation-driven dialogue within the expert community and, thanks to the high concentration of decision-makers, generates high-quality leads.

We would like to extend our warmest thanks to all exhibitors, media partners and trade visitors for a highly informative Optatec 2026! Every day, we published statements and highlights from the latest trade fair happenings here, showcasing excellent expertise and first-class innovative power.

Start looking forward to the 18th Optatec, the international trade fair for optical technologies, components and systems, and make a note of the dates: 9 to 11 May 2028!

The themes at Optatec focus on the technical applications of light – a field that is rapidly gaining in importance across all sectors. Consequently, investment decisions in optical and photonic technologies are of paramount importance worldwide.

Optical technologies are cross-disciplinary fields that closely link engineering and the natural sciences. They drive crucial advancements.

Welcome to the 17th Optatec, the international trade fair for optical technologies, components and systems! Optatec presents optical technologies, components and systems at the highest level – internationally networked, well-founded, solution-oriented and practical. It stands for excellent knowledge transfer, which is reflected this year in particular in the Photonics Talks.