The 19th Wuhan Optics Expo

Exhibition Preview of the 2023 Wuhan Optoelectronics Expo (the 19th "China Optics Valley" International Optoelectronics Expo and Forum)

Full Name of the Exhibition: 

The 19th "China Optics Valley" International Optoelectronics Expo and Forum (2023 Wuhan Optoelectronics Expo)

Theme: 

Connecting the World with Light, Leading the Future with Intelligence

Date: 

May 16th - 18th, 2023

Location: 

China Optics Valley Convention and Exhibition Center (No. 787, High-tech Avenue, East Lake New Technology Development Zone, Wuhan City)

Organizers: 

Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, National Intellectual Property Administration, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Hubei Provincial People's Government

Co-organizers: 

Wuhan Municipal People's Government, Management Committee of Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone

I. Exhibition Overview

The 2023 Wuhan Optoelectronics Expo is the first global optoelectronics industry exchange event after the domestic epidemic and is also one of the highest-level and most influential optoelectronics information professional exhibitions in China. 

This year's exhibition introduces the concept of "Optoelectronics Expo Week" (May 12th - 18th) for the first time, with the Optoelectronics Expo at its core, connecting multiple industrial and academic conferences to create an all-round exchange atmosphere. 

The total exhibition area is 20,000 square meters, attracting over 300 domestic and foreign enterprises, including 42 international enterprises (from 10 countries such as the United States, Japan, France, and regions including Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan), and 215 enterprises from outside Hubei Province, accounting for more than 70%. 

II. Four Major Theme Exhibition Areas (Covering the Entire Industrial Chain)

Optical Communication and F5G All-Optical Network

Displaying F5G smart and simple all-optical networks, ultra-long-distance optical communication systems without repeaters, high-speed optical chips, optical fibers and cables, optical modules, etc. Led by leading enterprises such as Huawei and FiberHome, many of the technologies have reached international leading levels. (Wuhan Municipal Bureau of Commerce)

Laser Technology and Applications

Focusing on ultrafast lasers, high-power lasers, laser processing equipment, laser intelligent manufacturing, etc., covering all categories of industrial and scientific lasers, presenting the characteristics of China's independent and controllable laser industry chain.

Optics and Precision Optics

Concentrating on the display of optical components, optical lenses, precision optical detection equipment, infrared image processing, machine vision, optical design and manufacturing, and other high-end optical products and technologies.

Frontier Cross-Application of Optoelectronics

Covering silicon photonics chips, intelligent photonics, advanced lithography, quantum optics, optoelectronic sensing, intelligent driving, Beidou navigation, and other cutting-edge technologies and innovative applications.

III. Key Concurrent Events (26 High-Profile Forums)

1 International-level Forum: 

China International Optoelectronic Information Industry Summit Forum (Hubei Provincial People's Government)

3 National-level Industry Summits: 

2023 International Laser Industry Conference, F5G Industry Summit, APC Global Optical Fiber and Cable Conference (Hubei Provincial People's Government)

14 Specialized Forums: 

Advanced Lithography Technology Seminar, Ultrafast Laser Processing Technology Forum, Intelligent Photonics Technology Seminar, etc. (Hubei Provincial People's Government)

7 Concurrent Conferences: 

Technology Transfer and Matching Conference, Enterprise Technology Promotion Conference, Release of Industry Authoritative Reports, etc. (Hubei Provincial People's Government)

Authoritative Release: 

The first public release of "China's Optoelectronic Device Industry Technology Development Roadmap (2023-2027)" (Hubei Provincial People's Government)

IV. Exhibition Highlights and Core Value

Led by Academicians, Gathering of Experts: 

17 domestic and foreign academicians, over 600 international top scholars and business leaders attend, analyzing technological trends (Wuhan Municipal People's Government)

Frontier First Release, Hard-core Technology: 

Over 100 advanced technology products are showcased, with 20 reaching international leading levels, 38 international advanced levels, and 19 achieving domestic substitution (Wuhan Municipal People's Government)

Integration of Industry and Research, Business Matching: 

Breaking down barriers in industry-university-research cooperation, assisting enterprises in brand promotion, new product launches, supply-demand matching, and project signings

Global Perspective, Industry Window: 

As the core platform of "World Optics Valley", promoting global cooperation and technological exchanges in the optoelectronics industry (Wuhan Municipal Bureau of Commerce)

V. Key Exhibitors

International Leaders: 

Schott, ABB, Schneider Electric (first-time exhibitor), Hamamatsu Photonics, etc. (Wuhan Municipal Bureau of Commerce)

Domestic Leaders: 

Huawei, China Information Technology, FiberHome, Hainchuang Optoelectronics, Ruike Laser, etc. (Wuhan Municipal Bureau of Commerce)

Specialized and Innovative: 

Multiple "little giants", national single-champion enterprises, and optoelectronic innovation research institutions