Trade show
17. Optatec
The 17th Optatec is an international trade fair for optical technologies, components, and systems, taking place from May 5 to 7, 2026, at Messe Frankfurt, Germany. It features exhibitors from various sectors including optical components, lasers, fiber optics, and manufacturing systems, along with special events like Photonics Talks, a Photonics Frontiers Award, and a start-up area.
The 17th Optatec is an international trade fair for optical technologies, components, and systems, taking place from May 5 to 7, 2026, at Messe Frankfurt, Germany. It features exhibitors from various sectors including optical components, lasers, fiber optics, and manufacturing systems, along with special events like Photonics Talks, a Photonics Frontiers Award, and a start-up area.
Event details
- Dates: 5–7 May 2026
- Venue: Messe Frankfurt
- Industry: Optical Technologies, Photonics, Optical Components, Laser Technology, Fiber Optics, Optoelectronics, Optomechanics, Laser Components
- Category: Trade show
Audience scale
- Exhibitors: 394+
Why exhibit
Optatec offers a unique platform to showcase your latest innovations in optical technologies, components, and systems to a highly specialized international audience. Benefit from direct access to decision-makers from various industries including production, medical technology, and automotive, and leverage networking opportunities with leading experts. Exhibiting at Optatec positions your company at the heart of the photonics community, fostering collaborations and business growth in a rapidly evolving market.
Why visit
Visiting Optatec provides unparalleled insight into the cutting-edge developments in optics and photonics. Connect with leading suppliers, attend expert talks at the Photonics Talks forum, and discover innovative products from over 200 exhibitors. Whether you are a professional from R&D, production, or management, Optatec is the essential event to stay ahead in optical technologies.
Exhibitor profile
- Optical components
- Laser components
- Fiber optics
- Optomechanics
- Optoelectronics
- Manufacturing systems for optics
- Optical metrology
Visitor profile
- Research & Development
- Production engineering
- Medical technology
- Automotive
- Semiconductor industry
- Scientific institutes
Industries
- Optical Technologies
- Photonics
- Optical Components
- Laser Technology
- Fiber Optics
- Optoelectronics
- Optomechanics
- Laser Components
Organisers
- P. E. Schall GmbH & Co. KG