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Event overview
Overview
The OPTIC 2026 conference aims to bring together leading experts in optics and photonics to share the latest advancements in technology. With 11 parallel tracks covering a wide range of topics, attendees will have the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and network with peers in the field.
The event will feature plenary and invited speakers, poster sessions, and opportunities for collaboration. OPTIC 2026 takes place in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: OPTIC 2026 will take place from December 4 to December 6, 2026 at NTHU Delta Hall, Hsinchu, Taiwan.
- 2Scale and Focus: This conference is the largest annual meeting on optics and photonics in Taiwan, featuring 11 parallel tracks.
- 3Organiser: The event is organized by the National Tsing Hua University and the Taiwan Photonics Society.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include researchers, industry professionals, and students in the fields of optics and photonics.
- 5Entry: Registration is required, with early bird rates available until October 31, 2026.
Why visit
Attending OPTIC 2026 provides access to the latest research in optics and photonics, networking opportunities with industry leaders, and insights into emerging technologies. Attendees include researchers, industry professionals, and students in the fields of optics and photonics.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at OPTIC 2026 allows companies to showcase their latest products and technologies to a targeted audience of researchers and industry professionals. It offers a platform for networking, generating leads, and enhancing brand visibility in the optics and photonics community. Meet qualified buyers and partners including Manufacturers of optical devices and systems, Suppliers of photonic materials and components, Technology companies in laser and imaging systems.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Researchers in optics and photonics
Industry professionals from technology companies
Students and academics in related fields
Government representatives in science and technology
Investors interested in photonics innovations
Suppliers of optical components and systems
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Manufacturers of optical devices and systems
Suppliers of photonic materials and components
Technology companies in laser and imaging systems
Research institutions and universities
Startups in optics and photonics
Consultants in optical engineering
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Optical materials and components
Photonics devices and systems
Laser technology and applications
Imaging and sensing technologies
Optical design and engineering services
Nanophotonics and quantum optics
Location & Facilities
Venue
Halls & areas
1Delta Hall (Delta Building)
NTHU Delta Hall
NTHU Delta Hall, No. 101, Section 2, Guangfu Rd, Guangming Village, East District, Hsinchu City, 300, Taiwan
Facilities
Parking
NTHU Delta Hall in Hsinchu typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: NTHU Delta Hall in Hsinchu typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at NTHU Delta Hall for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Member
5000Non-Member
6000Student Member
2500Student Non-Member
3300
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Hsinchu, Taiwan
Why it matters
On 2026-12-04 to 2026-12-06, OPTIC 2026 in Hsinchu covering Optical materials and components, Photonics devices and systems, Laser technology and applications, Imaging and sensing gives technology buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · USD
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
THE HO HOTEL
3-star
Hsinchu (approx. 1.3 km from NTHU Delta Hall)USD 95–122 / night
Breakfast (paid), free Wi-Fi, free parking, hot tub, air conditioning, fitness center, restaurant, room service
Howard Plaza Hotel Hsinchu
4-star
Hsinchu (approx. 3 km from NTHU Delta Hall)USD 150–190 / night
Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking, indoor pool, air conditioning, fitness center, spa, restaurant
The Carlton Hotel
4-star
Hsinchu (approx. 3 km from NTHU Delta Hall)USD 150–190 / night
Free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, parking, restaurant, full-service laundry, accessible, business center
Royal Hotel
2-star
Hsinchu (approx. 370 m from NTHU Delta Hall)USD 150–202 / night
Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, pet-friendly, breakfast, parking, kid-friendly, smoke-free property
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
NTHU campus shuttle bus
Estimated costUSD 2.50-6 single metro/light-rail journey (contactless)
Best forNTHU shuttle service serving the main campus including the Delta Hall area
NTHU publishes a weekday shuttle timetable (2026/03/23-2026/04/25 edition listed on the Office of General Affairs site). Check the current timetable before travel.
Airport shuttle
Estimated costUSD 2.50-6 single metro/light-rail journey (contactless)
Best forTaiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to NTHU Delta Hall
NTHU Office of Global Affairs lists airport shuttle information for arriving visitors; Rome2Rio also documents the TPE-to-NTHU route.
City bus
Estimated costUSD 2.50-6 single metro/light-rail journey (contactless)
Best forHsinchu city and county public bus network to the NTHU campus / Guangfu Road
Hsinchu City Department of Transportation and Hsinchu County Travel publish public bus route and fare information.
Weather
Hsinchu in early December is cool and windy rather than cold: plan on roughly 14-22 C during the day and 13-16 C at night, with passing showers rather than all-day rain. The city's nickname, the windy city, is earned between October and March when the northeast monsoon funnels strong gusts across the coastal plain, so walking the NTHU campus can feel several degrees colder than the thermometer reading. Pack a windproof jacket, a compact umbrella and layers for air-conditioned lecture rooms. These are climatological approximations for the 4-6 December 2026 window, not an official forecast - check a local forecast in the final 48 hours before travel.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to Taiwan.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Hsinchu: a windy tech city
Hsinchu is nicknamed the windy city for the northeast monsoon gusts that sweep the coastal plain from autumn into spring, so a windproof layer matters more than a heavy coat in December. The city is also the heart of Taiwan's semiconductor cluster: Hsinchu Science Park sits a short drive from the National Tsing Hua University campus, which is why an optics and photonics conference here draws both academic groups and fab-side engineers.
Getting around the NTHU campus
Delta Hall sits on the National Tsing Hua University campus along Guangfu Road, and the campus is large enough that comfortable shoes are worth packing. NTHU publishes a weekday campus shuttle timetable, while Hsinchu city and county bus networks connect the campus to the city centre and the high-speed rail station in Liujia.
Local food and table etiquette
Hsinchu is known for rice vermicelli and pork meatball soup, and the streets around the City God Temple on Zhongshan Road form one of the city's liveliest snack districts, especially in the evening. Tipping is not customary in Taiwan, many small eateries are cash-only, and pointing at a menu or using a translation app is perfectly normal outside chain restaurants.
Money, cards and connectivity
Prices on the ground are quoted in New Taiwan dollars, and while hotels and larger restaurants accept international cards, night-market stalls and small shops prefer cash. An EasyCard or iPASS covers city buses, convenience stores and some campus services; tourist SIM cards are sold at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport arrivals.
Language and introductions
Traditional Chinese is the written form used in Hsinchu, and English is common among university staff and science park engineers. Business cards are still exchanged in academic and industry settings, ideally presented and received with both hands, and a bilingual card helps when names are transcribed into Chinese.
If you extend your stay
Within a short drive of Hsinchu you can reach Neiwan Old Street, the Hakka town of Beipu, the 17 km coastline bicycle path and Hsinchu Zoo. The Taiwan High Speed Rail station in Liujia puts Taipei and Taichung within easy reach for a weekend either side of the 4-6 December 2026 conference.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Google Flights price insight for the New York-Hsinchu sample indicated the cheapest fares usually appear up to about 5 months before departure and that prices in the capture were typical. Book early and confirm ground transfer from TPE to Hsinchu separately.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Hsinchu; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near NTHU Delta Hall: Hsinchu (approx. 1.3 km from NTHU Delta Hall): THE HO HOTEL; Hsinchu (approx. 3 km from NTHU Delta Hall): Howard Plaza Hotel Hsinchu; Hsinchu (approx. 3 km from NTHU Delta Hall): The Carlton Hotel.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Hsinchu; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Hsinchu public transport to NTHU Delta Hall relies on the city and county bus networks plus the NTHU campus shuttle. Official route and timetable sources are the Hsinchu City Department of Transportation, Hsinchu County Travel public bus pages, and the NTHU shuttle timetable.
Parking: On-site parking is available at NTHU Delta Hall; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: December 2026
Temperature: Approx. 14-22 C by day and 13-16 C overnight in Hsinchu during early December, with wind making it feel cooler on the NTHU campus. Climatological approximation for the 4-6 December 2026 dates, not an official forecast - confirm before travel.
Seasonality: Early December falls in northern Taiwan's cool, moderately wet season, and Hsinchu's northeast monsoon produces gusty days with passing showers rather than long downpours. Pack a windproof shell and a compact umbrella, and expect air-conditioned lecture rooms to feel chilly. Approximate seasonality only - check the local forecast in the days before the conference.
Packing: Approx. 14-22 C by day and 13-16 C overnight in Hsinchu during early December, with wind making it feel cooler on the NTHU campus. Climatological approximation for the 4-6 December 2026 dates, not an official forecast - confirm before travel. Early December falls in northern Taiwan's cool, moderatel
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at OPTIC 2026 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
T-1
Confirm your registration tier and payment
T-2
Lock in Hsinchu accommodation
T-3
Check Taiwan entry rules for your passport
T-4
Plan the airport-to-campus leg
T-5
Sort money, connectivity and transit card
T-6
Build a session shortlist from the schedule
T-7
Prepare discussion material
T-8
Pack for windy December weather
T-9
Reconfirm transport and watch the forecast
T-10
Plan arrival at NTHU Delta Hall
T-11
Set a lead and learning target
T-12
Close the loop before you fly home
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at NTHU Delta Hall
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2OPTIC 2026 registration concourse
NTHU Delta Hall
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
NTHU Delta Hall
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights$190.00
- Per diem × 2$150.00
Estimated total$340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Cost reference
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | Student Member | USD 2500 / per person | organiser_published | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | Student Non-Member | USD 3300 / per person | organiser_published |
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether OPTIC 2026 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For OPTIC 2026, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Optical materials and components and Photonics devices and systems solutions and benchmarking suppliers at OPTIC 2026 in Hsinchu.
Min. budget
$6,554.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Optical materials and components and Photonics devices and systems products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$29,493.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Hsinchu show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
When and where is OPTIC 2026 held?
OPTIC 2026 runs 4-6 December 2026 in Hsinchu, Taiwan, at the National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) Delta Hall on the Guangfu Road campus. Hsinchu is the city behind Taiwan's semiconductor cluster, so the venue puts photonics sessions within a short trip of the science park. Check optic2026.conf.tw for the final hall assignment and opening times.
Who should attend OPTIC 2026?
The programme is aimed at optics and photonics researchers, graduate students, and engineers from laser, optical-component, display, imaging and semiconductor companies. It also suits equipment and metrology vendors who sell into Taiwanese university labs and Hsinchu Science Park fabs, because the audience combines academic groups with industry R&D.
What registration categories exist and how do I register?
Registration is tiered: Member, Non-Member, Student Member and Student Non-Member. Complete the form on the official site, pay the applicable fee for your tier, and keep the confirmation email because you will likely need it at the badge desk. Tier pricing and any early-bird cut-off are published on the registration page, so confirm the current amount before you pay.
How do I get from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to NTHU?
Most international delegates arrive at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), roughly an hour by road south of Hsinchu depending on traffic. The common routes are an airport express bus to Hsinchu, or the Taoyuan Airport MRT to Taoyuan HSR station and a Taiwan High Speed Rail train to Hsinchu station in Liujia, followed by a taxi or city bus to the NTHU campus. Allow extra time on the first morning of the conference.
Do I need a visa to attend as a foreign visitor?
Taiwan operates visa-exempt entry for many passports, typically 30 or 90 days depending on nationality, but the list changes and depends on your passport type. Verify your case with Taiwan's Bureau of Consular Affairs and your nearest Taipei representative office before booking, and make sure your passport has at least six months of validity.
What is the weather like in Hsinchu in early December?
Expect cool, breezy days around 14-22 C with nights near 13-16 C, plus passing showers driven by the seasonal northeast monsoon. Hsinchu is nicknamed the windy city, so gusts on the NTHU campus can feel noticeably colder than the thermometer suggests. Bring a windproof outer layer, an umbrella and something warm for air-conditioned lecture rooms.
Where should I stay near NTHU Delta Hall?
The closest option in the current hotel set is the Royal Hotel at roughly 370 m from Delta Hall, with THE HO HOTEL about 1.3 km away. Howard Plaza Hotel Hsinchu and The Carlton Hotel are both around 3 km out and offer four-star facilities including breakfast and parking. Nightly ranges are tracked in the hotel section of this listing and should be reconfirmed at booking.
Is parking available at the venue?
On-site parking is available at NTHU Delta Hall according to venue information, and most Hsinchu hotels in the listing include free parking for guests. Campus parking during a conference week can fill up, so confirm the current daily rate and the gate you should use with the organiser before driving in.
Will I find English-language support in Hsinchu?
English is widely understood in Taiwanese universities and among Hsinchu Science Park engineers, and technical talks at optics conferences are commonly delivered in English. Outside the campus, signage and menus are less consistently bilingual, so keep a translation app handy and save your hotel address in Chinese characters for taxi drivers.
What practical items should I pack for a December conference in Hsinchu?
Pack a windproof jacket, a compact umbrella, layers for air-conditioned rooms, and a Type A or Type B plug adapter because Taiwan runs 110 V at 60 Hz. Bring an EasyCard or buy one on arrival for buses and convenience stores, plus some New Taiwan dollars since many small eateries are cash-only. Business cards are still standard for academic and industry introductions.
Can students attend and is there a reduced fee?
Yes. Student Member and Student Non-Member tiers are listed separately from the full Member and Non-Member rates, so students pay less than regular delegates. Keep proof of student status ready in case it is requested at the registration desk.
How dense is the programme and how should I plan my days?
A three-day optics conference typically mixes plenary and invited talks with contributed oral sessions and poster blocks, so overlapping tracks are normal. Check the schedule page at optic2026.conf.tw/schedule before you travel, mark the two or three sessions per day that match your work, and leave room for poster discussions and coffee-break conversations, which are often where the most useful technical exchanges happen.
Glossary
- Photonics
- The science and engineering of generating, guiding, modulating and detecting light. At an optics and photonics conference such as OPTIC 2026, photonics covers everything from laser sources and optical fibers to imaging systems and integrated photonic chips, and it is the umbrella term that ties the physics sessions to the semiconductor process talks.
- Photonic integrated circuit (PIC)
- A chip that routes and processes light through waveguides, modulators and detectors instead of electrons. PIC talks typically sit alongside silicon photonics sessions and are relevant to Hsinchu's foundry and data-communications supply chain, where optical interconnect is being pushed closer to the processor.
- Silicon photonics
- Building optical components on silicon-on-insulator wafers with CMOS-compatible process steps, so photonics can be manufactured on standard semiconductor lines. It is one of the strongest bridges between this conference and Hsinchu Science Park, since co-packaged optics and optical I/O depend on wafer-scale photonics.
- Meta-optics and metasurfaces
- Flat optical elements made from sub-wavelength nanostructures that shape phase and amplitude of light, replacing bulky lenses with thin layers. Sessions on metasurfaces usually address fabrication tolerance, broadband efficiency and integration with image sensors or waveguide displays.
- VCSEL (vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser)
- A semiconductor laser that emits perpendicular to the wafer surface, enabling dense arrays and on-wafer testing. VCSELs underpin data-center short-reach links, 3D sensing and LiDAR, and are a recurring topic where compound-semiconductor epitaxy meets packaging.
- LiDAR
- Light detection and ranging: a system that measures distance by timing laser pulses or modulated light returned from a target. Automotive, drone and robotic LiDAR work at photonics conferences covers source choice, beam steering and receiver sensitivity, with strong overlap with VCSEL and detector sessions.
- Micro-LED and display photonics
- Emissive display technology that uses micron-scale inorganic LEDs transferred onto a backplane, alongside liquid-crystal and OLED alternatives. Relevant sessions cover mass transfer, colour conversion, defect inspection and the optical metrology needed to keep yields viable.
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
- A low-coherence interferometric imaging technique that produces cross-sectional views of tissue or materials at micrometre resolution. It anchors the biophotonics track, spanning swept-source lasers, broadband sources and clinical translation.
- Free-space optical communication (FSO)
- Data transmission through the atmosphere or space using modulated laser beams rather than fiber, used for satellite crosslinks and last-mile links. Talks usually focus on pointing and tracking, atmospheric turbulence and link-budget modelling.
- Fiber laser
- A laser in which the gain medium is an optical fiber doped with rare-earth ions, valued for efficiency, beam quality and robustness in industrial cutting and welding. It is a regular topic where optical component makers meet machine-tool integrators.
- Waveguide display
- A see-through combiner for augmented-reality glasses that pipes a projected image through a thin glass or plastic slab to the eye. Design sessions cover field of view, eye-box uniformity and high-index glass or polymer substrates.
- EUV lithography optics
- The projection optics and reflective multilayer coatings used in extreme-ultraviolet lithography at 13.5 nm wavelength. Given Taiwan's advanced-node manufacturing base, EUV-related metrology, mirror coating and inspection topics carry direct industrial relevance at this conference.
- Quantum photonics
- Using single photons, squeezed light or photonic circuits for quantum communication, sensing and computing. Typical contributions cover single-photon sources, integrated quantum interferometers, and detectors with photon-number resolution.
- Poster session
- A scheduled block in which presenters stand beside printed or digital boards and discuss their results one-to-one. For first-time attendees, poster sessions are usually the fastest route to detailed answers on process recipes, measurement setups and unpublished data.
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