Everything about OPTICS + PHOTONICS 2026: where it's held (San Diego Convention Center), when (August 22, 2026 to August 26, 2026), exhibitor list, tickets, and how to exhibit. Official sources and verified database facts.
OPTICS + PHOTONICS 2026 takes place at San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor DriveSan Diego, CA 92101, San Diego, USA.
Venue website: http://www.sdccc.org
OPTICS + PHOTONICS 2026 runs from August 22, 2026 to August 26, 2026.
OPTICS + PHOTONICS 2026 features 228 confirmed exhibitors based on our database. See the full exhibitor list.
OPTICS + PHOTONICS 2026 focuses on the Optics - Eyewear, Optoelectronics, Sciences for Engineers - Research & Development, Micro & Nanotechnologies, Measurement, Control & Testing sector.
Registration and ticketing information is typically available through the official fair organizer. Visit the fair page on AFFAEL or the organizer's website for current registration and visitor pass details.
Booth rental at OPTICS + PHOTONICS 2026 (San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, USA) covers space-only, shell scheme, and custom turnkey options. Submit a booth inquiry → for providers familiar with this venue. See our booth services guide for what each option includes.
At San Diego Convention Center: Rigging union controlled. Order rigging 4-6 weeks ahead with structural drawings, fire-retardant certification, and weight/dimension approval.
At San Diego Convention Center: Electrical often union. Book 4-8 weeks ahead through the show's official organizer portal. 24-hour power costs ~50% more than show-hours-only.
At San Diego Convention Center: Freight moderate. In US venues, freight is weighed on arrival and billed by the hundredweight (CWT). Charges include: unloading, transport to your booth, empty container storage during the show, and return for teardown. Typical rates: $100-$200 per CWT. Advance warehouse shipping (2-3 weeks before the show) is often cheaper than direct-to-show delivery.
At San Diego Convention Center: Union moderate influence. Order I&D through the official show contractor at least 3 weeks before the event.
OPTICS + PHOTONICS is a recurring trade fair. Check the fair page for upcoming edition details.