The 2nd edition of the Asia Photonics Expo (APE) 2025 officially opens at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, bringing together over 5,000 industry professionals and 344 exhibitors from 16 countries. The event, running from 26 to 28 February, serves as Asia’s premier platform for photonics advancements, including optical communications, lasers, and quantum technology.
SINGAPORE, 26 February 2025 – The Asia Photonics Expo (APE) 2025 officially opened today at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, cementing its status as the leading platform for photonics innovation in the region. Running from 26 to 28 February, the event welcomes more than 5,000 industry professionals and features 344 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions, including Singapore, Germany, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, and China.
With a dedicated exhibition space of 15,000 square meters, APE 2025 introduces specialized technology zones for Quantum, Intelligent Sensors, and Vacuum Coating, highlighting breakthroughs in optical communications, optics, lasers, sensing, and display technologies. The event serves as a crucial hub for manufacturers, researchers, and buyers to discover cutting-edge solutions and forge global supply chain connections across industries such as semiconductors, automotive, MedTech, automation, and consumer electronics.
Driving Business and Innovation in Photonics
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr. Sukumar Verma, Managing Director at Informa Markets in Singapore, emphasized the significance of APE as a business-to-business (B2B) marketplace: “Following a successful launch in 2024, APE 2025 is poised to expand industry opportunities by connecting exhibitors from new markets and fostering cross-sector partnerships. We are grateful for the continued support of our local and international partners.”
Prof. Tjin Swee Chuan, Chairman of the LUX Photonics Consortium, highlighted Singapore’s growing role in the global photonics landscape: “LUX Photonics Consortium has grown from 12 founding members to over 150 industry and research partners. Our collaboration with Informa at APE 2025 will further strengthen academia-industry ties, driving photonics innovation and reinforcing Singapore as a key player in the sector.”
Adding a global perspective, Mr. Carlos Lee, Director General of the European Photonics Industry Consortium, shared insights on Europe’s photonics industry and its potential for collaboration with Asia. “APE plays a meaningful role in helping European companies establish valuable connections and gain insights into the Asian photonics market,” he stated.
A Hub for Knowledge Exchange and Partnerships
Supported by major industry organizations, including the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association and the Machinery & Engineering Industries Federation, APE 2025 features a dynamic three-day conference program. Delegations from Malaysia and Thailand further solidify the event’s role as a central hub for photonics business development in the region.
Perry Shum, President of the IEEE Photonics Society, underscored the event’s broader impact: “Asia Photonics Expo is more than a showcase of cutting-edge research and technology; it is a vibrant platform for collaboration, learning, and innovation. This event fosters the exchange of ideas and the formation of strategic partnerships to shape the future of photonics.”
APE 2025 offers unparalleled networking and business opportunities for industry professionals, researchers, and business leaders. Registration is complimentary, and the event runs until 28 February 2025 in Singapore.
