Optical Communication Expo 2026

The Optical Communication Expo is Asia's most influential event for all professionals in the optical-communications industry. Drawing more than 600 industry manufacturers and 20,000 professional visitors, its exhibits span the entire optical-communications network, optical communication systems and equipment, optical modules and devices,...

Dates: 9–11 September 2026. City: Shenzhen. Venue: Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (SZCEC). Dates are set by the organizer and can be revised, so check them against the official source before booking travel.

Sectors: IT & Digital. The organizer publishes the full list of halls and the exhibitor line-up closer to the dates.

Most stands work in Chinese and only some teams speak English. We arrange a Chinese interpreter in Shenzhen: at the stands, in supplier negotiations and on factory visits.

Hotels near the venue sell out months ahead, so start planning well before 9–11 September 2026. Entry requires a visa: we explain the document requirements, and the Chinese consulate decides on issuance.

Related events by sector or city: Global Tea Fair 2026 (2–5 July 2026); Photo & Imaging Shanghai 2026 (23–26 July 2026); China International Optoelectronic Exposition 2026 (9–11 September 2026). Several fairs can often be combined into one itinerary when the dates do not overlap.