China International Optoelectronic Exposition

What China International Optoelectronic Exposition does

CIOE (China International Optoelectronic Exposition) is a Shenzhen-based B2B trade exhibition platform founded in 1999 and operated by Shenzhen He Rong Bowen Exhibition Co., Ltd. The flagship event covers the full optoelectronics value chain across eight themed exhibition areas: optical communications, laser and smart manufacturing, infrared, precision optics, sensing, optical display / XR, photonicics, and emerging application zones for automotive and embodied robotics. The 2025 edition recorded 3,827 exhibitors, 143,645 professional visitors, and 284,124 total visit times, with 6,108 overseas visitors, while the 2026 edition (September 9–11, 2026) projects 4,000+ exhibitors, 150,000+ visitors, and 90 concurrent conferences across 260,000 sqm. The 2026 venue week expands into a three-exhibition co-location with IICIE (semiconductor) and elexcon (embedded electronics), reaching 340,000 sqm, 5,000+ exhibitors, and 240,000+ visitors combined.

CIOE is UFI-certified and a BPA member, which validates audience quality and provides third-party credibility. The program is anchored by content partnerships with IEEE Photonics Society (Optical Global Conference), Yole Group, China Communications Society / CAICT, and Beijing Institute of Technology, which co-organize vertical-specific forums on automotive optical communications and AI computing power optical interconnects. The organization operates with 51–100 employees and is privately held with no disclosed outside funding.

The business model is a classic B2B media/exposition model: primary revenue from booth sales to exhibitors (effectively one-time annual license payments per show), supplemented by paid conference registrations, sponsorship packages, and a freemium model for visitor registration. There are no multi-year subscription contracts or recurring SaaS-like revenue streams; revenue is concentrated in the annual venue week, with sales activity occurring year-round. The customer base is the 4,000+ exhibitor companies, while the 150,000+ professional visitors are the demand-side audience that makes the show valuable to paying exhibitors.

Name

China International Optoelectronic Exposition

Legal name

深圳贺戎博闻展览有限公司

Website

https://cioe.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CIOE (China International Optoelectronic Exposition) operates China's largest dedicated optoelectronics trade show in Shenzhen, serving 4,000+ exhibitors and 150,000+ professional visitors annually across eight themed exhibition areas covering the full photoelectric industry chain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Show and Exhibition Services

NAICS

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry Trade Shows & Expos (MPAGAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Professional & Association Conferences (MPAGAGAB)

Keywords

• Optoelectronic trade show
• Photonics exhibition
• B2B trade fair
• Laser manufacturing fair
• Precision optics expo

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Exhibition Booth Sales: Revenue from selling exhibition booth space to optoelectronic companies across eight themed exhibition areas covering information communications, precision optics, laser manufacturing, infrared, smart sensing, new displays, AR/VR, and photonics innovation
2. Conference Registration Fees: Revenue from paid conference sessions and forums including IEEE Global Optoelectronics Conference (OGC) with registration fees ranging from 2800-3850 RMB for students to professionals
3. Sponsorship and Marketing Services: Marketing sponsorship packages offered to exhibitors and industry partners seeking visibility at the exhibition, including online media channels and offline promotional opportunities
4. Visitor Registration and Report Distribution: Free visitor registration with premium reports (such as the 120-page '2020 Optoelectronic Industry Trend Insights Report' valued at 1299 RMB) distributed to registered attendees as a lead generation tool

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CIOE is an annual B2B optoelectronic industry trade show held at the Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center, featuring eight themed exhibitions covering information communications, precision optics, laser technology, infrared, smart sensing, new displays, AR/VR, and photonic innovation. The exhibition is paired with the CIOEC conference program hosting 90+ concurrent forums and a VIP buyer matching service that connects qualified procurement visitors with relevant exhibitors across the global optoelectronics supply chain.

Product overview

CIOE中国光博会 (China International Optoelectronic Exposition) is a comprehensive optoelectronics industry trade show service operated by Shenzhen He Rong Bowen Exhibition Co., Ltd. The core offering is a large-scale annual exhibition held at Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center, featuring eight themed exhibitions covering information communications, precision optics & camera technology, laser technology & smart manufacturing, infrared technology, smart sensing, new display technology, AR & VR, and photonic innovation. The exhibition is accompanied by the China International Optoelectronics Summit Forum (CIOEC), which organizes over 90 concurrent conferences and forums spanning information communications, precision optics, laser technology, infrared, quantum technology, optoelectronic integration, and applied photonics domains. Additional services include VIP buyer matching services and a co-located three-exhibition联动 program combining CIOE with the IICIE International Integrated Circuit Innovation Expo and elexcon Shenzhen International Electronics Show. The organization also features specialized themed areas such as automotive optical communication, embodied robotics, XR technology, laser welding, and medical aesthetics. CIOE is a platform for the entire optoelectronics industry chain, connecting material, component, device, and equipment manufacturers with downstream application buyers across telecommunications, consumer electronics, automotive, manufacturing, semiconductor, medical, energy, and research sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 信息通信展: 八大主题展之一，覆盖光通信芯片、光组件、光通信器件、光通信模块等
• 精密光学展&摄像头技术及应用展
• 激光技术及智能制造展
• 红外技术及应用展
• 智能传感展
• 新型显示技术展
• 光电子创新展
• AR & VR展
• IICIE国际集成电路创新博览会
• elexcon深圳国际电子展

Products and services

• CIOE China International Optoelectronic Exposition Main Exhibition (CIOE中国光博会主展会) The flagship comprehensive optoelectronics industry trade show covering the full photoelectric industry chain, featuring eight themed exhibition areas across information communications, precision optics, laser technology, infrared, smart sensing, new displays, AR&VR, and photonic innovation. Target audience: optoelectronic industry companies and professional visitors globally.
• Information Communications Exhibition (信息通信展) One of eight themed exhibitions covering optical communication chips, components, devices, modules, transmission equipment, data center equipment, fiber materials, fiber optic sensing, semiconductor materials and equipment, and automotive optical communication.
• Precision Optics & Camera Technology Exhibition (精密光学展&摄像头技术及应用展) Themed exhibition covering optical materials, cold-processed optical components, sapphire processing applications, optical processing equipment, optical thin-film components, optical lenses, cameras, camera modules, optical measurement instruments, machine vision, and telescope and astronomical equipment.
• Laser Technology & Smart Manufacturing Exhibition (激光技术及智能制造展) Themed exhibition covering laser materials and components, laser systems, laser equipment, mechanical systems, 3D printing/additive manufacturing, testing and measurement, 3C electronics intelligent equipment, and robotics and industrial automation.
• Infrared Technology & Application Exhibition (红外技术及应用展) Themed exhibition covering infrared materials, infrared chips, infrared modules, infrared thermal imaging technology and applications, night vision imaging detection, terahertz monitoring and imaging, ultraviolet technology, millimeter wave technology, and detection systems.
• Smart Sensing Exhibition (智能传感展) Themed exhibition covering sensor chips and materials, 3D sensing, 3D imaging, LiDAR, smart sensors, MEMS and sensors, biometric recognition, quantum sensing, spectral sensing, industrial sensors, software and algorithms, and measurement and detection systems.
• New Display Technology Exhibition (新型显示技术展) Themed exhibition covering display materials, display modules, display panels, display manufacturing equipment, and terminal products.
• AR & VR Exhibition (AR & VR展) Themed exhibition covering optical waveguide components, display modules, diffractive gratings, motion capture devices, audio perception equipment, imaging systems, software and algorithms, all-in-one devices, and VR application scenario providers.
• Photonics Innovation Exhibition (光电子创新展) Themed exhibition showcasing research institutes, higher education institutions, incubated enterprises, specialized and novel enterprises, high-tech enterprises, and quantum technology innovators.
• China International Optoelectronics Summit Forum (CIOEC 中国国际光电高峰论坛) The overarching conference program featuring multiple themed forums including information communications, precision optics, laser technology, infrared, quantum technology, optoelectronic integration, Yole Group forums, IEEE Global Optoelectronics Conference, and applied photonics forums; 90+ concurrent conferences with registration fees from 2800-3850 RMB.
• VIP Buyer Service (VIP特邀买家服务) Customized VIP buyer service providing dedicated consultation and one-on-one business matching for professional visitors with procurement decision-making authority in the optoelectronics industry; Precision Business Matching Service connecting qualified buyers with exhibitors.
• Three-Exhibition Joint Program (三展联动) Joint exhibition program co-locating CIOE with IICIE International Integrated Circuit Innovation Expo and elexcon Shenzhen International Electronics Show, creating a 340,000 sqm integrated platform with a single badge granting access to all three exhibitions covering optoelectronics, semiconductors, and embedded electronics.
• CIOE Specialized Exhibition Areas (CIOE特色展区) Specialized themed exhibition areas including automotive optical communication, in-vehicle display, embodied robotics, XR glasses teardown, telescopes and astronomical equipment, sapphire processing applications, optical injection/molded aspheric lenses, laser medical & beauty, and laser welding.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97.86% of visitors indicate they will continue to visit CIOE

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IICIE International Integrated Circuit Innovation ExpocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2026Co-located exhibition partnership creating a 340,000㎡ mega event ecosystem covering optoelectronics, integrated circuits, and embedded electronics. IICIE (formerly SEMI-e) focuses on chip design, wafer manufacturing, advanced packaging, third-generation semiconductor materials, IGBT, and power devices.
• elexcon Shenzhen International Electronics ExpocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2026Co-located exhibition focusing on AI terminal innovation technologies and embedded systems, covering chips, storage, embedded AI, power semiconductors, and automotive electronics. Creates integrated platform from core devices to system integration.
• OE Automotive (OE汽车)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership for automotive display exhibition zone showcasing intelligent cockpit displays, Mini/Micro LED, automotive optics, and manufacturing testing solutions for the automotive sector.
• ZhiBo Digital (智博数字)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaboration for embodied robot exhibition zone in Hall 6, focusing on intelligent control and environmental sensing technology innovation and application scenarios.
• Beijing Institute of Technology Shenzhen Automotive Research InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-organizer of 2026 Automotive Optical Communication Technology Innovation Application Forum, bringing academic and industry expertise to the conference program.
• China Communications Society Optical Communications Committee, CAICTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-organizers of 2026 Information Communications Industry Development Forum focusing on AI computing power and optical communications industry new paradigm.
• Yole GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Annual forum partnership bringing international market research and strategic consulting expertise on photonics, semiconductor, and imaging technologies to CIOE attendees.
• IEEE Photonics SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-organizer of IEEE Global Optoelectronics Conference (OGC) bringing international academic rigor and global speaker network to CIOE conference program.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SPIE Photonics West: SPIE's flagship photonics and optics conference and exhibition held annually in San Francisco. Directly comparable as a B2B trade show targeting the same optoelectronics, laser, and photonics exhibitor and visitor base as CIOE, with strong academic conference programming co-organized by SPIE.
• LASER World of PHOTONICS: Messe München's flagship laser and photonics trade show held biennially in Munich. Directly comparable as a global B2B exhibition for laser technology, optical components, and photonics manufacturing—matching CIOE's laser and smart manufacturing theme area.
• OFC - Optical Fiber Communication Conference: The leading global conference and exhibition for optical fiber communications, co-sponsored by IEEE Communications Society and Optica. Directly comparable to CIOE's Information Communications themed exhibition covering optical chips, modules, and transmission equipment.
• SEMICON China: SEMI's flagship semiconductor manufacturing trade show in Shanghai. Directly comparable as a co-located partner ecosystem for CIOE (its IICIE co-located show is the former SEMI-e Shenzhen), serving semiconductor and integrated circuit manufacturers with overlapping Chinese exhibitor bases.
• Vision China (Shenzhen): China's leading machine vision and image processing trade show. Comparable to CIOE's precision optics and camera technology themed exhibition, serving overlapping exhibitor bases in optical components, cameras, and machine vision systems.
• Display Week (SID): Society for Information Display's annual international symposium and exhibition. Directly comparable to CIOE's New Display Technology themed exhibition, covering display materials, panels, modules, and manufacturing equipment for the display industry.
• Asia Photonics Expo: Regional photonics trade show in Asia. Directly comparable to CIOE as a B2B photonics exhibition targeting Asian exhibitors and buyers, with overlapping scope across optical communications, laser technology, and photonic components.

Regional players

• China Information Technology Expo (CITE): Major Chinese electronics and information technology trade show held in Shenzhen. Comparable as a regional B2B electronics exhibition targeting overlapping Chinese exhibitors in consumer electronics, displays, and embedded systems—overlapping with CIOE's display and AR/VR themes.

Broad incumbents

• electronica Munich: Messe München's biennial global electronics trade show. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the electronics exhibition space, with overlapping exhibitor bases in optoelectronic components, embedded systems, and semiconductor-related technologies, but serving a wider industry scope than CIOE.
• Hannover Messe: Deutsche Messe's flagship industrial technology trade show. Comparable as a broad incumbent covering industrial automation, laser manufacturing, and sensor technologies—overlapping with CIOE's laser & smart manufacturing and smart sensing themes but at much broader scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cioe_shenzhen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

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