Asia Photonics Expo

What Asia Photonics Expo does

Asia Photonics Expo (APE) is a B2B trade exhibition and conference platform focused on the photonics, semiconductor, and electronics industries across the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2024 and operated by Informa Markets (a division of London-listed Informa PLC), APE runs as a recurring annual exhibition held at Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore, with the third edition (APE 2026) attracting 353 exhibitors and 5,586 industry professionals from more than 46 countries and regions in February 2026. APE is positioning itself as the only pan-Asian event that co-locates photonics, semiconductor, and electronics under a single roof, with the APE 2027 edition scheduled to formally launch three co-located expos covering Photonics, Semiconductor, and Embedded & Electronics.

The core platform comprises three primary revenue streams: exhibitor booth rental, sponsorship and advertising packages, and delegate/VIP registration services. Go-to-market relies on a multi-channel distribution strategy encompassing direct enterprise sales, 30+ overseas industry association partnerships (including SSIA, SPETA, EPIC, IVAM, and Photonics21), 50+ media partners, and an e-newsletter database of 100,000+ overseas photonics subscribers. The product portfolio extends beyond the exhibition floor to include the VIP Buyer Program (pre-vetted business matchmaking), Site Tours to leading photonics companies and Singapore research institutions (NTU, NUS, SUTD, A*STAR NSTIC), group Delegation Registration for enterprise/institute groups of three or more, and an annual conference slate (Quantum Singapore, Photonics@SG, Asia Semiconductor Conference, Machine Vision Forum, Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Forum). Supporting logistics are delivered through channel partners Shenzhen Synergy International Expo Services and Burnaby Solutions.

Customer and partner logos span enterprise semiconductor and electronics buyers (Apple, AMD, Samsung, Qualcomm, Huawei, STMicroelectronics, Texas Instruments, Applied Materials, Corning, AAC Technologies), Singapore government stakeholders (Enterprise Singapore, Singapore EDB, Singapore Tourism Board), and academic research institutions (NTU, NUS, SUTD, A*STAR). APE holds MICE Sustainability Certification from the Singapore Tourism Board and operates under Informa's AllSecure health and safety standard. Headquartered in Shenzhen with a Singapore regional office, APE operates within Informa Markets' global portfolio of 450+ B2B brands and 260+ conference brands.

Name

Asia Photonics Expo

Legal name

Asia Photonics Expo (APE)

Website

https://www.asiaphotonicsexpo.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Asia Photonics Expo is a Singapore-based B2B trade exhibition platform operated by Informa Markets, serving photonics, semiconductor, and electronics industries across Asia-Pacific with annual expos, VIP matchmaking, and conference programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Show and Industry Exhibition

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific B2B Trade Show Organizers (THAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technology & Innovation Expos Organizers (THAHABAE), Industry Trade Shows & Expos (MPAGAGAA)

Keywords

• Photonics trade show
• Semiconductor expo
• Optics exhibition
• Laser technology event
• Embedded electronics fair

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Exhibitor Booth Fees: Revenue generated from companies renting exhibition booths to showcase photonics, semiconductor, and electronics technologies. The 2027 edition projects 500+ exhibitors.
2. Sponsorship and Advertising: Marketing sponsorship packages and advertising opportunities within the exhibition materials, prospectus, and event collateral.
3. Delegate Registration: Fees for professional visitors attending conferences, forums, and networking events. Delegation registration provides free admission for groups of 3+ with VIP services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Asia Photonics Expo (APE) operates a B2B trade exhibition held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore, bringing together exhibitors and buyers across the photonics, semiconductor, and embedded & electronics value chains. The expo combines exhibition halls, technical conferences, themed pavilions, a VIP Buyer Program, site tours, delegation registration, and curated networking events (gala dinner, happy hour) to enable sourcing, technology scouting, and partnership formation for industry professionals.

Product overview

Asia Photonics Expo (APE) is a tri-expo platform consisting of three co-located events: the core Asia Photonics Expo (showcasing optical communications, optics, lasers, infrared, sensing, and quantum technologies), the Asia Semiconductor Expo (covering the complete IC supply chain from design/EDA to fabrication, packaging, and testing equipment), and the Asia Embedded & Electronics Expo (bridging embedded intelligence with electronic components). The event also offers supporting services including VIP Buyer Program for tailored business matchmaking, Site Tour Program to leading photonics companies and research institutions, Delegation Registration for group visits, and various networking events including Gala Dinner and Happy Hour. Concurrent conference programs include Quantum Singapore, Photonics@SG, Asia Semiconductor Conference, Machine Vision Forum, and Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Forum. APE serves as a comprehensive marketplace for industry exchange, sourcing, and collaboration across the photonics, semiconductor, and electronics value chains.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Asia Semiconductor Expo: Co-located expo focusing on semiconductor supply chain including design/EDA, materials, fabrication equipment, packaging equipment, testing equipment, and IC chips.
• Asia Embedded & Electronics Expo

Products and services

• Asia Photonics Expo (APE) — Co-located Trade Exhibition B2B trade exhibition spanning co-located Photonics, Semiconductor, and Embedded & Electronics halls, enabling suppliers and buyers across the photonics-to-electronics value chain to exhibit, source, and network during the show dates at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore.
• Technical Conference Program Multi-track paid conference program running alongside the exhibition floors, delivering technical sessions on photonics, semiconductor, and embedded electronics for engineers, researchers, and industry decision-makers.
• VIP Buyer Program Curated business-matching service that pre-qualifies international buyers and schedules dedicated meetings with exhibiting suppliers during the show, targeting decision-makers from electronics, semiconductor, and photonics majors.
• Delegation Registration Program Group registration program that organizes international buyer delegations to attend APE as a cohort, simplifying logistics and giving exhibitors access to concentrated demand from regional buying teams.
• Site Tours Program Paid and hosted site tours to nearby manufacturing plants, R&D centers, and supplier facilities in Singapore and the region, offered to registered visitors as an add-on program during the show window.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,586 industry professionals and 353 exhibitors from 46+ countries attended APE 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LUX Photonics ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLUX Photonics Consortium is a key supporting organization and co-host of Photonics@SG conference at APE. They partner with NCAIP and NSTIC to deliver the annual conference focused on integrated photonics.
• Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSIA is a key industry partner supporting APE and co-organizes the Asia Semiconductor Conference. The partnership brings together industry leaders from the semiconductor sector.
• Singapore Precision Engineering and Technology Association (SPETA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPETA supports APE as a key industry association representing Singapore's precision engineering and technology sector, facilitating participation from member companies.
• European Photonics Industry Consortium (EPIC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEPIC supports APE as a European photonics industry association, facilitating cross-continental participation and collaboration at the exhibition.
• Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSingapore government agency participating in APE networking events, representing Singapore's interests in attracting photonics and semiconductor investments.
• Enterprise Singapore (ESG)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSingapore government agency supporting APE and participating in Gala Dinner, facilitating international business connections for Singapore-based companies.
• A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA*STAR NSTIC (National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Centre) is a key site tour destination and conference co-host, representing Singapore's research capabilities in photonics and semiconductors.
• Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNTU serves as site tour destination and academic conference participant, showcasing Singapore's photonics research capabilities through the National Centre for Advanced Integrated Photonics (NCAIP).
• National University of Singapore (NUS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNUS participates in APE conferences and site tours, contributing academic expertise to the photonics ecosystem represented at the exhibition.
• Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSUTD is a site tour destination at APE, showcasing research facilities and cleanroom capabilities to exhibition attendees.
• IVAM International Association of MicrotechnologyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIVAM collaborates on the 'Europe Meets Asia - Innovation in Photics' conference track, facilitating European participation and technology exchange.
• Photonics21minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEuropean photonics technology platform supporting APE as a supporting association, promoting European photonics industry participation.
• W3+ Fair / Live标记minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman exhibition organizer collaborating on the 'Europe Meets Asia' conference track at APE.
• Singapore Tourism BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides MICE Sustainability Certification and supports APE as the host country's tourism authority, legitimizing the event as a sustainable international exhibition.
• Shenzhen Synergy International Expo Services Co., Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial designated travel service provider for APE, offering hotel reservations, airport transfers, local transportation, exhibition hall lunches, onsite translation, and exhibition guidance services.
• Burnaby Solutions Pte LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLicensed travel agency with Singapore Tourism Board providing professional travel management services for MICE events, handling hotel reservations for APE attendees.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Optica (OFC and CLEO): Optica (formerly OSA) organizes OFC (Optical Fiber Communication Conference) and CLEO (Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics), which are leading global exhibitions in optical communications and photonics. They compete with APE for optical communications exhibitors and technical attendees.
• China International Optoelectronic Expo (CIOE): CIOE is Asia's largest photonics and optoelectronic exhibition, held annually in Shenzhen, covering optical communications, lasers, infrared, and sensing. It is the most directly comparable pan-Asian photonics trade show to APE and serves overlapping exhibitor and visitor audiences.
• LASER World of Photonics: Organized by Messe München, LASER World of Photonics is the world's leading international photonics trade fair held biennially in Munich, with a China edition. It competes directly with APE for global photonics exhibitors seeking pan-Asian or international exposure.
• SPIE Photonics West: SPIE Photonics West is the largest photonics conference and exhibition in North America, covering lasers, optics, biomedical optics, and quantum. It competes with APE for international exhibitor mindshare and attendance in the photonics R&D and commercial community.
• SEMI / SEMICON events: SEMI organizes the SEMICON series of semiconductor manufacturing trade shows globally, including SEMICON Southeast Asia. APE's newly launched Asia Semiconductor Expo directly overlaps with SEMICON's exhibitor base and visitor audience in the region.

Emerging players

• Vision China (Shanghai): Vision China is a machine vision and industrial imaging exhibition held in Shanghai as part of the international Vision Show network. It overlaps with APE's Machine Vision Forum and industrial sensing exhibitor segments, serving as a focused competitor for that sub-vertical.

Broad incumbents

• Messe Frankfurt: Messe Frankfurt is one of the world's largest trade fair organizers, running technology and industrial exhibitions globally. While not photonics-specific, its scale and global sales force make it a broad incumbent competitor for photonics and electronics exhibition business.
• Reed Exhibitions: Reed Exhibitions operates a global portfolio of B2B trade shows including technology and electronics events. It is a broad incumbent competitor for photonics, semiconductor, and electronics exhibitor relationships worldwide.
• CES (Consumer Technology Association): CES is the world's largest consumer electronics and technology trade show held annually in Las Vegas. While consumer-focused, it competes with APE for embedded electronics and consumer photonics exhibitors seeking global exposure.

Regional players

• Hannover Messe: Hannover Messe is the world's leading industrial trade fair in Germany, covering automation, digital industry, and energy supply chains. While regionally focused on Europe, it overlaps with APE's advanced manufacturing and industrial photonics segments through its global exhibitor audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AsiaPhotonicsExpo-APE2025/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/APE2025
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ape-asia-photonics-expo

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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