Optical Communication Expo (CIOE Information and Communication Expo) 2027
About the Expo
CIOE's Information and Communication Expo (Optical Communication Expo) is a highly influential professional exhibition for information and communication technology. It showcases the entire industry chain - components, chips, devices, modules, equipment and solutions - as well as semiconductor materials and equipment, serving the telecommunications, data centre and emerging markets. CIOE is building a professional platform for equipment manufacturers, contractors, operators, internet companies and industry stakeholders for business matchmaking, international collaboration and brand visibility.
CIOE 2027 Facts
- Dates: September 8-10, 2027 (28th edition)
- Venue: Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao'an), Shenzhen, China
- Eight thematic expos: information & communication, precision optics & camera, laser, AR/VR, infrared, sensing, displays, photonics innovation
- 4,000+ exhibitors from 30+ countries and regions
- Co-located with IICIE 2027 (International Integrated Circuit Innovation Expo) and elexcon 2027 (Shenzhen International Electronics & Embedded Expo); 320,000 sqm total, 5,000+ exhibitors and 320,000+ expected professional visitors
- Over 90 concurrent forums and events across optoelectronics, integrated circuits and embedded systems
Exhibit Scope
Optical communication chips (VCSEL, DFB/EML, tunable laser, TEC, PIN/APD, IC, TIA, LD driver, CDR, high-speed modulator, pump laser, PLC, AWG), optical subassemblies (TOSA, ROSA, BOSA, OSA, diode, isolator and collimator assemblies, demux/mux, MT-FA), optical devices (amplifiers, WDM, add-drop multiplexers, waveguide devices, fiber optic connectors, splitters, circulators, converters, ceramic ferrules), optical modules (transceivers, transponders, coherent and pluggable modules, silicon photonics modules) and optical transmission equipment (SDH, Ethernet, EPON/GPON/NGPON, OLT, XGS-PON smart home gateways, fiber optic transceivers).
Data Center & Emerging Categories
The 2027 edition also lists dedicated categories for optical data center equipment (Ethernet and ToR/Leaf switches, optical storage, servers, hot-swap AC power, structured cabling, data center and micro-module solutions), broadcasting communication equipment, wireless communication (RF components, filters, power amplifiers, base station antennas, small cells), optical fiber materials and cable/fiber sensing, wiring products, wire and cable manufacturing equipment, test and measurement instruments, and semiconductor materials, equipment and manufacturing.
Automotive Optical Communication
Automotive optical communication is presented as a dedicated showcase category within the Information and Communication Expo.
Source
Official CIOE website cioe.cn, English 'CIOE at a Glance' (Brief.html) and the Chinese CIOE home page, both stating September 8-10, 2027 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center (checked 2026-10-29).
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Venue Map and Hotels Around
Shenzhen - Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, Guangdong, China