LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA and Light Publishing Group Reach New Heights, Looking into the New Era of Laser and Quantum

In November 2024, the LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA and the Light Publishing Group (LPG) under the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, based on mutual trust and cooperation over the past years, reached a further strategic development consensus in anticipation of a year marked by disruptive technological revolutions. Together, they will form a more robust organic whole to realize the synergy effect, facilitating the deep integration of lasers and optoelectronics with quantum science and technology, and promoting related applications.

Group Photo of the Team of LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA and the LPG Team

The year 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA, and during this period, the event will collaborate with the LPG to jointly build the Light Conference on Laser & Quantum. As a bellwether of advanced laser and optoelectronic technology innovation in Asia, the exhibition attracts professionals in "light" manufacturing technology to gather together every year. At this important moment of the 20th anniversary, the close collaboration between the LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA and the LPG will add a significant highlight to the celebration of the exhibition.

As an internationally renowned academic platform, the Light Publishing Group (LPG) is committed to promoting scientific research and innovation in frontier fields such as optics, optoelectronics, and quantum science. It brings together outstanding scientific research achievements from around the world and continuously advances the dissemination and exchange of cutting-edge scientific and technological knowledge with its stringent academic standards and extensive international academic network. Its journals, including Light: Science & Applications, eLight, and Light: Advanced Manufacturing, are well-recognized internationally, providing profound academic support for the conference. The Light Conference on Laser & Quantum to be held on March 11-13, 2025 will focus on exploring the significant role that laser and quantum technologies play in developing new quality productive forces. The conference aims to create an international exchange platform that deeply integrates academia and industry. The conference will focus on two key topics: laser processing and manufacturing, and quantum technology.

Laser processing technology is an advanced technology that integrates optics, electromechanics, materials, and detection, boasting the advantages of high precision, fast speed, minimal deformation, zero material loss, and ease of automatic integration. It aligns with the general trend of advanced manufacturing such as intelligent manufacturing and green manufacturing. According to statistics from research institutions, the global laser processing market size has reached USD 22.27 billion in 2023 and is expected to increase to USD 24.02 billion in 2024. In the future, as the demand for efficient and sustainable green production increases in rapidly growing vertical industries such as electronics, healthcare, and materials processing, these industries will become important consumer markets for laser processing technology.

The year 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of modern quantum mechanics, and the United Nations has officially declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. Quantum technology is an emerging technology based on the principles of quantum mechanics. The development of quantum science and technology holds significant scientific importance and strategic value, and the designation of the "International Year of Quantum Science and Technology" highlights the positive role of quantum theory in building a modern technological society. The laser, as an important device in quantum science and technology, plays a significant role in quantum computing, quantum precision measurement, and quantum communication.

This conference aims to outline the innovative development of optoelectronic technology and quantum technology for as many professionals as possible in laser, optoelectronics, and even quantum industries. It will provide an in-depth interpretation of technological applications and scientific achievements and offer professionals an opportunity to jointly envision an infinite future and embrace the storm of science and technology.

The strategic collaboration between the two institutions combines the strengths of academia and industry, providing a valuable opportunity for interdisciplinary innovation in the fields of laser and quantum technologies. This collaboration will also lay a foundation for longer-term sound cooperation between the LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA and the LPG, opening up new prospects and exploring infinite innovative technologies for the development of laser and optoelectronics industries to higher levels.

20 Years' Glory of LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA

The LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA, backed by Messe München of Germany, has been rooted in Shanghai since 2006, targeting the Chinese market while radiating throughout the Asia-Pacific region. It deeply connects high-quality enterprises and buyers in the laser, optics, and optoelectronics industries across Asia and even the world. The exhibition collaborates with domestic and international optoelectronics professionals to actively promote the display of scientific and technological achievements, foster international cooperation and exchange, and jointly explore the future development direction of the optoelectronics industry. It focuses on new technologies and trends, driving the industry to higher levels and broader fields, and providing robust support and strong backing for high-quality development led by scientific and technological innovation. The year 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the LASER World of PHOTONICS CHINA, and a new session will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from March 11 to 13, 2025. The exhibition area will exceed 100,000 square meters for the first time, and the number of exhibitors will reach a record high. It will showcase the brilliant achievements and unlimited potential of the laser, optics, and optoelectronics industries.

About Light Publishing Group

Light Publishing Group (LPG) is an important supporting department responsible for academic journal publication and knowledge dissemination services of the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics (CIOMP), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Focusing on the development orientation, research direction, and discipline layout of the CIOMP, the LPG will give full play to the driving and demonstration role of leading journals and form an effective mechanism for complementary advantages and coordinated development of science and technology journals with "regional development, interdisciplinary studies, and talent cultivation" as the core. The LPG is rooted in China and faces the world to build a cluster of Light brand journals with Chinese characteristics and international influence.