Trade fair  /  September 23, 2026  -  September 24, 2026

W3+ Fair 2026

The W3+ Fair is considered one of the key meeting places for high-tech experts in Central Germany. At the trade show and accompanying conference in Photonics Valley Jena, leading companies, research institutions, and specialized niche providers come together to present and jointly develop the latest solutions in the fields of photonics, optics, electronics, sensor technology, and mechanics.

The focal points of this year’s W3+ Fair are:

  • Photonics Futures: Markets, Opportunities & Applications
  • Semiconductors & High-End Manufacturing
  • MedTech as a Growth Engine
  • Defense & Dual Use
  • Coatings for Precision Optical Systems
  • Jena Digital with AI, LLMs & Digital Product Pass
  • Optics & Photonics in Microtechnology
  • SpaceTech & New Space
  • EPIC: Greater Sovereignty for the European Optics and Photonics Industry
  • Exhibitor Pitches & High-Profile Keynotes

Fraunhofer IST will have a booth to showcase current developments and application examples in the field of optical and electronic systems.

You will find us in Hall 3, booth number H6b.