Optics & Photonics Kansai

Optics & Photonics Kansai / 光イノベーションKYOTO 2027 (KOTO)

Optics & Photonics Kansai (Japanese: 光・レーザー関西) is an annual photonics trade exhibition organised by The Optronics Co., Ltd. (株式会社オプトロニクス社). The series has been held at MyDome Osaka since 2019; the 2026 edition ran 15–16 July 2026 in Osaka.

For 2027 the show moves from Osaka to Kyoto and is rebranded 光イノベーションKYOTO 2027 — Kyoto Optics & Photonics Technology Opening (KOTO), held 21–23 July 2027 (Wed–Fri) at Miyako Messe (Kyoto International Exhibition Hall), 9-1 Okazaki Seishojicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8343, Japan. Opening hours 10:00–17:00 (last day until 16:00).

• Organiser: The Optronics Co., Ltd.
• Co-organiser: Kyoto Prefecture
• Supporter (planned): Laser Technology Research Institute Foundation; Japan Laser Processing Society; Laser Platform Association; Kyoto Optical Technology Research Group; Osaka Science & Technology Center
• Cooperating (planned): The Laser Society of Japan; OPTICS & PHOTONICS International Council (OPI Council); JPC Kansai / Japan Photonics Council; The Optical Society of Japan

Exhibits: optical materials and elements, optical components, laser components, laser devices and systems, optical imaging equipment, mechanical and precision components, peripheral and support equipment, software and related equipment.

Planned zones: Optics / Laser / Precision Machining; Optics x Semiconductor; Quantum Technology; Kyoto Optical Technology; Aviation & Aerospace x Optics.

Visitor profile: engineers, product developers and marketers from measurement instruments, aerospace, security, information and communications, AI, automotive manufacturing, robotics, medical and bio, precision machinery, metal and non-metal processing, logistics, environment and agriculture.

Key schedule: exhibitor early-bird discount deadline end of February 2027; exhibitor information registration early May 2027; application deadline 31 May 2027; move-in 20 July 2027; show days 21–23 July 2027.

Source: official show site https://koto-expo.jp/ (verified 2026-10-03). Previous edition site: https://www.optronics.co.jp/opto-kansai/ .