# Global Photonics Economic Forum

- Dates: 24 September 2026 to 25 September 2026
- Location: Málaga, Spain
- Organiser: Optica
- Industry: Hardware & IoT

## About

The Global Photonics Economic Forum 2026 is a strategic platform for industry leaders in photonics and semiconductors. It focuses on addressing geopolitical trade dynamics, supply chain resilience, scaling innovations, investment, and the role of photonics in defense and security. The event is intended for CEOs, senior executives, and stakeholders in the photonics industry.

## Who attends

A Strategic Platform for Industry Leaders

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.optica.org/events/industry_events/2026/global_photonics_economic_forum/)
- [Registration](https://www.optica.org/events/industry_events/2026/global_photonics_economic_forum/registration/)
- [Agenda](https://www.optica.org/events/industry_events/2026/global_photonics_economic_forum/schedule/)

## Topics

- Electric & Electronics
- Marketing

## Where to stay

- **Petit Palace Plaza Málaga**: 90 m from the venue, 4 stars, 3 Calle Moreno Monroy, Malaga, 29015
  - [Hotel website](https://www.petitpalace.com/en/petit-palace-plaza-malaga/)
  - Phone: +34 952222132
- **Hotel Molina Lario**: 120 m from the venue, 4 stars, 22 Calle Molina Lario, 29015
- **AC Hotel Málaga Palacio**: 130 m from the venue, 4 stars, 1 Calle Cortina del Muelle, 29015
- **Hotel Don Curro**: 140 m from the venue, 3 stars, 9 Calle Sancha de Lara, Málaga, 29015
- **Room Mate Larios Hotel**: 150 m from the venue, 4 stars, 2 Calle Marqués de Larios, Málaga, 29005
  - [Hotel website](https://room-matehotels.com/en/larios/)
- **Hotel Vincci Larios Diez**: 180 m from the venue, 4 stars, 10 Calle Marqués de Larios, Málaga, 29005
  - [Hotel website](https://www.vinccihoteles.com/hoteles/malaga/vincci-larios-diez/)
  - Phone: +34 951 02 93 70
- **Hotel Casa Miraflores**: 190 m from the venue, 3 Calle José Denis Belgrano, 29015
- **Hotel Carlos V**: 210 m from the venue, 2 stars, 10 Calle Císter, 29015

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #gpef2025

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