At a press conference held by the Information Office of the Jinan Municipal People’s Government on January 28, it was announced that the 2026 World Laser Industry Conference will take place from March 13 to 15, 2026, with the main venues set at the Bodor Laser Global Headquarters and the Shandong International Convention and Exhibition Center.

At a press conference held by the Information Office of the Jinan Municipal People’s Government on January 28, it was announced that the 2026 World Laser Industry Conference will take place from March 13 to 15, 2026, with the main venues set at the Bodor Laser Global Headquarters and the Shandong International Convention and Exhibition Center.

The conference will be held under the theme "Focus on Jinan, Liaise with the Future". It is jointly organized by the China Optics and Optoelectronics Manufacturers Association , Shandong University, and Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), and co-organized by the Jinan International Chamber of Commerce, State Key Laboratory of Solid-State Laser Technology, Shandong Laser Industry Promotion Association, Licheng International Chamber of Commerce, Jinan Bodor CNC Machine Co., Ltd., Xinchenghua International Exhibition (Shandong) Group Co., Ltd., Shandong Chenghua Laser Industrial Internet Co., Ltd. , among others.

Guided by the principles of "global vision, industry focus, and pragmatic cooperation", the conference will feature an opening ceremony, a main forum, entrepreneur roundtables, and 20 specialized forums. A concurrent Laser Industry Exhibition, covering nearly 20,000 square meters, will showcase the latest technological achievements and application scenarios across the laser industry.

The event is expected to bring together nine distinguished academicians and fellows, including members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Royal Academy of Engineering (UK), along with over 30 international experts and buyers from more than eight countries. Leaders from global laser enterprises and representatives from leading research institutions will gather to build a highly efficient collaborative platform integrating government, industry, academia, research, finance, services, and end users, accelerating the deep integration of laser technologies with diverse industrial sectors.

Four Key Highlights of the 2026 Conference

Enhanced Professionalism and Industry Impact For the first time, the conference adopts a market-oriented operational model, guided by industrial development needs. Under government guidance, industry associations, research institutions, chambers of commerce, and professional exhibition organizers jointly establish an integrated conference-and-exhibition platform, leveraging market mechanisms to aggregate high-quality resources across the entire industrial chain.

Strong Focus on the Real Economy, with Chain-Leading Enterprises at the Core Centered on key links of the laser industry chain, the conference will encourage deep participation from leading laser enterprises nationwide. Through thematic forums, technology showcases, and supply–demand matchmaking, the event aims to strengthen upstream and downstream collaboration and enhance the quality and efficiency of the real economy.

A New High in International Engagement, Sharing Global Insights Key academic leaders in photonics and optoelectronics from the University of Cambridge, Shandong University, and Qilu University of Technology, along with authoritative scholars from international research institutions and industry leaders, will present cutting-edge perspectives on global laser technology trends and future development.

Strong Pragmatic Orientation with Tangible Outcomes The conference will facilitate the signing and implementation of multiple high-quality cooperation projects, while the exhibition is expected to generate a number of on-site orders—delivering concrete results under the model of “driving industry through conferences, attracting investment through exhibitions, and empowering urban development.”

As one of the core organizers and a representative chain-leading enterprise based in Jinan, Bodor Laser will play an active role throughout the event. According to Li Dong, Director of Public Affairs at Jinan Bodor CNC Machine Co., Ltd., the selection of the Bodor Laser Global Headquarters Dream Park as the main venue will offer global guests an immersive experience highlighting three core strengths: independent innovation in key technologies, large-scale high-end manufacturing capabilities, and industry leadership through the integration of technology and human-centered design—demonstrating an industrial force originating in China and serving the world.

The 2026 World Laser Industry Conference is a flagship international cooperation platform continuously cultivated by the City of Jinan and a concrete measure supporting the city’s “Strong Industrial City” strategy. As a chain-leading enterprise, Bodor Laser will leverage this platform to collaborate with partners worldwide, advance laser industry development, deepen international cooperation, and contribute to consolidating and enhancing Jinan’s strategic position as “China’s Third Pole of the Laser Industry.”