The China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE) is a worldwide renowned exhibition, which presents the most advanced optoelectronic technologies and innovations. CIOE was established in 1999 in Shenzhen. This event has been held annually for the past 13 years at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, China. As the world's largest Optoelectronic expo, it has been an UFI-approved event since 2007.

The 14th CIOE (CIOE 2012) will once again be held at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, from September 6 to 9, 2012 over a total exhibition area of 100,000 sqm. It will comprise four concurrent sub-expositions, focusing on optical communications, lasers & infrared applications, precision optics, and LEDs. More than 3,000 exhibitors are expected to present the most advanced optoelectronic technologies and products at CIOE 2012. The China International Optoelectronic Conference (CIOEC) will be held concurrently.

The concurrent events and various on-site activities will present many highlights and revelations to the optoelectronic world. A series of professional forums, including the China Optical Communication Technology and Development Forum, the LED Lighting Technology and Development, and the China's Optics Forum-International Conference for Applied Optics, will fully discuss topics in the fields of optical communications, lasers and infrared technologies, applied optics, and LED lighting etc. Government bodies, scientific academies, trade associations and enterprises will be invited to discuss industry situations and trends. Specially arranged presentations on New Products and Technologies will provide excellent marketing opportunities for the exhibitors. In addition, on-site activities such as round-table discussions, and face to face sourcing meetings will further enhance the communication between exhibitors and trade buyers.

In the year 2009, Global Sources became the Strategic Partner of CIOE. With Global Sources' professional management experiences and the widespread oversea marketing network, CIOE will provide you with more professional exhibition service and with more efficient trade platform.