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LGD in TECH is a Global Membership Consortium Devoted to Technology-Grade Grown Diamond Material and
Growers, Researchers and Tech Product Developers that Benefit From Its Use.

Exhibitions and Conferences

2026

LGDinTECH and its members will be exhibiting, attending, and/or sponsoring at these international trade shows and conferences in 2026. 

Many leading LGDinTECH members will be exhibiting or attending with LGDinTECH.  

We look forward to meeting show attendees interested in learning the latest diamond material developments and building collaborations with our members.

Event Organizer Dates Location Attend – Why go Exhibit – Value
SPIE Photonics West 2026SPIEJan 17–22, 2026 (Expo Jan 20–22)San Francisco, CA — Moscone CenterDensest buyer mix for laser/quantum optics; windows & thermal needs discovery.High aisle traffic from R&D & OEMs; showcase diamond windows/optics & thermal parts.
OFC 2026 (Optical Fiber Communication)Optica (with co-sponsors)Mar 15–19, 2026 (Expo Mar 17–19)Los Angeles, CA — LA Convention CenterMeet photonics system teams exploring thermal/packaging & quantum networking.Position diamond as reliability/thermal upgrade in transceivers, PIC packaging, lidar.
SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing 2026SPIEApr 26–30, 2026 (Expo Apr 28–30)National Harbor, MD — Gaylord NationalPrime contractors/integrators for rugged optics & sensing; diamond windows/IR demand.Impact/abrasion/thermal demos for defense PMs; quick meetings & follow-ups.
CS International 2026 (AngelTech)Angel Business Communications / AngelTechApr 20–22, 2026Brussels, BelgiumExec-level GaN/SiC/packaging dialogue; ideal for GaN-on-diamond evangelism.High-signal tabletop; co-located conferences multiply relevant footfall.
MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit 2026Materials Research Society (MRS)Apr 26–May 1, 2026Honolulu, HIMaterials researchers for growth/defects/NV centers; recruit collaborators & students.Reach lab managers & metrology buyers; great for growth services & polishing/metrology.
CLEO 2026 (Conference on Lasers & Electro-Optics)Optica (with APS & IEEE Photonics Society)May 17–21, 2026 (Expo May 19–20)Charlotte, NCQuantum photonics & high-power lasers; fits diamond Raman, windows, heat spreaders.Demo thermal advantages vs sapphire/SiC to laser OEMs; targeted tech conversations.
CS MANTECH 2026CS MANTECH (non-profit)May 18–21, 2026Portland, OR — Marriott Downtown WaterfrontManufacturing-focused compound-semi audience; process partners for GaN-on-diamond.Meet foundry/process & packaging teams; position wafers, metallization, polishing.
Compound Semiconductor Week (CSW) 2026CSW 2026 Organizing Committee (Japan)May 24–28, 2026Kumamoto, Japan — Kumamoto-jo HallInternational GaN/SiC/diamond crowd; strong Asia partners & collabs.Technical buyers for epi, substrates, thermal interfaces; high-quality leads.
Space Tech Expo USA 2026Smarter ShowsJun 3–4, 2026 (Networking Jun 2)Anaheim, CA — Anaheim Convention CenterPayload & bus OEMs shopping rugged windows and thermal management.Showcase diamond windows/optics + heat spreaders to primes & Tier-1s in one hall.
IEEE IMS 2026 (International Microwave Symposium)IEEE MTT-SJun 7–12, 2026Boston, MAFlagship RF/microwave; PA/thermal/packaging decision-makers.Position GaN-on-diamond & heat spreaders directly to RF OEMs; high demo ROI.
SPIE Optics + Photonics 2026SPIEAug 23–27, 2026 (Expo Aug 25–27)San Diego, CA — San Diego Convention CenterOptics/coatings/windows R&D; strong SoCal buyer base.Consistent traffic from optics labs & system houses; great for coatings & windows.
Small Satellite Conference 2026Space Dynamics Laboratory (Utah State Univ.)Aug 23–26, 2026Salt Lake City, UT — Salt Palace Convention CenterPayload/thermal teams for smallsats; fast-moving conversations.Compact booth works; sell survivability/weight via diamond windows/heat spreaders.
International Conference on Diamond & Carbon Materials (ICDCM) 2026ElsevierAug 30–Sep 3, 2026Donostia–San Sebastián, SpainDiamond-specific meeting; meet top players across windows, electronics, quantum.Boutique booths; deep technical audience for recruiting & collaborations.
European Microwave Week (EuMW) 2026European Microwave Association (EuMA)Oct 4–9, 2026London, UK — ExCeL LondonRF/microwave + defense ecosystem; EU primes present.Put GaN-on-diamond demos before PA designers/thermal engineers; strong lead volume.
SEMICON West 2026SEMIOct 13–15, 2026San Francisco, CA — Moscone CenterDevice makers, OSATs, equipment vendors; packaging-level thermal adoption.Cross-ecosystem exposure; meetings with packaging/materials teams & standards bodies.
AVS 72nd International Symposium & Exhibition (AVS72)American Vacuum Society (AVS)Nov 8–13, 2026Pittsburgh, PA — David L. Lawrence Convention CenterVacuum/CVD/thin-film community; tool partners & process engineers.Great for growth chamber parts, metrology, surface finishing solutions.
MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit 2026Materials Research Society (MRS)Nov 29–Dec 4/5, 2026Boston, MA — Hynes Convention Center & SheratonBroad materials buyer base incl. quantum/thermal; recruit talent & collaborators.Strong traffic from lab managers & procurement; ideal for services, substrates, polishing.