SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing 2027 in Orlando, FL

SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing is the annual gathering for engineers, researchers, and program managers working across sensors, optics, imaging, and laser systems. The event combines a multi-track technical program with a commercial exhibition where suppliers present the latest components, instruments, and integrated solutions for defense, security, industrial, and environmental applications. Over five days in Orlando, attendees move between conference sessions, poster presentations, and an exhibit hall featuring system integrators, photonics manufacturers, and research organizations. The mix of basic science and applied engineering is what sets the event apart: a place to compare detector technologies, discuss imaging pipelines, and connect with the people who build the next generation of sensing platforms. For exhibitors, the show is a chance to meet procurement teams, prime contractors, and academic groups in a single venue. For delegates, it is a focused week of technical exchange and supplier scouting, with enough time to explore the broader Central Florida ecosystem and stay within easy reach of the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center.