OFS 2026 in Raleigh, NC — Nov 30–Dec 4, 2026

The International Conference on Optical Fiber Sensors (OFS), held since 1983, returns for its 30th edition as the leading global forum for advances in fiber-optic sensing and related photonic technologies. OFS 2026 takes place November 30 – December 4 at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, gathering researchers, engineers, industry innovators and end-users from around the world. Across the week, attendees can expect oral and poster sessions, pre-conference tutorials, workshops and a technical exhibition covering distributed and smart sensing, biomedical and chemical sensing, fiber gratings, structural health monitoring, integrated photonics and environmental monitoring. The program is designed to connect cutting-edge research with commercial applications and hands-on demonstrations. Beyond the sessions, OFS 30 offers networking receptions, poster discussions and social events that make it easy to build collaborations across academia and industry. Registration pricing includes early-bird rates for general admission and students, and a call for papers invites submissions for proceedings. Raleigh serves as a fitting host: a vibrant research and technology hub in the U.S. Southeast, with convenient hotels and dining within walking distance of the Convention Center. Whether you are presenting, exhibiting or attending to follow the latest photonic sensing breakthroughs, OFS 2026 is the week to plan around.