About Exhibition SPIE/SIOM Pacific Rim Laser Damage 2026 will be held from 20th - 23rd May 2026 at Hangzhou Huajiashan Resort in Hangzhou, China. This is the premier international forum dedicated to the physics and technology of optical materials for high-power and high-energy lasers. It facilitates the exchange of groundbreaking research on damage mechanisms, thin-film fabrication, and advanced material characterization. By bringing together global experts from academia and industry, PLD 2026 aims to accelerate the development of high-strength optics, pushing the boundaries of laser intensity and long-term system reliability across the Pacific Rim and beyond.