Key Words of AR/VR Industry: Acceleration, Evolving, and Integration

September 9-11, 2026

Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center

Shenzhen, China

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Consumer AR glasses are finally having their moment in 2026, and many believe they're poised to become the next major computing platform after the smartphone.

The global AR glasses shipments are expected to surpass 10 million units this year, with a CAGR of 60%. Yet the industry has faced a stubborn challenge: how do you deliver a wide field of view and crisp image quality in a pair of glasses? The answer is the waveguide technology. Today, several companies are taking different approaches to designing waveguides that offer the optimal size, weight, cost, and efficiency parameters for the extended reality market.

If you're following or building AR/VR solutions, the AR&VR Expo at CIOE 2026 is a must-attend event. You'll experience the entire ecosystem under one roof, from core optical components to actual products.

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Find The Major Trends of AR/VR at CIOE

In 2026, several major trends are shaping the AR/VR industry:

• Consumer market acceleration: Lightweight, intelligent AR glasses are now available for a lower price, with applications expanding to navigation, information alerts, and entertainment

• Optical solutions evolving: Waveguide technology is moving toward hybrid approaches, with improved production yields and significantly lower costs

• AI + AR deep integration: AI smart glasses combine optical displays with on-device compute power for real-time translation, environment recognition, and voice interaction

The AR&VR Expo focuses on the entire AR/VR supply chain, connecting upstream component suppliers, device manufacturers, solution providers, software developers, and content creators to build a full ecosystem. It showcases AR Waveguide, AR display modules, imaging systems, sensors, AR glasses, software & algorithm, and many more.

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Concurrent AR/VR Conferences During CIOE

Beyond the exhibition floor, CIOE 2026 will host multiple high-quality AR/VR conferences and forums, bringing together leading voices from academia, industry, and investment communities to explore the future direction of the sector.