Display Week 2026 Technical Symposium Highlights

Abstract

Dear Display-Passionate Friends, Students, and Colleagues,

On behalf of the Society for Information Display (SID) Program Committee, it is my great honor and pleasure to bid you all a heartfelt and warm welcome to Display Week 2026. The 63rd International Symposium, Seminar, and Exhibition will return to Los Angeles, California, on May 3–8.

The Technical Symposium, featured Tuesday through Friday, received a record-high number of more than 1,000 submissions. Of these submissions, more than 450 oral presentations in 118 sessions and 250 posters were selected, all peer reviewed. For the second year in a row, we have a full Friday symposium program with high-caliber presentations, so please arrange your travel plans accordingly to stay the last day as well.

The Technical Symposium will cover the latest advances in all aspects of display technologies and related fields, including imaging, AI, medical, and other emerging applications. From LCDs, OLEDs, and emissive applications to extended, virtual, and augmented reality, there is something for all areas of interest.

Each year, the Symposium's Special Topics reflect upcoming display technologies and themes, and this year is no exception. “Sustainable Displays and Green Technologies” has expanded significantly, including papers on sustainable display manufacturing, packaging, and transportation methods and displays for visual health. “Heterogeneous Integration on Glass and Other Substrates for Emerging Applications” will feature papers on synergies between display and semiconductor manufacturing.

This year, we will introduce two new Special Topics. The first, “Next-Generation Materials: Perovskites and Beyond,” will delve into future light sources for displays and other applications, including advanced, emerging perovskite emitter materials and LEDs. The second, “Super-Sensing for Enhanced Awareness,” will explore how XR combined with various sensors is paving the way for next-generation personal devices.

Some sessions will include panel discussions on selected topics in addition to the oral presentations. Additionally, the author interviews will be more accessible to attendees through a scheduling system. Do not miss out on these opportunities, as well as the poster sessions, for in-depth discussions and enhanced networking.

Among these offerings are also Sunday Short Courses, which will provide in-depth learning on fundamental display topics. Monday features the Business Conference, providing insights into the evolution of the supply-chain and commercial aspects of the display business. Seminars will provide a comprehensive overview on several topics, and the “Displays 101” course (great for students and professionals alike) as well as the Computer Vision and AI Conference are back for a second year.

Tuesday kicks off with the amazing keynote presentations, followed by the opening of the Exhibit Hall, where the latest and greatest display innovations will be available to view through Thursday. While on the show floor, be sure to also check out the I-Zone, the Exhibitors’ Forum, and the Center Stage featuring panels on Women in Tech, XR, and microLEDs as well as the CEO Forum and India Business Forum. Wednesday will include the Display Industry Awards Luncheon with a keynote speaker and the “Display the Future Dinner and Showcase” in the evening.

I am honored to have had the opportunity to serve as program chair for Display Week 2026. However, this kind of event does not come together by itself, so I would like to deeply thank the entire team who makes Display Week a reality every year. Your efforts are truly amazing in enabling this global and cross-disciplinary event. It has been wonderful working with you over the past year.

David Hermann

Technical Program Chair

Display Week 2026

Compiled by Lori A. Wilson

This year's program covers all the latest topics, helping attendees to gain knowledge, connections, and valuable industry insights.

Wherever your interests take you, Display Week, SID's International Symposium, Seminar, and Exhibition, is the place to be for cutting-edge industry research. This year's meeting will occur on May 3–8 in Los Angeles California, with the Exhibits Hall open May 5–7. Each year, this premier gathering of researchers and technologists details all the important innovations in displays and related technology.

During Display Week, you will collaborate with more than 7,000 attendees across the displays ecosystem who are setting the course for the future. The Symposium is the technical core of Display Week, featuring more than 450 papers and 250 posters selected from over 1,000 submissions from leading researchers and engineers across the global display industry.

As a service to our readers, we have highlighted noteworthy presentations. These compelling research trends can be a guide as to how you earmark your sessions. Visit displayweek.org for more details and a full schedule.