On October 25, 2026, the “Commemorating the 40 Years of China’s Optical Security Industry – Holography Technology Art Works Exhibition” officially opened.
Suzhou Image Technology organized this event. It aimed to review the development of China’s optical security industry over the past four decades. It also showcased the scientific research and artistic achievements related to holographic technology and promoted exchanges between the academic and industrial sectors.
Over the past four decades, China’s holographic and optical anti-counterfeiting industry has undergone a process from academic research and experimental exploration to technological application and industrialization development.
University research teams and industry practitioners have been continuously exploring micro-nano optics, holographic imaging, and intelligent anti-counterfeiting technologies, promoting the continuous development of related technologies and accumulating rich experience in practical applications.
This exhibition and the accompanying exchange activities were not only a review of this development process but also a vision for future technological exploration and industrial cooperation.
Industry and Academic Leaders Gathered for the Opening
Guests gathered together to witness the opening of the exhibition. The ribbon-cutting ceremony brought together representatives from universities, research institutions, industry organizations, and enterprises.
The attending guests included:
- Professor Liu Shou of Xiamen University, a pioneer of embossed holography in China and Honorary Chair of the exhibition and private salon
- Associate Professor Wang Shuo, Director of the Holographic Art Laboratory at Beijing Institute of Graphic Communication and Chair of the exhibition and private salon
- Professor Yu Chongxiu of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, a senior scholar in holography and optical information processing in China
- Chander Shekhar Jeena, Secretary General of the International Optical Technology Association (IOTA)
- Mr. Yin Rongwu, President of the China Anti-Counterfeiting Association
- Mr. Sun Jiancheng, Chairman of Zhejiang Jinghua Laser Technology Co., Ltd.
- Mr. Hu Zuyuan, Chairman of Suzhou Image Technology Co., Ltd.
The director of the National Museum of Serbia also attended and sent his congratulations.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was presided over by Ms. Gong Chunyan, the deputy general manager of Image Technology. Guests from the academic research and industrial application fields of holographic technology witnessed the opening of the exhibition together.
After the ceremony, the attending guests visited Image Tech’s Light Mastery Tech Innovation Center to further understand the exploration and innovative practices of related technologies.
A Private Salon Connecting Research and Industry
After the opening ceremony, the first private salon began. Participants from universities, research institutions, and the front lines of industry shared their research results, exchanged practical experiences, and discussed the connection between technological innovation and practical application, focusing on the development history and future direction of holographic technology.
The salon was opened with a speech by Mr. Hu Zuyuan, the chairman of Image Tech. He introduced the guests present in a humorous way and expressed his gratitude to the organizations and units that provided support and sponsorship for this event.
This private salon invited scholars from universities in the field of holography and 3D display, as well as representatives from enterprises in the optical anti-counterfeiting and packaging industries, to jointly discuss multiple cutting-edge topics, including:
- Research and exploration in brain holography
- The relationship between holographic imaging and art
- Advances in large-format, high-performance holographic diffractive devices and their applications
- True 3D holographic display technologies and their future development
- Large-viewing-angle, high-resolution 3D light-field displays
- Advanced lithographic mastering technologies
- Realistic 3D window holographic displays
- The evolution of embossed optical packaging and anti-counterfeiting technologies
Some discussions focused on basic research, while others looked at new technologies and their practical uses.
Participants shared their research, technical progress, and industry experience. They also discussed the challenges of turning new ideas into real products and applications.
Industry leaders shared their experiences in product development, technological innovation, and market applications. Their discussions showed how new technologies could improve products and support the industry’s growth.
Roundtable Discussion: Exploring Holography Across Disciplines
The roundtable discussion started with the physics of holography and moved on to other ideas, including holographic biology, holographic views of the universe, holographic philosophy, and holographic healing.
People from different academic and professional backgrounds shared their views, raised questions, and discussed the research value and possible applications of these ideas.
The discussion also explored how the concept of holography was understood and used in different fields, beyond its traditional technical applications.
To close the day’s discussions, Professor Yu Chongxiu of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications gave a concluding speech, sharing his thoughts on the day’s discussions and key takeaways.
Bringing Research, Art, and Industry Together Through Light
Exhibits and art works were showcased at Holo Image Art Space. The venue gave visitors a chance to experience holography through art and technology, while connecting with people working in different fields.
The exhibition and salon kept guests engaged from morning until late evening. There were plenty of technical discussions, new ideas, and reunions among longtime colleagues.
In the evening, guests gathered at Huanxiu Xiaozhu for a more relaxed get-together. They enjoyed Suzhou pingtan, along with Shaoxing rice wine and Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs. Conversations about the industry’s future continued over dinner.
Looking Ahead
Forty years of development have laid a strong foundation for China’s optical security industry.
The Holography Technology Art Works Exhibition and private salon brought people together to share their work, exchange ideas, and explore what’s next for holography.
For us at Suzhou Image Technology, it was a pleasure to welcome so many scholars, industry professionals, and international guests to Suzhou.
The conversations throughout the day showed just how much there was to explore when research, art, and industry came together.
And as the gathering came to an end, one thing was clear: there was still plenty to discover in holography and optical security, and many more conversations worth having.
