About OFC/NFOEC

OFC/NFOEC—The World’s Largest Optical Communications & Networking Event

OFC/NFOEC is the world’s leading international conference for optical communications and networking professionals. Attend OFC/NFOEC and be part of the event that brings together the people, products, and information that drive optical communications and networking.

It’s all here!

  • Access/FTTx
  • Carrier/Transport/Telecom
  • Datacom
  • Test and Measurement
  • Green Technology
  • Optical Grids
  • And More!

No other week is as intense as the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC) and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (NFOEC). For over 35 years people have been coming from all corners of the earth to meet and greet, teach and learn, make connections and move business forward for this one week each year.

Who should attend OFC/NFOEC:

- Executive Management - Manufacturing Engineer - Network Architect
- Product Development Manager - Professor/Educator - Purchasing Manager/Specialist
- Researcher/Scientist
- Sales/Marketing - Systems Engineer
- Test and Measurement Engineer - Venture Capitalist  

Whether you are an attendee, exhibitor, presenter or member of the press, this conference has programs and features tailored to YOUR needs and interests.

It’s all here for you—in one location. Attend the technical conference and the exhibits or just the exhibits—one day or all five days!

 

Plenary Session

The lineup of keynotes at OFC/NFOEC 2010 will connect you to the industry's most critical business and technology trends.

Short Courses

Enhance your conference experience with a Short Course. Short Courses are available for a fee and registration is required.

Virtual Tradeshow

Get the information you need beforehand. View company descriptions, search by product categories, get an advance look at company product showcases, obtain contact information and see the company’s booth location. Use this new and interactive tool to plan your trip and target the exhibitors that interest you. Come back often since information is constantly updated!

Service Provider Summit

A whole day of programming for service providers and carriers includes a keynote presentation, panel discussions and networking opportunities.

Conference
Schedule-at-a-Glance

View the complete schedule of events online for the times and dates of all OFC/NFOEC activities.

OFC/NFOEC Workshops

Workshops provide an interactive learning environment where the audience and speakers discuss and debate the latest technology.

International Attendees
Letter of Invitation

If you need a visa to attend OFC/NFOEC in San Diego, California USA, please obtain one in advance of the show.

OFCmap

Invited Speakers

Speakers are chosen through a highly selective nominations process to keep attendees at the forefront of optical communications.

World-Class Exhibition

OFC/NFOEC is the industry’s leading tradeshow featuring over 500 companies showcasing solutions that can increase your revenue, cut costs, and improve your bottom line.

Market Watch

This three-day series of panel sessions engages the applications and business communities in such emerging areas as 100G standards, ROADMs, DWDM, and other optical communications network applications. Presentations and panel discussions feature esteemed guest speakers from industry, research, and the investment community.

Exhibit Floor Activities & Schedule

More bonus show floor activities include:
Fiber Optic Switch & Technology Center – featuring demonstrations and discussions on the latest in fiber switching technologies such as colorless/directionless reconfigurable and sub-microsecond switching
FTTx Center – with live demonstrations and product displays
POF Market and Technical Opportunities Presentation – reviews the year's new industry developments
Video Theater – gives an in-depth look into the world of fiber optics
Job Fair – offers opportunities for employers and job seekers from all areas of optical communications to connect
Optical Switch Pavilion – this pavilion will be focused on ROADMs
Green Telecom Pavilion – featuring companies whose Green Technology products are already on the market
Asia Pavilion – The Asian Telecom Market is growing by leaps and bounds every year. See what products companies in China and Taiwan have on display for you to learn about the future of this rapidly growing market segment
German Pavilion – The German Pavilion features companies from Germany that are leaders in Optical Fiber Communications. Stop by these booths to see where optical fiber communications began and where it is headed

Special Symposia

Two multi-session special symposia will highlight Quantum Communications and Optical Interconnects for the Computercom Era.