Conference Program

Check back regularly for updated lists of speakers and other program information. Mark your calendar to attend OFC/NFOEC—your global source for learning, advancing, and applying optical communications and networking technology.


Online Conference Program

Searchable Conference Program Available Online

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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.

Non-US 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.

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

Special Symposia

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