June 30, 2009 – Available Now on the Conference Program:
  Invited Speakers
  Tutorial Speakers
  Workshops and Panels

June 29, 2009 – Submissions Open for 2010—Submit Your Paper Now!

June 15, 2009 – New Visa Waiver Program

Optical Solutions to Power Your Network

OFC/NFOEC is indisputably the world’s leading global 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

OFC/NFOEC is the one event you can’t afford to miss to see the most significant technical advances and the latest cost-cutting, productivity-enhancing solutions that will help your business thrive. OFC/NFOEC—your premier resource for learning, advancing, and applying optical communications and networking technology.

High Quality Science

• Invited Presentations given by experts in the field
• Peer-reviewed technical presentations
• Up-to-the-minute research presented in Postdeadline Sessions
• Half-day Short Courses providing various Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Variety of presentation formats

Comprehensive Programming

• Highly regarded Invited Presenters
• Short Courses with a broad range of topic areas
• Notable Plenary Session features exceptional keynote speakers
• Interactive Workshops and Panel Discussions
• Many technical sessions and numerous posters across two extraordinary sessions
• Trends, insights, and analyses by leaders in the field on what's in store for networks and telcos at the free-access-for-all Service Provider Summit and Market Watch

World Class Exhibition

• Over 500 Exhibitors
• Industry and Business programming on the show floor
• New product introductions
• Earliest previews of the most innovative new services
• Job Fair available to employers and job seekers

Registration opens in October 2009. See you in San Diego!