OFC/NFOEC 2006 Archive

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OFC/NFOEC 2006 was a resounding success and confirmed its role as the premier international event for both the science and business of optical communications. More than 700 technical talks emphasized the innovative technologies emerging within the field and reiterated the conference's position as the preeminent event for optical communications. Business sessions, like Market Watch and the Service Provider Summit, spotlighted hot industry topics including IPTV, FTTx developments and network evolutions to standing-room only audiences. On-floor demonstrations showcased products at the forefront of our industry, and our exhibiting and sponsoring companies unveiled a host of new product and corporate announcements, including those from Bookham, Corning, JDSU, Opnext and others.

The conference is truly the must-attend global event for optical communications. Approximately 40% of the more than 600 participating companies came from outside the United States, with more than 80 companies attending from the hot Pacific Rim region. Additionally, 60% of technical talks were presented by engineers and scientists from outside the U.S. International attendance continues to grow for this event as well, with more than 55 countries represented and the field's leading minds from around the world in attendance.

Overall attendance for the conference was also quite strong, reaching 13,000 registrants. OFC/NFOEC realized technical registrations at nearly 3,000 and excellent floor traffic. In fact, on-site rebook was one of the strongest to date.

There was a real sense of an industry upswing this year and leading analyst reports were optimistic about what 2006 has in store for optical communications. Every indicator is showing that innovation is alive and well in the industry again.

OFC/NFOEC 2007 will certainly address these developments, new topics and more when it convenes in Anaheim March 25 - 29, 2007. We'll see you there!