Conference Program

The Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (OFC/NFOEC) is the premier international event for both the science and business of optical communications and networking. With a comprehensive technical program and the largest all-optical business exhibition, OFC/NFOEC creates and maintains a strong link between technical excellence and business practice. There's no greater value in the industry.

If you work in Access/FTTx, Carrier/Transport/Telecom, Datacom, Test and Measurement, Green Technology, Optical Grids, or any optical communications field this is the one event you can’t afford to miss.

  • Learn about the newest research and developments
  • See the latest cutting-edge applications
  • Hear from top luminaries in industry and academia
  • Discover productivity-enhancing solutions that will increase your business’s efficiency and profitability
  • Attend OFC/NFOEC and be part of the event that brings together the people, products, and information that drive optical communications
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.

 

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

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

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.

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:
FTTx Center – with live demonstrations and product displays
OSP/Fiber Technology Showcase – featuring special presentations and demonstrations about today's fiber optic technology
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
Special Exhibitor Pavilions for Green Telecom & ROADMs