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 2011 will connect you to the industry's most critical business and technology trends.

• Short Courses

Offered Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, Short Courses provide an excellent opportunity to learn about new products, cutting-edge technology and vital information at the forefront of communications. 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

On Wednesday, take advantage of 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

Offered on Sunday evening or Monday morning. Workshops provide an interactive learning environment where the audience and speakers discuss and debate the latest technology.

•Letter of Invitation

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

Tutorials

OFC/NFOEC tutorial presentations are one-hour instructional talks designed to provide reviews of important progress in research.

Rump Session

This year’s rump session will be devoted to the question: “Is green networking revolutionary?” The rump session will be a spontaneous discussion among the audience members. Other than a brief introduction to the issue, there will be no scheduled speakers. Come state your views and listen to those of your colleagues.

• Special Symposia

Two multi-session special symposia will highlight computercom and packet switching.

• Rump Session

This year's rump session is devoted to the question: "Is green networking revolutionary?" Don't miss the lively and spontaneous discussion.

• 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 Tuesday - Thursday engages the applications and business communities in such emerging areas as converged wireline wireless, the 100G ecosystem, data centers and next-gen networks, 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

In addition to Market Watch and the Service Provider Summit, 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 and Applications Center – 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
New Product Introduction Center - Watch Exhibitors highlight their new products and services in 30-minute showcase presentations.
Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) Program