San Diego Convention Center
5-7 March 2019
The Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) is the largest global conference and exhibition for optical communications and networking professionals. For over 40 years, OFC has drawn attendees from all corners of the globe to meet and greet, teach and learn, make connections and move business forward.
OFC wrapped up an impressive and stimulating week in San Diego, California, showcasing the latest innovations in the field, with more than 15,500 attendees, 700+ exhibitors from 65 countries, and over 850 peer reviewed technical sessions.
The only global event where attendees witness the innovation behind the technology that powers communications today, OFC has been on a steep growth trajectory over the last three years, increasing in overall square footage by 44% and experiencing a 21% growth in exhibitors and attendees.
Available software demonstrations:
OptiFDTD: Finite-Difference Time-Domain Software
OptiBPM: Waveguide Optics Design Software
OptiFiber: Optical Fiber Design Software
OptiGrating: Integrated and Fiber Optical Gratings Design Software
OptiSystem: Optical Communication System Design Suite
OptiSPICE: Opto-Electronic Circuit Design Software
Exhibition Dates |
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Tuesday 5 March | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Wednesday 6 March | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Thursday 7 March | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
OFC attracts the biggest names in the field, offers key networking and partnering opportunities and provides insights and inspiration on the major trends and technology advances affecting the industry. From technical presentations to the latest market trends and predictions, OFC is a one-stop-shop.
Featured technologies: |
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• | Advanced devices and fibers for high-speed data center links |
• | Enabling 5G and IoT through next-generation optical access |
• | Digital signal processing, coding and advanced modulation for telecom and data center |
• | Network automation and intelligence enabled by streaming analytics and cognitive systems |
• | New network architectures and applications enabled by SDN and NFV |
• | Monolithic and hybrid photonic-electronic integrated subsystems |
• | Optical wireless and visible light communications |
• | Silicon and integrated photonics for datacom and telecom |