OFC 2014 - Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition

OFC is the largest global conference and exposition for optical communications and networking professionals. No other week is as intense as The Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC). For over 39 years people have been coming from all corners of the globe to meet and greet, teach and learn, make connections and move business forward for this one week each year.
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.
Get the latest technology, products, and information on:
Optical Networking
Gigabit Ethernet
SDN and Networks
Test and Measurement
Optical Packets
Optical Interconnects/Switches
100Gb/s Hardware
WDM
Switches
ROADMs
VCSEL
Transport
Spatial Division Multiplexing
Integrated Photonics
FTTX
And much more!
Who should attend OFC:
Company Category
Network/Communications Service Provider
Internet Service Provider
Content Provider
Data Center
Systems/Network Equipment Manufacturer
Components or Device Manufacturer 694
Test Equipment Manufacturer
Fiber and Cable Supplier
Enterprise
Government Agency
Investment/Venture Capital
Contract Manufacturer
Academia
Job Function
Executive Management (CEO, CFO, etc.)
Executive Technical (CTO, CIO, Chief Scientist)
R&D Director/Manager
Network/Systems Engineer
Network Architect
Researcher/Scientist
Marketing/Sales/Product Development Director/Manager
Professor/Educator
Purchasing Director/Manager
Student
Technician
OFC Fast Facts
12,000+ attendees
65+ countries represented
550+ booths covering 300,000 sq. ft.
800+ technical presentations
39 years of industry leadership
Generating thousands of news articles each year, OFC reaches millions of people worldwide
Hot topics for 2014:
Cloud and Data Center Networking
Bandwidth Exhaust (Space Division Multiplexing)
100G/400G Network Design and Optimization
1Tb and Beyond Optical Networking
Wavelength Agile Access Networks
Virtualization and Software Defined Networks (SDN)
High-Speed Photonic Integration for Coherent Detection
Silicon Photonics/Integrated Photonics
And More!
Flexible Registration Options
It's all here for you?in one location. OFC offers flexible registration options that suit every schedule and budget. Attend the technical conference and exhibits/show floor programming, or just the exhibits/show floor programming with a free Exhibits Pass Plus.