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Explore the Ever-Expanding Optical Networking Ecosystem

 

The Exhibition

The exhibition features more than 700 industry-leading companies representing the entire ecosystem of optical networking and communications. Attendees experienced groundbreaking technologies, innovative optical networking solutions, specialty fiber products, optical components, devices, systems, test equipment and software solutions.

As a global event, OFC provided startups with the opportunity to debut while industry leaders set the pace for the future. Companies unveiled pioneering trends that will define the industry’s trajectory in the coming years and offered solutions to critical global issues such as quantum networking, artificial intelligence (AI), space optics and scaling the data center. View the 2027 exhibition floorplan and exhibitor listing.

Theater Programs

The business of networking-focused programming provides valuable insights into current market trends and emerging technologies. Market Watch, Network Operator Summit and the Data Center Summit offered perspectives from industry leaders and experts in the field, highlighting the industry’s current environment and its future. 

The Conference

OFC's technical conference has something for everyone. From interactive workshops to symposia, from special sessions to tutorials. OFC offers an array of industry discussions around hot topics like generative AI and ML for optical networking, subsea networks, data center architectures, space optics, quantum communications and more.

Online Access to Historical Content

OFC is held in-person but offers on-demand content at the conclusion of the conference. All technical program sessions will be available on-demand to Full Technical Conference registrants. View the OFC archives.

Future Dates

26 - 30 March 2028 | Los Angeles Convention Center | Los Angeles, California, USA
25 - 29 March 2029 | Los Angeles Convention Center | Los Angeles, California, USA