Exhibition & Theater Programs

The Exhibition - A Global Showcase for Innovation

The exhibition features more than 700 industry-leading companies representing the entire ecosystem of optical networking and communications. At OFC, attendees have the opportunity to explore groundbreaking technologies, innovative optical networking solutions, specialty fiber products, optical components, devices, systems, test equipment and software.

As a global event, OFC provides startups with the opportunity to debut while industry leaders set the pace for the future. It includes unveiling pioneering trends that will define the industry’s trajectory and offer solutions to critical global issues such as quantum networking, artificial intelligence (AI), space optics and data center connectivity.

Theater Programs - Exploring the State of the Industry

Three show floor theaters feature presentations by experts from major global brands and key industry organizations. 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 offer perspectives from industry leaders and experts in the field, highlighting the industry’s current environment and its future.

Data Center Summit

This program focuses on next generation optical technologies for intra and/or inter data center connectivity. Evolving data center requirements and challenges will be discussed as they pertain to equipment, technologies, applications and deployment scenarios.

Market Watch

This three-day series of panel discussions highlights the latest application topics and business issues in the field of optical communications. Presentations and panel sessions feature esteemed guest speakers from industry, research and the investment community.

Network Operator Summit

This dynamic program presents the inside perspective from network operators and service providers -- their issues, business drivers and how network requirements impact the future of the industry. Everyone in the supply chain, from equipment to component manufacturers, will want to hear what's next in meeting the demand of our industry's network operators.