18 Mar 2026
12:45 - 13:45
Expo Theater III
Join us for a dynamic session that brings together two converging worlds — semiconductors and photonics — to explore how these technologies are shaping the future of optical communications. This collaborative event, co-hosted by OFC and the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA), will spotlight leaders driving innovation in areas such as silicon photonics, co-packaged optics, and advanced packaging.
Expect insightful discussions on emerging challenges, opportunities for cross-sector collaboration, and strategies to accelerate innovation in next-generation hardware. Whether you’re a technologist, researcher, or industry leader, this is your chance to connect, learn, and help shape the future at the intersection of light and silicon.
Presented By:
Organizers
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Fotini Karinou
Microsoft, IEEE Photonics Society Board of Governors, United Kingdom
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Avery Lu
Global Semiconductor Alliance, United States
Panelists
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Julie Sheridan Eng
Chief Technology Officer, Coherent, United States
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Vikas Gupta
Senior Director, Product Management & Marketing, Global Foundries, United States
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Near Margalit
Vice President, Optical Systems Division, Broadcom, United States
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Oleg Martynov
Director of Silicon Photonics Technology Development, TowerSemi., United States
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Craig Thompson
Vice President LinkX Products, Networking Group, Nvidia, United States