09 Mar 2027
10:15 - 11:30
Expo Theater I
This year, we ask a different question. AI needs optical networks – but how is AI transforming the optical industry itself? Beyond supplying hardware to AI data centers, a quiet revolution is reshaping component design, smart manufacturing and network operations. There are interesting challenges too. Join us to see how forward-thinking industry leaders are leveraging AI to innovate faster, boost productivity and gain a sharp competitive edge.
Moderator
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Vipul Bhatt
Consultant, United States
Panelists
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Jörg-Peter Elbers
VP, Advanced Technology, Adtran, Germany
Talk: On the Same Wavelength Yet? When AI Meets the Optical Industry
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Andrea D'Amico
Researcher, NEC Labs, United States
Talk: When Can We Trust the Machine? Digital Twins as the Reality Check for AI-Driven Optical Networks
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Tom Chen
Head of Product, FlexCompute, United States
Talk: End-to-end Agentic Photonic Design with Hardware Accelerated Compute
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Karun Sharma
Executive Director, Analog and Photonic IC Solutions, Synopsys, United States
Talk: Believe in AI but Trust in Physics - Physics-Driven Agentic AI for CPO/Photonic IC Design
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Gilles Lamant
Distinguished Engineer, Cadence, United States
Talk: Design Automation & AI for Quantum and Photonic Circuits