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Optical Communications Innovators to Deliver Keynote Presentations at OFC 2018The Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC), the world's leading conference and exhibition for optical communications and networking professionals, is pleased to announce the outstanding lineup of keynote speakers for OFC 2018. Marcus Weldon, Nokia Bell Labs, USA, John C. Doyle, California Institute of Technology (CalTech), USA, and Chengliang Zhang, China Telecom, China, will take the stage to discuss future innovations in optics-based communication technologies. "OFC highlights the latest advancements in the optics industry. Marcus, John and Chengliang will provide their insights and thoughts on the current state and future trends of our industry. They will collectively cover hot topics such as ground-breaking optical innovations, data-center connectivity, 5G-oriented optical networking, and the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in optical networks," said OFC General Co-Chair, Xiang Liu, Huawei (News - Alert) "With each breakthrough in optical communication and network technologies, the world comes closer together. It's an exciting time to be part of the industry and the plenary program will provide a fascinating glimpse of where things are heading."
Marcus Weldon, President of Nokia (News - Alert) Bell Labs, USA
John C. Doyle, John G Braun Professor of Control and Dynamical
Systems, Electrical Engineering, and BioEngineering, California
Institute of Technology (Caltech)
Chengliang Zhang, Vice President of China Telecom (News - Alert) Beijing Research
Institute, China
Registration Information Credentialed media and analysts who wish to cover OFC 2018 can submit a form to register for a full-access conference media badge. Registration, travel information and exhibitor news can be found in the OFC media room.
Postdeadline Papers About OFC The Optical Fiber Conference and Exposition (OFC) is the largest global conference and exposition for optical communications and networking professionals. For more than 40 years, OFC has drawn attendees from all corners of the globe to meet and greet, teach and learn, make connections and move business forward. OFC includes dynamic business programming, an exposition of more than 550 companies, and high impact peer-reviewed research that, combined, showcase the trends and pulse of the entire optical networking and communications industry. OFC is managed by The Optical Society (OSA) and co-sponsored by OSA, the IEEE Communications (News - Alert) Society (IEEE/ComSoc), and the IEEE Photonics Society. OFC 2018 will be held from 11-15 March 2018 at the San Diego Convention Center, California, USA. Follow @OFCConference, learn more OFC Conference LinkedIn, and watch highlights OFC YouTube.
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