OFC 2026
2026-03-15 - 2026-03-19 | Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, 90015
Explore the Ever-Expanding Optical Networking and Communications Industry
Plenary Session
Esteemed industry luminaries from Coherent, NVIDIA and Tesat-Spacecom will headline the event Tuesday, 17 March. These distinguished speakers will explore cutting-edge technologies, and provide invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of optical networking and communications.
The Exhibition
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. View the exhibition floorplan.
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 offer perspectives from industry leaders and experts in the field, highlighting the industry’s current environment and its future. View the theater program listings.
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.
There has been a notable emphasis on energy efficiency to address the escalating power consumption challenges in data centers, particularly due to the increased capacity needs and the expansion of AI-driven applications. Look for special sessions, workshops, tutorials and invited speaker discussions that explore innovative technologies such as linear drive pluggable optics (LPO), co-packaged optics (CPO), optical switching and other emerging solutions aimed at reducing power consumption in optical interfaces within the network. View the conference program listings.
Online Access to 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 Conference registrants. View the OFC archives.
Future Dates
07 – 11 March 2027 | Los Angeles Convention Center | Los Angeles, California, USA
26 – 30 March 2028 | Los Angeles Convention Center | Los Angeles, California, USA
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