OFC 2026

PhotonDelta will be present at OFC 2026, a premier event for optical networking and communications, bringing together researchers, engineers, system architects, and industry leaders from across the global ecosystem.

OFC covers the full value chain of optical communications from fundamental research and emerging technologies to large-scale deployment in data centres, telecom networks, space applications, and beyond.

Technical Conference: 15–19 March 2026
Exhibition: 17–19 March 2026
Location: Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California, USA

Why Attend OFC 2026?

OFC is the leading global platform for advancing optical networking and communications. The event combines a high-level technical conference with one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive industry exhibitions, offering unmatched opportunities to learn, connect, and collaborate.

Key themes include:

• High-capacity optical networks
• Data centre connectivity and architectures
• AI-driven networking and computing
• Energy-efficient optical systems
• Quantum communications and space optics

Plenary Session

The OFC 2026 Plenary Session will take place on Tuesday, 17 March, featuring distinguished speakers from Coherent, NVIDIA, and Tesat-Spacecom.

These industry leaders will share insights into cutting-edge technologies and discuss the evolving landscape of optical networking and communications, from data centres and AI infrastructure to space-based optical systems.

The Exhibition

The OFC Exhibition features more than 700 industry-leading companies, representing the entire optical networking and communications ecosystem.

Attendees can explore:

• Optical networking solutions and architectures
• Speciality fibre and optical components
• Devices, systems, and subsystems
• Test and measurement equipment
• Software for design, simulation, and network management

OFC provides a unique environment where startups debut breakthrough technologies while established players set the direction for the industry. The exhibition showcases innovations addressing global challenges, including AI scalability, quantum networking, space optics, and data centre efficiency.

Theatre Programmes

OFC’s theatre programmes focus on the business and operational side of optical nOFC’s theatre programs provide concise insights into the business and operational aspects of optical networking, covering market developments and future trends. Key programs include Market Watch, Network Operator Summit, and the Data Centre Summit, bringing together operators, vendors, and industry experts.

The Technical Conference

The OFC Technical Conference spans five days and features a comprehensive technical program, including peer-reviewed papers, invited talks, tutorials, workshops, and live demonstrations.

Key focus areas include AI and machine learning for optical networking, data centre architectures, subsea networks, space optics, and quantum communications, with a strong emphasis on energy efficiency. Sessions explore technologies such as linear drive pluggable optics (LPO), co-packaged optics (CPO), optical switching, and other approaches aimed at reducing power consumption in optical networks.

Workshops, Special Programmes & Demo Zone

• Workshops: Interactive sessions focused on emerging and time-critical topics, encouraging discussion between researchers and industry practitioners.
• Special Programmes: Including symposia, special sessions, rump sessions, and panels on topics of high relevance to the community.
• Short Courses: Instructor-led courses at various levels, offering in-depth learning with small class sizes (additional fee applies).
• Demo Zone: Live demonstrations of research projects and proof-of-concept implementations in optical devices, systems, and networks.

PhotonDelta at OFC 2026 – NL Pavilion

PhotonDelta will participate in OFC 2026 as part of the NL Pavilion, located in the South Hall, PhotonDelta Booth 755.

The NL Pavilion showcases the strength of the Dutch photonics and optical communications ecosystem, bringing together companies active across integrated photonics, systems, manufacturing, and enabling technologies.

NL Pavilion Partners & Booth Numbers

The following Dutch organisations are confirmed participants in the NL Pavilion:

• PHIX Photonics Assembly – Booth 754
• EFFECT Photonics – Booth 756
• Photon Bridge – Booth 757
• Astrape Networks – Booth 758
• XIVER – Booth 759
• LioniX International – Booth 854
• SMART Photonics – Booth 855
• PITC – Booth 856
• SCIL-Nanoimprint B.V. – Booth 857
• PhotonFirst Technologies – Booth 858
• MicroAlign – Booth 859
• Chilas Lasers – Booth 957
• Epiphany Design – Booth 957
• ALUVIA Photonics – Booth 959
• New Origin – Booth 959
• Rapid Photonics – Booth 959
• Single Quantum B.V. – Booth 959

OFC 2026 offers a unique opportunity to engage with the global optical networking community and explore how photonics continues to enable the next generation of communication, compute, and connectivity.