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20 February 2023
Optica special events highlights at OFC in San Diego
SAN DIEGO – OFC, the premiere conference and exhibition for optical communications and networking professional will be presented in a hybrid format on 05-09 March 2023 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California, USA. OFC is co-sponsored by the Optica, IEEE Communications Society (IEEE/ComSoc), the IEEE Photonics Society.
“Optica members, join us at booth #2939 to attend networking meetups, Technical Talks, or for a quick coffee break. In addition, visit the Suzanne Nagel Lounge #2839, celebrate International Women's Day, and take advantage of professional headshot services. Stop by the OFC Career Zone #5934 to meet with employers conducting on-spot interviews and career development programs if you seek career services. For all five days of the conference, we offer Optica members opportunities for career growth and advancement," said Genaro Montanez, Chief Membership Engagement Officer Optica.
As the premiere conference and exhibition for optical communications and networking professional, OFC is pleased to highlight the following special events:
Hack Your Research! Tools and Tricks for Today’s Telecommunications Techies
Sunday, 05 March 19:00 – 21:00
Room 17, San Diego Convention Center
Come and learn the most powerful techniques expert researchers and professionals use to enhance productivity and make life easier. Join us and take this chance to upgrade your work methods and discuss while enjoying lots of food and drinks in an informal, relaxed, and fun way.
This event is an opportunity to learn how to tap into and use the available public resources and learn about the newest tools developed by Ph.D. students and researchers alike. From students to highly experienced experts, everybody is welcome to learn and share ways to boost their research. Benefit and learn from the trial-and-error of others and get a kickstart in productivity!
OFC Mentor/Mentee Meet-Up
Monday, 06 March, 12:00 – 13:00
Room 17, San Diego Convention Center
Join us for a special "Speed Mentoring" Meet-Up session to help students and early career network, gain personalized career insights, and seek advice from senior professionals and photonics experts in the field. This will be an interactive session, open to all registered conference attendees. First-time OFC attendees and participants of the Mentor Match are highly encouraged to attend
The Journal Review Process: All You Need to Know!
Monday, 06 March, 14:00 – 15:30
Room 14B, San Diego Convention Center
The event will consist of informative presentations followed by roundtable discussions, hosted by people involved in the review and publication process, willing to answer questions and engage with you. Most importantly, for those interested to learn more, this event will provide guidance on how to get involved in the review process of the most prestigious journal publications in the field of optical telecommunications. Learn more about: Optica Publishing Group.
Suzanne R. Nagel Lounge
Tuesday, 07 March, 10:00 – 17:00
San Diego Convention Center, Booth 2839
Named in honor of the first woman chair of OFC, Suzanne R. Nagel, the Lounge is an inclusive networking space that offers all attendees the opportunity to hear from leaders in the field, discuss diversity trends and explore new business opportunities.
See below for the schedule of activities in the Lounge including discussion sessions that are designed maximize learning and connection being driven by leaders in the community. Each discussion leader will be in the lounge throughout the time show to share their insights, tips and guidance on the topic and be ready to answer your questions.
Don’t forget there will also be complimentary headshots throughout the week and a networking reception celebrating International Women’s Day on 8 March, 16:00 – 17:00.
Optica Tech Talks (Booth #2939)
The Life Cycle of an Optical Network: From Planning to Decommissioning
Tuesday, 07 March, 11:00 – 11:30
Speaker: Andrew Lord, BT Labs, UK
Technologies and Applications for Passive Optical Networks (PONs)
Tuesday, 07 March, 12:00 – 12:30
Speaker: Yuanqiu Luo, Futurewei, USA
Modern Subsea Cable Systems
Tuesday, 07 March, 13:00 – 13:30
Speaker: Mei Du, Tata Communications, USA
Optical Fiber Design for Telecommunications and Specialty Applications
Wednesday, 08 March, 11:00 – 11:30
Speaker: David J. DiGiovanni, OFS Labs, USA
Hands on: Silicon Photonics Design – Circuits
Wednesday, 08 March, 12:00 – 12:30
Speaker: Wim Bogaerts, University of Ghent, Belgium
The Art of Writing the Perfect OFC Paper
Wednesday, 08 March, 10:30 – 12:00
Room 14B, San Diego Convention Center
Join OFC committee members, journal editors, and distinguished researchers for an interactive workshop on how to write a highly scored OFC paper. We will discuss the qualities of great OFC submissions and the common reasons why papers are rejected from OFC. The workshop will kick off with a few short talks followed by smaller breakout/brainstorming sessions and end with some time for networking.
OFC Rise and Shine Morning Run/Walk
Thursday, 09 March, 06:00 – 07:00
Bottom of San Diego Convention Center Stairs (front entrance)
Pack your running shoes and meet up for an early morning, 3 mile run or walk with fellow OFC colleagues. Can't make it in person? No problem, join us virtually! Take a selfie, tag #OFC23 and #werunOFC and share it with the rest of the OFC Twitter community @OFCConference.
Suzanne R. Nagel Lounge - Thursday
Thursday, 09 March, 10:00 – 16:00
San Diego Convention Center
Named in honor of the first woman chair of OFC, Suzanne R. Nagel, the Lounge is an inclusive networking space that offers all attendees the opportunity to hear from leaders in the field, discuss diversity trends and explore new business opportunities.
See below for the schedule of activities in the Lounge including discussion sessions that are designed maximize learning and connection being driven by leaders in the community. Each discussion leader will be in the lounge throughout the time show to share their insights, tips and guidance on the topic and be ready to answer your questions.
Don’t forget there will also be complementary headshots throughout the week and a networking reception celebrating International Women’s Day on 8 March, 16:00 – 17:00. You can also RSVP for the International Women’s Day Breakfast here.
Technology Showcase: QXP Innovative Silicon-based Midex Materials for Photonic Integration
Thursday, 09 March, 10:15 – 10:45
Theater III, San Diego Convention Center
QXP Silicon-based Midex Materials with extrem low loss and compact advantages, which lead to innovative products, such as Single Lambda Bi-Directional Transceiver TRx, DML 40km/80km TRx, and Large Scale Optical Switch.
Registration Information: Credentialed media and analysts who wish to cover OFC can find registration and other essential information in the OFC media room.
About OFC
The 2023 Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) is the premier conference and exhibition for optical communications and networking professionals. For more than 45 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 exhibition of global companies and high impact peer-reviewed research that, combined, showcase the trends that are shaping the entire optical networking and communications industry. OFC is co-sponsored by the IEEE Communications Society (IEEE/ComSoc) and the IEEE Photonics Society and co-sponsored and managed by Optica (formerly OSA). OFC in 2023 will be presented in a hybrid format with in-person and virtual components and will take place 05-09 March 2023 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California, USA. Follow @OFCConference on Twitter, learn more at OFC Community LinkedIn, and watch highlights on OFC YouTube.
About Optica
Optica, Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide, is the society dedicated to promoting the generation, application, archiving and dissemination of knowledge in the field. Founded in 1916, it is the leading organization for scientists, engineers, business professionals, students and others interested in the science of light. Optica's renowned publications, meetings, online resources and in-person activities fuel discoveries, shape real-life applications and accelerate scientific, technical and educational achievement. Discover more at: Optica.org
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