Schedule
24 - 25 October, 2023
Juniper Networks -Aspiration Dome
Sunnyvale, California USA
We look forward to seeing you at the Optica Photonic-Enabled Cloud Computing Industry Summit. The Summit begins with an evening reception and dinner at a local restaurant, followed by two days of invited talks, keynotes, panel sessions, and networking events.
Discussion topics include: the future with AI, chips, chiplets, and transceivers, what is the role of foundries, what do hyperscalers really want, how materials can mix things up and how photonics can change the industry.
Hear speakers from companies including Google, Global Foundries, NVIDIA, Juniper Networks, Cisco, Dupont, Broadcom, Avicena Tech, Quantifi Photonics, Lightwave Logic, LIGENTEC, Infinera, DELL, Meta Platforms, LUMENTUM, Nubis Communications, Corning Optical, Advanced Micro Foundry, HG Tech, OpenLight, and Synopsys.
If your company is interested in joining, please email EFritz-Gage@optica.org
All scheduled events, except reception and welcome dinner, are at the Aspiration Done at Juniper Networks, 1081 Innovation Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94089.
Optional Welcome Dinner
Start Time: 19:00
We invite you to join us for dinner and newtworking at Seapot Restaurant. Meet with other industry leaders in a casual and unique enviroment the night before the event starts! Located just minutes away from the host hotel.
Restaurant Address:
SEAPOT
740 E. EL CAMINO REAL, SUNNYVALE CA 94087
TEL. 408-685-2268
All scheduled events, except reception and welcome dinner, are at the Aspiration Done at Juniper Networks, 1081 Innovation Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94089.
| 9:00 – 10:00 | Welcome Breakfast |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Welcome Remarks – Intro of Juniper and Advanced Photonics Coalition Announcement Speakers:
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| 10:30 – 12:00 |
Session 1: Hyperscalers and System Company Perspectives Industry leaders will discuss the future of data centers and cloud infrastructure, focusing on the evolving dynamics between hyperscale giants and their critical technology suppliers. In particular, the influence of mainstream AI on cloud computing will be discussed, and how photonic solutions are being deployed to address these new applications. Speakers:
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| 12:00 – 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 – 15:15 |
Session 2: System Implementation The session will showcase innovative solutions that system companies provide for meeting hyperscalers' demand for efficiency and scale, highlighting the pivotal roles these companies will play in shaping the digital ecosystem's future. Speakers:
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| 15:15 – 16:00 | Networking Break |
| 16:00 – 17:45 |
Session 3: Integrated Photonic Manufacturing Solutions and Foundries This session explores the offerings and advancements in photonics manufacturing, particularly how foundries facilitate the production of photonic components and integrated circuits for optical communication. What are the directions, standards, and implementations for the design and manufacturing of PICs? Speakers:
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| 18:00 – 18:30 | Bus to Reception |
| 18:30 – 21:30 | Reception at Blanco Urban Venue |
| 21:15 – 21:30 | Bus to Juniper Networks and Host Hotel |
All scheduled events, except reception and welcome dinner, are at the Aspiration Done at Juniper Networks, 1081 Innovation Way, Sunnyvale, CA 94089.
| 8:00 – 9:00 | Welcome Breakfast |
| 9:00 – 10:45 |
Session 4: AI-Inspired Solutions This session focuses on optical engines empowering AI computations and their demand on 800G communications. What are the approaches, promises, and challenges ahead? Speakers:
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| 10:45 – 11:30 |
Networking Break |
| 11:30 – 13:15 |
Session 5: Materials and Components to Advance Optical Technologies Novel materials and components that are enabling the data communications of the future are discussed in this session. This session provides views of advancements made by leading component companies enabling new optical engines, interconnects, and more efficient systems and optical networks. Speakers:
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| 13:15 | Lunch |
