In this panel, hyperscalers and network operators, will dissect the technical impact of artificial intelligence and decentralization on the current network loads and future of communication networks. What are the economical drivers for network operators and how are those translated into technical demands into physical network layer and infrastructure? What standards and QC requirements are the hyperscalers demanding from their supplier to meet?

AI is driving not only server technology, but everything that connects to the server inside and between data centers. Data center networks are transitioning quickly to 400G and 800G now to support AI applications. To support these networks, optical modules are moving quickly to 800G, and 1.6T adoptions are right around the corner. This panel will discuss technologies used both inside the data center as well as new coherent technologies being developed for connecting data centers.