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19 February 2008
Optical Communication Industry to Convene in San Diego for OFC/NFOEC
**MEDIA ADVISORY**
OPTICAL COMMUNICATION INDUSTRY TO CONVENE IN SAN DIEGO FOR OFC/NFOEC
International event features latest innovations, research and applications impacting the business and consumer sides of optical communications
WHAT: |
OFC/NFOEC 2008, optical communication’s largest conference and exposition, will feature high-technology and business discussions. Leading California-based companies will be among the 600 international exhibitors displaying technologies and discussing topics of interest, such as ways to provide a stronger technical backbone for the public network, including advancements in optical systems, devices and equipment. |
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WHEN: | Feb. 24-28 (exhibits open Feb. 26-28) | |
WHERE: | San Diego Convention Center, San Diego | |
WHO: | Nearly 50 exhibiting companies from Southern California. OFC/NFOEC 2008 is the place to be to hear the latest news from the leaders of the optical communication industry. San Diego-area-based companies will present at the following sessions:
Univ. of California at San Diego, Stojan Radic Univ. of California at San Diego and Lucent Technologies, Stojan Radic, Colin J. McKinstrie L-3 Photonics, Steve W. Braun Univ. of California at San Diego, Philip Papadopoulos, Brian Dunne, Larry Smarr, Joseph Ford, Shaya Fainman For an advance copy of these presentations, contact media@ofcconference.org. |
BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS: |
OFC/NFOEC will deliver exclusive and timely programming for the 15,000 people expected to attend the conference. Here’s a preview:
•••••• •Join these industry leaders for a unique perspective into today’s business realities.
Private media events will include:
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CONTACT: |
Colleen Morrison, OFC/NFOEC, 202.416.1437, media@ofcconference.org or Keira Shein, WilkinsonShein Communications, 410.363.9494, keira@wilkinsonshein.com |
About OFC/NFOEC:
Since 1985, the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition (OFC) has provided an annual backdrop for the optical communications field to network and share research and innovations. In 2004, OFC joined forces with the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (NFOEC) creating the largest and most comprehensive international event for optical communications. By combining an exposition of 600 companies, with a unique program of peer-reviewed technical programming and special focused educational sessions, OFC/NFOEC provides an unparalleled opportunity reaching every audience from service providers to optical equipment manufacturers and beyond.
OFC/NFOEC, www.ofcnfoec.org, is managed by the Optical Society of America (OSA) and co-sponsored by OSA, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers/Communications Society (IEEE/ComSoc) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers/Lasers and Electro-Optics Society (IEEE/LEOS). Acting as a non-financial technical co-sponsor is Telcordia Technologies, Inc.
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