Home > More Events > Optical Expo 2007 Event Information Optical Expo 2007 is designed to ensure high-quality communication across all segments of the optical market's value chain. Instead of focusing purely on technology, Optical Expo has been created to get people talking about how optical networks bring real value to networks, ultimately underpinning an operator's success in an NGN world. In Dallas, on October 2 and 3, we will bring together a top team of market analysts, leading service providers, and suppliers to explore critical issues facing the optical networking industry, while providing a showcase for the latest technologies and solutions. Keynotes October 2, Day 1 Rod Naphan, Vice President of Planning, Fujitsu Network Communications Bill Wohnoutka, Vice President of Business Development, Content Markets Group, Level 3 Communications October 3, Day 2 Alfredo Viglienzoni, Head of Product Line Optical Networks, Ericsson Peter Magill, Executive Director, Optical Systems Research, AT&T Labs The optical market looks to continue its resurgence in 2007, driven by a strong global demand for broadband applications, both fixed and mobile. As consumers and businesses adopt new multimedia applications with a seemingly insatiable appetite for bandwidth, the optical industry is stepping up to supply more efficient, scaleable, and cost-effective solutions for operators, to meet the challenges of these exciting new services. Light Reading's Optical Expo is emerging as the must-attend optical networking event of the year, combining top-notch, analyst-driven conference sessions with an exposition that showcases the leading suppliers and service providers in the industry today - all in an accessible setting that fosters real networking among decision makers. Optical Expo 2007 includes two parts: a conference, moderated by analysts from Light Reading's market research division, Heavy Reading, and an exhibition. The event will be held at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, on Tuesday, October 2, and Wednesday, October 3, 2007. Optical Expo 2007 is designed to ensure high-quality communication across all segments of the optical market's value chain. Instead of focusing purely on technology, Optical Expo has been created to get people talking about how optical networks bring real value to networks, ultimately underpinning an operator's success in an NGN world. In Dallas, on October 2 and 3, we will bring together a top team of market analysts, leading service providers, and suppliers to explore critical issues facing the optical networking industry, while providing a showcase for the latest technologies and solutions. The conference will run over two days, with a duo of clearly defined tracks suited to different constituencies. Each day will include panel sessions, keynote presentations, and roundtables. Topics covered in this year's conference will include: The applications behind the optical networks' rebound - from IPTV to mobile broadband, how multimedia apps drive more than just capacity Ethernet transport - a new optical network for a packet world, and the roles of T-MPLS and PBB-TE Optical access outlook - PONs, active Ethernet, and the introduction of WDM into the new access network 40 GigE vs. 100 GigE - Will operators have to choose? Switched optical networks - Picking the right ingredients for a truly dynamic transport layer Metro aggregation networks - WDM, Ethernet, or the MSPP Optical futures - What comes next? Optical packet switching, photonic integration, and a look into the optical networks labs Market forecasts - Heavy Reading's top analysts provide detailed forecasts of the market, from access to core

Participating Companies Who should attend? Optical Expo is a must-attend event for network operators building and planning next-generation optical networks and the services and applications that ride on these networks - from fiber access to the core. Relevant job functions include: Corporate management Business development Engineering Operations Network planning Sales and marketing Provisioning/installation/repair Event attendees who register before September 28 will receive the following: 1. FREE Light Reading Insider report, "GPON Market Forecast: The Horizon Beyond Verizon" - value $900. 2. Hard copy of conference materials and soft copy via email post-event 3. Automatic entry to win an iPod Nano. Winner must be present to win: Contest Rules Register now: Space is limited! The regular price of this event is $599. However, if you are employed by a service provider, financial institution, consultancy/integrator, or are a network professional at a large enterprise, educational establishment, utility, or government agency, you may qualify for free admission, provided you confirm your attendance by Friday, September 28, 2007. To register for this event, please click here: Register for Optical Expo 2007