OptiNet China Conference 2024
2024-06-19 - 2024-06-20 | JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central, No. 18 Xuanwumenwai Street, Xicheng District., Beijing, 100052, China
We stand at the precipice of an exciting new era in optical networking, where innovation and advancements hold the key to unlocking a future of unparalleled connectivity and performance. The 2024 OptiNet China Conference is proud to be a catalyst for this advancement, bringing together a diverse community of experts and professionals passionate about shaping the future of this vital technology.
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ECOC Exhibition
2024-09-22 - 2024-09-26 | Messe Frankfurt – Frankfurt, Germany, Germany
The ECOC Exhibition is the key meeting place for everyone in the fiber optic communication technology industry, attracting over 6,500 decision-makers from across the industry.
Acacia Experts Presenting at ECOC 2024
Workshop: How Will AI Affect Future Transmission Systems?
Acacia speaker: Timo Pfau, Principal Engineer
Date/Time: Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 14:00
Market Focus: CMIS – Is Plug-and-Play Possible?
Acacia speaker: Doug Cattarusa, Technical Marketing Engineer
Date/Time: Monday, September 23, 2024, 14:40 – 14:55

Cisco Live
2025-02-09 - 2025-02-14 | RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre, Europaplein 24, 1078 GZ, Amsterdam, Netherlands
AI takes center stage at Cisco Live 2025 Amsterdam, empowering you to expand your horizons and immersing you in the next wave of Cisco’s transformative technologies. Learn to work faster, safer, and smarter and become part of the movement that will Go Beyond what’s possible.
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Acacia Expert Presenting at Cisco Live 2025 Amsterdam

Advancements and Applications of Coherent Pluggable Technology in High Bandwidth Transport Networks
Speaker: Anuj Malik, Director, Product Strategy & Management
Date/Time: Wednesday, Feb 12 at 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM CET in session room D203
Coherent pluggable technology has emerged as a pivotal solution, integrating coherent optics into pluggable transceivers. This innovation offers a scalable, flexible, and cost-effective approach to meet the increasing demand for bandwidth. This presentation will delve into the technical underpinnings of coherent pluggable technology, including key components such as tunable lasers, high-speed ADC/DACs, and sophisticated DSP algorithms. It will also explore the performance metrics, such as data rates, reach, and power consumption, comparing them with traditional coherent solutions. Furthermore, the session will highlight real-world deployment scenarios, case studies, and future trends, underscoring the transformative impact of coherent pluggables leading to convergence of IP and Optical layers.
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Light Reading Optical Networking Digital Symposium: Driving Coherent Pluggables Across Data Centers and Metro Networks
2025-02-13 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event, Virtual Event
Optical networking innovation continues at a rapid pace as the industry moves into 2025. This symposium focuses on two important areas of innovation for the coming years, each at different levels of maturity.
Globally, operators are under tremendous pressure to boost revenues, a requirement that is becoming particularly urgent as operators invest heavily in networks and spectrum licenses for 5G. Transport networks have a vital role to play in differentiated services and new revenue opportunities supporting 5G mobility and the edge and underpinning advanced wireline services.
Coherent pluggables have come a long way since the first 400ZR modules were introduced in late 2019. The development of ZR+ modules and open specifications for longer reach, and more flexible applications, has added to the attraction of coherent pluggable modules for use in data center interconnect, metro and even long-haul networks.
As the second generation of coherent pluggables are being deployed in Networks, this session will explore the opportunities and challenges for service providers both today, and into the future.
This session will address:

Coherent pluggables today and the state of disaggregation.
Pushing coherent pluggable boundaries 800G ZR+ and Open ROADM
Interoperability, automation and the role of AI
The future of coherent pluggables including 1600ZR and 1600ZR+

Speakers

Simon Stanley, Analyst at Large, Components & Subsystems, Heavy Reading
Moran Roth, Director, Product Management, Juniper
Marc Stiller, VP Product Line Management, Lumentum
Anuj Malik, Director, Product Management and Strategy, Acacia

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OFC 2025
2025-03-30 - 2025-04-03 | Moscone Center, 747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
The 2025 Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC) is back to solidify its status as the premier global event for optical networking and communications. With over 13,500 expected registrants from 83+ countries, a showcase of more than 700 exhibiting global companies, and hundreds of sessions with industry-renowned and invited speakers, OFC 2025 is the main event and unparalleled gathering for industry professionals and the global hub for innovation and collaboration.

Technical Conference: March 30 – April 3, 2025
Exhibition: April 1 – 3, 2025
Moscone Center, San Francisco, California,, USA
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Acacia Experts Presenting at OFC 2025
Optica Executive Forum: Status of Photonic-enabled Modules and Interconnects
Acacia Speaker: Tom Williams, Vice President
Date/Time: Monday, March 31 at 10:35 – 11:50 am
Market Watch: Optical Modules, Transceivers and Applications
Acacia Speaker: Tom Williams, Vice President
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 1 at 2:15 – 3:45 pm
Network Operator Summit: NOS Panel I: Interoperation of Optical Pluggable Transceivers and IP/Optical Integration
Acacia Moderator: Anuj Malik, Director, Product Management & Strategy
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 2 at 10:45 – 12:15 pm
Show Floor Theater Session: Coherent Optics Unleashed: 400ZR Success to 800ZR/LR Advancements and 1600ZR/ZR+ Kick-Off
Acacia Speaker: Doug Cattarusa, Technical Marketing Engineer
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 2 at 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Market Watch: Optical Network Evolution for AI/ML, Architectures and Drivers
Acacia Speaker: Tom Williams, Vice President
Date/Time: Thursday, April 3 at 10:15 – 11:45 am
Poster/Demo: Demonstration of 400G Optical Interoperability in IP Over WDM Network Scenarios Over Single Span WDM System With and Without Optical Amplifiers (Th2A.63)
Acacia Organizer: Anuj Malik, Director, Product Management & Strategy
Date/Time: Thursday, April 3 at 10:30 am
Coherent Moving to Client Optics
Acacia Speaker: Tom Williams, VP of Marketing
Date/Time: Thursday, April 3 at 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Acacia Accepted Papers at OFC 2025
Multi-rate PAM4 Silicon Photonic Based Receiver Assembly with -10dBm iFEC Sensitivity at 226Gb/s/λ and 125mW/Ch CMOS TIA
Presenting Author: Mahdi Parvizi, Principal Engineer
Date/Time: March 31, 2025 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Rooms 211-212 (Level 2)

OptiNet China
2025-06-04 - 2025-06-05 | JW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central, No. 18 Xuanwumenwai Street, Xicheng District., Beijing, 100052, China
As the digital age accelerates, optical networks are the critical backbone, powering industry connectivity and driving economic growth. OptiNet China has been at the forefront of optical networking innovation for a quarter-century. Our 25th annual event in Beijing brings together industry leaders to foster knowledge sharing, collaboration, and strategic partnerships.

Cisco Live
2025-06-08 - 2025-06-12 | San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
For over 35 years, Cisco Live has been the premier destination for the best and brightest minds in IT to learn, experience the future of technology, build community, and celebrate one another. The Cisco Live community comes together annually for an experience that delivers the latest technical education, insights, and inspiration to support your personal and professional success.
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Acacia Expert Presenting at Cisco Live 2025 San Diego

Advancements and Applications of Coherent Pluggable Technology in High Bandwidth Transport Networks
Speaker: Anuj Malik, Director, Product Strategy & Management

Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science (FiOLS)
2025-06-26 - 2025-06-29 | Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St Denver, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
FiO LS unites Optica and American Physical Society (APS) communities for quality, cutting-edge presentations, fascinating invited speakers and a variety of special events. Show themes highlight groundbreaking research and its technological impact, offering deep dives into the most promising innovations of tomorrow.
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FiO LS Committee Chairperson
Alexey Turukhin, Sr. Manager, Hardware Engineering, Acacia

China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE 2025)
2025-09-10 - 2025-09-12 | Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, Shenzhen China, No. 1 Zhancheng Road, Fuhai Street - Bao'an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518133, China
The 26th China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE 2025) will take place at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center. As a premier event covering the entire optoelectronics industry chain, CIOE gathers over 3,800 top exhibitors from 30+ countries and regions. Co-located with eight events covering sectors such as information and communication, precision optics, laser and intelligent manufacturing, infrared, intelligent sensing, display technologies, AR & VR, photonic innovation etc. CIOE serves as a one-stop efficient procurement platform for industry professionals to source materials, components, equipment, and solutions. It is also an ideal trade hub for precise business matching, networking, and discovering the latest industry trends.
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Light Reading Optical Networking Digital Symposium 2025
2025-09-11
Session 1 will cover telecom opportunities for the AI boom, while session 2 will discuss expanding capacity over metro, regional, and long-haul networks in the AI era.
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Cisco Packet Optical Networking Conference (PONC)
2025-09-17 - 2025-09-18 | Westin Dallas Park Central, 12720 Merit Drive, Dallas, TX, 75251-1206, United States
This exclusive, invite-only event is an opportunity to connect with your peers, Cisco executives, and industry experts for a unique, interactive experience.​ Throughout the two days, it will explore how operator networks are evolving to meet the demands of AI and take advantage of Routed Optical Networking. You’ll also learn the latest in quantum networking, what’s new in routing, optical systems, and optics, how to better manage your network with automation and assurance, and much more.​
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Acacia Experts Presenting at PONC
Panel: How AI is Changing Network Architectures
Speaker: Tom Williams, VP of Marketing
10:15-11:00 am
Wednesday Sept 17, 2025
Expanded Routed Optical Networking Applications & Use Cases
Anuj Malik, Director, Product Management and Strategy
10:15-11:00 am
Thursday Sept 18, 2025

ECOC Exhibition
2025-09-28 - 2025-10-02 | Bella Centre, Center Boulevard 9 - Entrance 7 2300 Copenhagen S, Copenhagen, Denmark
ECOC, the European Conference on Optical Communication, stands as Europe’s premier gathering for optical communications, holding a prominent position as one of the globe’s most significant events in this field. This conference unites pioneers and professionals from academia, research, and industry, fostering the exchange of cutting-edge discoveries and future-oriented perspectives.
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Acacia’s Benny Mikkelsen will be a plenary speaker at ECOC 2025.

Cisco Live Melbourne 2025
2025-11-10 - 2025-11-13 | Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre (MCEC), 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, VIC 3006, Australia
The Cisco Live community comes together annually for an experience that delivers the latest technical education, insights, and inspiration to support your personal and professional success.
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Acacia Experts Presenting at Cisco Live Melbourne
Unlocking Hyperscale Connectivity: The rise of managed optical fiber networks.
Speaker: Anuj Malik, Director, Product Strategy & Management, Cisco Systems, Inc.
Date/Time: Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025; 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM AEDT
Location: Room 213
With the exponential growth of cloud computing, AI workloads, and hyperscale data center interconnects, Managed Optical Fiber Networks (MOFN) have emerged as a transformative solution for scalable, reliable, and cost-effective optical transport. This session explores the global market drivers behind MOFN adoption, key use cases (including recent wins with hyperscalers), and Cisco’s innovative approach to delivering high-performance, vendor-managed optical networks. Attendees will gain insights into architecture, deployment models, and the business benefits of leveraging MOFN in today’s bandwidth-hungry landscape.

Cisco Live Amsterdam 2026
2026-02-09 - 2026-02-13 | RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre, Europaplein 24, 1078 GZ, Amsterdam, Netherlands
For over 35 years, Cisco Live has been the premier destination for the best and brightest minds in IT to learn, experience the future of technology, build community, and celebrate one another.
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Acacia Experts Presenting at Cisco Live Amsterdam
Advancements and Applications of Coherent Pluggable Technology in High Bandwidth Transport Networks
Speaker: Anuj Malik, Director, Product Strategy & Management, Cisco Systems, Inc.
Date: Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026
Time: 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM CET
Coherent pluggable technology has emerged as a pivotal solution, integrating coherent optics into pluggable transceivers. This innovation offers a scalable, flexible, and cost-effective approach to meet the increasing demand for bandwidth. This presentation will delve into the technical underpinnings of coherent pluggable technology, including key components such as tunable lasers, high-speed ADC/DACs, and sophisticated DSP algorithms. It will also explore the performance metrics, such as data rates, reach, and power consumption, comparing them with traditional coherent solutions. Furthermore, the session will highlight real-world deployment scenarios, case studies, and future trends, underscoring the transformative impact of coherent pluggables leading to convergence of IP and Optical layers.

OFC 2026
2026-03-15 - 2026-03-19 | Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, 90015, United States
As a global event, OFC provides startups with the opportunity to debut while industry leaders set the pace for the future. It includes unveiling pioneering trends that will define the industry’s trajectory and offer solutions to critical global issues such as quantum networking, artificial intelligence (AI), space optics and data center connectivity.
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Acacia Experts Presenting at OFC 2026
Workshop: Will Coherent Pluggables Take Over Everything
Acacia Speaker: Timo Pfau, Principal Engineer
Date/Time: Sunday, March 15; 13:00-15:30
Location: Room 408B
Optica Executive Forum: Scale Across Data Center Networks
Acacia Speaker: Tom Williams, VP of Marketing
Date/Time: Monday, March 16; 9:10-10:20 am
Location: W Marriott Los Angeles
NOS Panel: Realizing IP over DWDM: Benefits, Challenges and Customer Deployments
Acacia Moderator: Anuj Malik, Director, Product Management & Strategy
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 18; 10:45-12:15
Location: Expo Theatre I
Invited Speaker: Transmission Systems: Next-Generation Coherent Optical Transmission Systems and Practical Optimizations
Acacia Speaker: Wenting Yi, Optical Engineer
Date/Time: TBD

Cisco Live Las Vegas
2026-05-31 - 2026-06-04 | Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89119, United States
For over 36 years, Cisco Live has been the ultimate destination for IT practitioners. Supercharge your skills, explore the future of tech, build your network, and celebrate one another! Every year, the Cisco Live community unites for an event like no other. Packed with cutting-edge technical education, game-changing insights, and inspiration to help you achieve your personal and professional goals
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China International Optoelectronic Exposition (CIOE 2026)
2026-09-09 - 2026-09-11 | Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, Shenzhen China, No. 1 Zhancheng Road, Fuhai Street - Bao'an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518133, China
As a premier event covering the entire optoelectronics industry chain, CIOE gathers over 3,800 top exhibitors from 30+ countries and regions. Co-located with eight events covering sectors such as information and communication, precision optics, laser and intelligent manufacturing, infrared, intelligent sensing, display technologies, AR & VR, photonic innovation etc. CIOE serves as a one-stop efficient procurement platform for industry professionals to source materials, components, equipment, and solutions. It is also an ideal trade hub for precise business matching, networking, and discovering the latest industry trends.
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ECOC 2026
2026-09-21 - 2026-09-24 | FYCMA (Malaga Trade Fairs and Congress Centre), Av. de José Ortega y Gasset, 201 – 29006, Málaga, Spain
The ECOC Exhibition is the largest optical communications exhibition in Europe, held each September in a different European city. The event is the key meeting place for decision makers from across the fiber optic communications technology industry.
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