Event to feature major announcements in AI-driven networking, 1.6T advancements, quantum technologies and next-gen optical innovations
San Francisco, CA – March 20, 2025 – OFC, the premier global event for optical networking and communications, returns to California to celebrate a historic half-century milestone—50 years of innovation, groundbreaking research, cutting-edge technological advancements and unmatched industry collaboration. Taking place in San Francisco’s Moscone Center, 01–03 April (Technical Conference: 30 March–03 April), OFC 2025 will provide an unparalleled platform for pioneering collaborations.
With more than 13,500 expected attendees and more than 670 exhibitors spanning the entire optical communications ecosystem, OFC continues to drive the future of optical technology. Notably, nearly 100 exhibiting companies at the event are based in California, reinforcing the state’s critical role in fostering advancements in networking, AI and next-generation connectivity solutions.
Breakthrough Innovations at the Heart of OFC 2025
OFC 2025 will showcase the latest technological advancements shaping global connectivity, from 1.6 Terabit networking and AI-driven innovations to Coherent PON, Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO), multicore fiber, data-center technology and quantum networking.
Key announcements from industry leaders across the optical communications ecosystem will showcase the continued evolution of networking technologies that enable global digital transformation. A selection of exhibitor announcements submitted to OFC as part of its First News program includes:
Acacia (Meeting Room 56): Showcasing its Delphi-powered coherent optical modules, which have gained significant customer momentum with trials reaching 2,253 km transmission distances.
Aehr Test Systems (Booth 1857): Unveiling new production orders for semiconductor test and burn-in equipment targeting AI and data-center storage applications.
Albis Optoelectronics (Booth 1657): Releasing new 200G and 400G photodiodes designed for next-generation high-speed optical communications.
Aloe Semiconductor (Booth 1018): Demonstrating high-baud-rate silicon photonics technology supporting up to 850Gb per lane.
Bola Technologies (Booth 5115): Introducing extended L-band capabilities for its Dynamic Optical Filter Array (DOFA) platform.
Casela Technologies (Booth 6549): Showcasing dual and quad laser source assemblies optimized for 1.6Tb and 3.2Tb silicon photonic transceivers.
Ethernet Alliance (Booth 5173): Hosting a live 800G interoperability demonstration, featuring emerging passive and active copper and optical interfaces.
Fujitsu (Booth 1431): Launching its 1FINITY™ P300 800G ZR/ZR+ coherent pluggable transceiver, optimized for AI and cloud-network demands.
HieFo Corporation (Booth 6478): Unveiling transformative optical chip innovations including InP-based DFB lasers with up to 150 mW output and 50 kHz linewidths, ideal for coherent transmission.
MRSI Mycronic (Booth 3218): Presenting its MRSI-LEAP high-speed 1µm die bonder, designed for ultra-high-volume AI optical module manufacturing.
NLM Photonics (Booth 6383): Announcing a new hybrid organic electro-optic material, enhancing photonic performance with unparalleled stability.
OIF (Booth 5745): Advancing interoperability with live demonstrations and multi-vendor collaboration.
OZ Optics (Booth 2018): Debuting 2D-Fiber Array (FA) assemblies for higher-density optical transmission applications.
Sumix (Booth 3021): Showcasing Glide MT, an advanced robotic microscope for automated fiber optic inspection.
California: A Powerhouse for Optical Communications
Home to Silicon Valley and a thriving ecosystem of technology innovators, California continues to lead the global transformation of communications infrastructure. With nearly 100 exhibiting companies based in the state, OFC 2025 underscores California’s enduring influence on the optical networking industry. From industry leaders to pioneering innovators, these are just a few of the 100 California-based companies driving critical advancements that will define the next era of networking and communications: Anritsu, Ayar Labs, Broadcom Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc., Infinera (now part of Nokia), Intel Corporation, Keysight Technologies, Lumentum, Marvell, OIF, Ranovus USA and Synopsys, Inc.
About OFC
The 2025 Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) is the premier conference and exhibition for optical communications and networking professionals. For 50 years, OFC has drawn attendees from all corners of the globe to meet and greet, teach and learn, make connections and move business forward.
OFC includes dynamic business programming, an exhibition of global companies and high impact peer-reviewed research that, combined, showcase the trends that are shaping the entire optical networking and communications industry. OFC is co-sponsored by the IEEE Communications Society (IEEE/ComSoc) and the IEEE Photonics Society and co-sponsored and managed by Optica. OFC will be held in-person, 30 March – 03 April 2025, at the Moscone Center, San Francisco, California, USA, with on-demand access to content available post-conference. All technical sessions, workshops, panels and exhibit floor sessions—with speaker permission—will be accessible to Full Conference registrants.
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