Paul Townsend Head of the Photonics Centre at Tyndall is co-chairing the European Conference on Optical Communication - ECOC 2019. Sharing the latest cutting-edge developments in optical communication, ECOC 2019 is one not to be missed. The 45th conference will take place this year in Ireland’s capital - Dublin, from the 22 – 26 September.
As well as being one of the largest scientific conferences globally for researchers and scientists, the ECOC exhibition is Europe’s largest optical communications exhibition, providing industry with the chance to connect with prospective customers as well as enhance relationships with existing customers. ECOC 2019 will host a huge variety of events including – expert talks, plenary sessions, workshops, tutorials, demos, hackathon and special events.
Please check here for updates including registration, agenda details, confirmed speakers and networking opportunities or to register now.
Workshops available to participate in include:
- Integrated Photonics
- New Modelling Challenges in Optical Communications
- Beyond 5G & The Role of Optical Network
- Low Latency Optical Communications
- Hybrid PICs
- Neuromorphic DSP / Machine Learning
- Ultra-wideband Communications
- Passive Optical Networks at 5G Line Rate & Beyond
During the plenary session industry leading experts will provide insights into new and emerging technologies that have the potential to shape the future of photonics.
Plenary Speakers include:
- Katharine Schmidtke, Sourcing Manager, Optical Technology Strategy Facebook, USA
- Dr. Chih-Lin I, China Mobile Chief Scientist, Wireless Technologies, China Mobile Research Institute
- Timothy John Whitley, Managing Director, Research and Innovation, BT, UK
- Richard Jin, President, Transmission and Access Network Product Line, Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
- J.C. Séamus Davis, Professor of Physics at Oxford University, Oxford, UK; Professor of Quantum Physics at University College Cork; Emeritus Professor of Physics at Cornell University, NY, USA
ECOC19 will host a range of special events including:
- Data Centres Symposium
- Exploring the Universe with Professor Brian Cox
- Photonic Integrated Circuit Manufacturing
- ON2020
- Diversity Workshop: Champion the Change you Want to See
- Beyond Awareness Luncheon: Actions to improve Diversity & Inclusion
Attendees of ECOC 2019 will have the opportunity to experience the culture, history and legendary entertainment of Ireland’s capital – Dublin. As a thriving tech hub and home to some of the world’s largest and most influential companies, Dublin is the perfect host to Europe’s largest conference on optical communication. Register your place today.