OFC 2021 goes fully virtual
10 March 2021
Organisers of the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) have taken the decision to change the 2021 event’s format from a hybrid physical-digital to an all-virtual event.
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OFC 2021 plenary speakers announced
10 February 2021
This year’s OFC event, which will take place 06-10 June 2021 has announced its plenary speakers.
Key developments of 2020
24 November 2020
Keely Portway counts down some of the most-viewed and industry-shaping news stories of 2020
OFC 2021 shifts to Summer schedule
16 October 2020
The Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC 2021) will now take place from 6 -10, June.
ECOC exhibition goes virtual
30 September 2020
The organisers of the annual ECOC Exhibition have taken the decision to move this year’s 25th anniversary event fully online.
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ECOC postponed until December
13 May 2020
The management committee behind industry conference and exhibition, ECOC has taken the decision to postpone the 2020 event from September to December due to the current situation regarding Covid-19.
INCA brings events online, offers clarification for key workers
24 March 2020
The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) is to move all of its planned events online, and make a reduction in costs for all those participating.
FTTH Council Europe postpones conference until December
10 March 2020
The FTTH Council Europe has announced that it will postpone the annual FTTH Europe Conference and exhibition until early December in the wake of the current Coronavirus crisis.
MWC 2020 cancelled over ongoing coronavirus crisis
13 February 2020
The GSMA, organisers of MWC Barcelona, have taken the decision to cancel the 2020 event due to the ongoing global fears over coronavirus.
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