Join the IOWN Global Forum at the Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition 2026! OFC is the premier conference for the advancement of optical networking and communications. With over 16,000 registrants expected, OFC offers a prime opportunity to engage with industry leaders, explore technological advancements, and learn from exhibitions from leading companies.

Visit the Forum at Booth #5863 in the West Exhibition Hall where they will be showcasing joint demonstrations with the OpenLab & OpenROADM teams. 

The Forum will also be hosting a session on 17 March 2026 (16:00 – 17:00) in Expo Theater II, titled “IOWN Global Forum’s Vision for Future Open AI Networking: What Industry Collaboration Is Needed for Scalable AI Cluster Networks?” This session brings together key market players from both the supplier and user communities and representatives from open forums to explore the evolving landscape of AI networking infrastructure. With the latest optical technologies enabling enhanced scalability, the panel will examine how industry collaboration can accelerate the development of open ecosystems and drive innovation in AI cluster networking. Topics include technical challenges, standardization efforts, and strategies for fostering cross-industry partnerships to support next-generation AI workloads.