ECOC 2018 Conference

The “44th European Conference on Optical Communication” (ECOC 2018) will be held in Rome, Italy, on September 23-27, 2018.

ECOC is the leading European conference in the field of optical communication, and one of the most prestigious and long-standing events in this field. Here, the latest progress in optical communication technologies will be reported in selected papers, keynotes, presentations and special symposia.

Parallel to the scientific conference, the ECOC exhibition covers a wide range of optical communication products and services.

Therefore, ECOC is open to a variety of interested participants like researchers and students, product developers, sales managers and telecommunication market developers. Every year this international forum attracts more than 1,000 scientists and researchers from research institutions and companies from across the world.

ECOC 2018 is organized by CNIT, the Consortium of Italian universities for telecommunication. EUREL is owner of the registered trademark ECOC. EUREL is the Convention of National Associations of Electrical Engineers of Europe representing ten member associations in ten countries in greater Europe.

Largest optical communications event in Europe

The ECOC Exhibition is the key meeting place for everyone in the fibre optic communication technology industry.

With over 350 exhibitors expected this year, you can meet, network and gain knowledge with colleagues and peers from across the fibre optic community.

One stop shop for finding the information you need

With 327 specialist suppliers exhibiting at the ECOC Exhibition 2017, showcasing their latest product developments, services and solutions, the exhibition is the place to get the information you need. 

A cost effective way to compare and find new suppliers

Visiting the ECOC Exhibition is the best way to source new products, services, and information in the industry.

Meet a whole host of new suppliers all under one roof, and take advantage of the opportunity to question, examine and compare suppliers from around the globe. Network and hold conversations in person and build new business relationships. 

Keep up to date with the latest developments in the industry

Take a seat and find out the very latest from some of the world’s top names in the telecoms market as they share their knowledge and present on the latest industry hot topics.

Watch exciting demonstrations in the FTTx Centre

One of the most popular feature areas of the exhibition, the FTTx Centre provides a unique opportunity to meet specialist suppliers, watch live and interactive demonstrations of the latest FTTx technologies.

Learn new skills and key techniques in the CTTS Training Zone

Benefit from a series of short course training sessions designed to help you tackle key techniques including modern fusion splicing and passive optical network testing. Led by CTTS, the first choice training provider for many system operators throughout Europe, these hands on, practical sessions will take place in the CTTS Training Zone located on the exhibition floor.

A great place to network

The ECOC Exhibition is the perfect opportunity to build new contacts and network with others from across the fibre optic community. The exhibition coffee area is a great place to catch up with colleagues and peers.