About this expo
OFC (Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition) stands as the premier annual international event dedicated to optical communications and networking. It serves as a vital platform for professionals, combining a comprehensive technical conference with a dynamic exhibition. The 2027 edition will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California, with the exhibition running from March 9-11, 2027, and the technical conference from March 7-11, 2027.
The exhibition showcases core sectors such as optical fiber and cable, optical networking and transmission systems, photonics components and devices, test and measurement equipment for optical networks, data center interconnect technology, and optical amplifiers and transceivers. It attracts a target audience of optical communications researchers, engineers, network operators, and technology vendors from the telecommunications and data networking industries.
Organized by Optica (formerly The Optical Society of America), in partnership with IEEE Communications Society and IEEE Photonics Society, OFC offers a rich program including invited and tutorial speakers, exhibition theater programs, a Demo Zone, and a committee-curated technical program. The event's scale is demonstrated by its 2026 edition, which hosted 17,800 attendees and 706 exhibitors.
Highlights
5 items- Leading annual international conference and trade show for optical communications.
- 17,800 attendees (2026); 706 exhibitors (2026).
- Organized by Optica, IEEE Communications Society, and IEEE Photonics Society.
- AUMA listed.
- Held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California.
FAQ
4 questionsWhen and where does OFC Los Angeles 2027 take place?+
The OFC exhibition is scheduled for March 9-11, 2027, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California, United States. The technical conference runs from March 7-11, 2027.
Who organizes OFC?+
OFC is organized by Optica (formerly The Optical Society of America), in partnership with IEEE Communications Society and IEEE Photonics Society.
What industries and products are covered at OFC?+
OFC covers optical communications and networking, with core exhibit sectors including optical fiber and cable, optical networking and transmission systems, photonics components and devices, test and measurement equipment, data center interconnect technology, and optical amplifiers and transceivers.
How can I attend or exhibit at OFC?+
Information on paper submissions, booth reservations, and attendee registration is available through the official website, https://www.ofcconference.org/.