Lumentum Experts to Share Insights at ECOC 2026

Lumentum thought leaders to discuss innovations in AI interconnects, silicon photonics, VCSELs, and optical networking

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lumentum, a global leader in optical and photonic technology, today announced its speaker line-up at the 2026 European Conference on Optical Communications (ECOC) in Málaga, Spain. The event will be held from September 20 – 24 at the Trade Fair and Congress Center of Málaga. Visit Lumentum stand #2050.

• Can Fast Narrow Channels Keep Rising Without Limit or Will Slow and Wide Become the Winner?
  • Matt Sysak, CTO
  • Sunday, September 20 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
  • PV-R Multipurpose Room
• Market Focus: Laser Innovations Enabling the New Photonics Ecosystem Optimized for AI System interconnects
  • Loukas Paraschis, VP, Business Development
  • Tuesday, September 22 from 12:40 – 12:55 p.m.
  • Market Focus Theater
• Market Focus: Fireside Chat
  • Rafik Ward, SVP, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Marketing Officer
  • Tuesday, September 22 from 1:00 – 1:55 p.m.
  • Market Focus Theater
• Silicon Photonics Workshop | Hosted by Soitec
  • Matt Sysak, CTO
  • Tuesday, September 22 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
  • NH Hotel
• Pushing Terabits: 800G and 1.6T Silicon Photonic Transmitters at Scale
  • Erman Timurdogan, Director, Silicon Photonics R&D
  • Wednesday, September 23 from 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
  • A2 Auditorium 2
• Panel: Inside the AI Fabric: Scaling the Networks Behind Tomorrow’s AI Factories
  • Christian Urricariet, Senior Director, Product and Strategic Marketing
  • Wednesday, September 23 from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
  • Product Focus Stage
• Performance, Reliability and Manufacturability of 1060nm VCSEL Arrays for AI Data Center Scale-Up
  • Matthew Peters, Senior Director, R&D
  • Wednesday, September 23 from 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
  • PV-R Multipurpose Room

About Lumentum

Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a global leader in optical and photonic technologies that power the networks and infrastructure behind AI, cloud computing, and next-generation communications. Built on decades of photonics innovation, Lumentum delivers high-performance lasers, modules, and optical subsystems that enable scalable, energy-efficient data center connectivity, advanced telecom networks, industrial manufacturing, and sensing applications. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company operates R&D, manufacturing, and sales facilities worldwide. Learn more at www.lumentum.com.

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