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World OpticalFiber & Cable
5th
November 18-20, 2019 Hilton Charlotte Center City, North Carolina, USA
Where global leaders meet to discuss the future of fiber
For more information or to book your place, visit www.worldopticalfiberconference.com #CRUopticalfibre
Platinum sponsors
Hosted by
Silver sponsors
Clark S. KinlinExecutive Vice PresidentCorning Incorporated
Michael FinchHead of Wire and CableCRU
Ed HarsteadLead Technologist, Chief Technology Officer, Fixed Networks DivisionNokia
Katie EspesethVice President of New ProductsEPB
Philippe VanhilleExecutive Vice President Telecom BusinessPrysmian Group
Zhuang DanPresidentYOFC
Ankit AgarwalCEO, Connectivity SolutionsSTL
Lisa R. YoungersPresident and CEOFiber Broadband Association (FBA)
Telecom network executives, fiber optic producers, solution providers and innovators will convene in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, this November to learn more about the latest tools and business strategies in anticipation of the future of global fiber-enabled connectivity.
Firmly established as the premier event for the global optical fiber and communication cable supply chain, the 5th CRU World Optical Fiber & Cable Conference will be held in the United States for the first time, with Corning Incorporated as host. Event delegates will have a chance to meet with key industry stakeholders from the US and beyond.
Why the USA?
The US telecom market is at the forefront of 5G network deployment, gigabit-speed broadband services, high-density fiber deployments, and hyper-scale data-centre investments. This year’s agenda will offer a complete view of the latest developments in the US and global markets, and the chance to hear from leading industry thought-leaders.
Attend the world’s leadingglobal optical fiber eventAN IMPORTANT SOURCE OF INSPIRATION, EDUCATION ANDTRANSFORMATION
As a global leader, Corning is delighted to facilitate discussions on the telecom market and technology leadership. We are pleased to collaborate with CRU on bringing this event to the United States, for the first timeDr. Bernhard Deutsch Vice president and general manager Corning Optical Fiber and Cable
The world’s premier event for the optical fiber and
cable supply chain
50+ fiber and cable
companies
30+ countries
represented40+
industry leader speakers
12+ hours of content
20+ exhibition
booths
3days of
networking
For more information or to book your place, visit www.worldopticalfiberconference.com #CRUopticalfibre
World Optical Fiber & Cable | November 18-20, 2019 | Hilton Charlotte Center City, North Carolina, USA
Industry leadersMeet with leading US and
international telecom network executives, fiber optic producers, solution providers and innovators,
as they convene to discuss business strategies for the
future of global fiber-enabled connectivity.
NetworkingWith numerous networking
functions spread over the three-day event, the conference provides an
ideal environment to build relationships and make new
connections.
What to expect
World Optical Fiber & Cable | November 18-20, 2019 | Hilton Charlotte Center City, North Carolina, USA
For more information or to book your place, visit www.worldopticalfiberconference.com #CRUopticalfibre
ExhibitionThe exhibition will showcase
companies providing the latest innovations in product developments
and services for the fiber optic community. Meet with global
technology experts leading the way in next-generation solutions and
discuss the best approach for your business.
World Optical Fiber & Cable | November 18-20, 2019 | Hilton Charlotte Center City, North Carolina, USA
Silicon Valley perspectives on the data center cable infrastructure required by
applications whose services are reliant on low latency
and Big Data
Innovative trends in fiber and cable design and
manufacturing that have the potential to disrupt the
bottom line
Views from leading financiers and capital market
experts on the key factors that investors are considering in
this space
Forward-thinking municipal leaders will discuss Smart Cities and how they are
built on an ocean of hybrid fiber and cable connected
IoT sensors
Gain insights from the world’s top telcos, as their
focus shifts to the densification and convergence that 5G
networks require, and learn more about what this shift
means for the communication cable supply chain
A panel discussion between representatives
from the world’s most important optical fiber and cable companies on how
they are preparing for shifting trade flows and technical
developments
Key themes
For more information or to book your place, visit www.worldopticalfiberconference.com #CRUopticalfibre
Agenda*
* Subject to change - please check the website for updates
Monday November 18 18:00 Registration and exhibition opens
18:30 Welcome reception sponsored by
Tuesday November 19 08:00 Registration and exhibition opens
08:00 Welcome coffee
08:30 Words of welcome Michael Finch, Head of Wire and Cable, CRU Clark Kinlin, Executive Vice President, Corning Incorporated
09:00 Keynote session The importance of American leadership in building a fiber-enabled society
The fiber network requirements of current communication trends and the importance of optical fiber and cable to achieve them
Which applications are the basis of the connected society? Bandwidth and latency requirements of smart cities, connected vehicles and other 5G-enabled applications
10:30 Networking break sponsored by
11:00 Optical fiber and cable leadership panel The world’s leading producers of optical fiber and cable discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead for supplying global fibre and cable markets How is the global market balanced? In which products do you see the greatest opportunities? Moderated by: Richard Mack, Principal Analyst, CRU Panellists: Bernhard Deutsch, Vice President and General Manager, Optical Fiber and Cable, Corning Incorporated Philippe Vanhille, Executive Vice President Telecom, Prysmian Group Zhuang Dan, President, YOFC
For more information or to book your place, visit www.worldopticalfiberconference.com #CRUopticalfibre
12:00 Lunch
13:30 Network equipment highlight presentation Understanding the evolution of 5G network architecture and what that means for fiber and cable demand Ed Harstead, Lead Technologist, Chief Technology Officer, Fixed Networks Division, Nokia
14:00 Demand insights from telecom industry experts Hear technical leaders from America’s most important telecom networks discuss the next generation of fiber networks and what this will mean for optical fiber and cable demand Speakers to be confirmed
15:30 Networking break sponsored by
16:30 Global perspectives on fiber and cable market dynamics Insights on production and consumption from the key markets that will impact global trade Europe China India Other emerging markets Michael Finch, Head of Wire and Cable, CRU Other speakers to be confirmed
17:30 Investment insight highlight presentation Views from leading financiers and capital market experts on the key considerations for investors in this space Speaker to be confirmed
18:00 Networking reception sponsored by
Auditorium sponsored by
#CRUopticalfibre
Wednesday November 2008:00 Registration and exhibition opens
08:00 Welcome coffee
09:00 Smart city keynote presentation Katie Espeseth, Vice President, EPB
09:30 Supply chain, distribution and retail insights Leading figures in fiber and cable assembly, retail and distribution share their perspectives on market trends and discuss improvements that are being made throughout the global supply chain.
Industry overview from a systems perspective: automation in the connector assembly process Ben Waite, President and CEO, Fiber Optic Center Raw materials price fluctuations and the impact of import tariffs on the optical fiber supply chain Jeff Koch, Senior Commercial Manager, Umicore Other speakers to be confirmed
10:50 Networking break sponsored by
11:20 Fiber innovation showcase This session provides a platform for innovative producers of optical fiber, cable, and associated materials, to outline where Research & Development is being focused. It will show how cables are becoming smaller, denser and tougher; while becoming faster and easier to deploy. Major trends in the optical fiber and cable development related to 5G and ‘hyper-scale data centers’ Claudio Mazzali, Senior Vice President Technology, Corning Incorporated
Innovation of optical cable system technologies for FTTx and ‘hyper- scale data centers’ Naoki Okada, General Manager, Optical Cable Systems Division, Fujikura Ltd
Changing trends for optical fiber cables driving advanced material solutions Paul Brigandi, Application Development Leader, Wire & Cable R&D, Dow Other speakers to be confirmed
13:00 Lunch sponsored by
14:00 Fiber production and maintenance process developments Spectrum of measurement and control technology for optical fibers and optical fiber cables Speaker to be confirmed, Sikora Other speakers to be confirmed
15:00 Close of conference: review and handover Representatives of Corning and CRU review outcomes of the conference discussions and announce 2020 conference details
Agenda continued*
* Subject to change - please check the website for updates
Auditorium sponsored by
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COMPANY TYPE EXEC LEVEL
ParticipateTo discuss the best way for you to
participate, please contact Paul Terry.
T: +44 (0) 20 7903 2131 E: [email protected]
Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting?Sponsorship
Offers an unrivalled opportunity to benchmark your brand against the leaders in this industry and raise your
corporate profile to an influential audience of industry leaders. A range of exclusive
sponsorship opportunities can be tailored to your needs and budget.
Delegate Bags Auditorium
Sponsorship packages include:
Exhibition package includes:
Display area of 3m x 2m / 10ft x 7ft
A draped table with four chairs
Access to power
Company logo and 50-word company profile on the conference guide
Logo with profile and hyperlink on the conference website
Two complimentary delegate places
Exhibition The exhibition offers you the
opportunity to showcase your products and services, engage with
your customers – and win new ones.
World Optical Fiber & Cable | November 18-20, 2019 | Hilton Charlotte Center City, North Carolina, USA
For more information or to book your place, visit www.worldopticalfiberconference.com #CRUopticalfibre
World Optical Fiber & Cable | November 18-20, 2019 | Hilton Charlotte Center City, North Carolina, USA
For more information or to book your place, visit www.worldopticalfiberconference.com #CRUopticalfibre
Yes! Book my place at the World Optical Fiber & Cable Conference 2019
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2019 Delegate fee
From September 28 until October 18 2019 $1450
After October 19 2019 $1550
Conference Host
Corning is transforming the way the world connects. Since ushering in the telecommunicationsrevolution with the invention of low-loss optical fiber in 1970, we have been continually innovating to increase the speed and capacity of optical networks around the globe, while reducing installation costs. Today, our Optical Communications business delivers solutions for growing segments like fiber to the home, 4G/5G densification, wireless technology, and hyper-scale data centers.
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