Schedule
22 - 23 October 2024
Synopsys
Sunnyvale, California USA
Monday, 21 October
| Start Time | Event |
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| 6:00 PM |
Optional Welcome Dinner hosted by Optica We invite you to join us for dinner and networking at Agape Grill. Meet with other industry leaders in a casual and unique enviroment the night before the event starts! Dinner location is just minutes away from the host hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale). |
Tuesday, 22 October
| All scheduled events, except reception and welcome dinner, are at: Synopsys 675 Almanor Avenue, Building 1 Sunnyvale, CA 94085 |
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| Time | Events & Presenters | Affiliations & Program Notes |
| 9:00 - 10:00 AM | Welcome Breakfast | |
| 10:00 - 10:20 AM |
Welcome Remarks |
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Session 1: Hyperscalers and System Company Perspectives
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Industry leaders will discuss the future of data centers and cloud infrastructure, focusing on the evolving dynamics between hyperscale giants and their critical technology suppliers. In particular, the influence of mainstream AI on cloud computing will be discussed, and how photonic solutions are being deployed to address these new applications. |
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| Time | Events & Presenters | Affiliations & Program Notes |
| 10:20 - 11:05 AM |
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| 11:05 - 11:45 AM | Networking Break | |
| 11:45 - 12:45 PM |
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| 12:45 - 2:00 PM | Lunch | |
Session 2: System Implementation
| The session will showcase innovative solutions that system companies provide for meeting hyperscalers' demand for efficiency and scale, highlighting the pivotal roles these companies will play in shaping the digital ecosystem's future. | ||
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| Time | Events & Presenters | Affiliations & Program Notes |
| 2:00 - 3:30 PM |
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| 3:30 - 4:15 PM | Networking Break | |
Session 3: Integrated Photonic Manufacturing Solutions and Foundries
| This session explores the offerings and advancements in photonics manufacturing, particularly how foundries facilitate the production of photonic components and integrated circuits for optical communication. What are the directions, standards, and implementations for the design and manufacturing of PICs? | ||
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| Time | Events & Presenters | Affiliations & Program Notes |
| 4:15 - 5:30 PM |
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| 5:30 - 5:45 PM |
Wrap up |
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| 5:45 PM | Bus to Reception | |
| 6:30 - 9:30 PM | Reception | Blanco Urban |
| 9:35 - 9:55 PM | Bus to Hotel | Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale |
Wednesday, 23 October
| All scheduled events, except reception and welcome dinner, are at Synopsys, 675 Almanor Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. | ||
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| Time | Events & Presenters | Affiliations & Program Notes |
| 8:00 - 8:30 AM | Welcome Breakfast | |
| 8:30 - 8:40 AM |
Welcome Remarks |
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Session 4: AI-Inspired Solutions
| This session focuses on optical engines empowering AI computations and their demand on 800G communications. What are the approaches, promises, and challenges ahead? | ||
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| Time | Events & Presenters | Affiliations & Program Notes |
| 8:40 - 10:10 AM |
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| 10:10 – 11:00 AM | Networking Break | |
Session 5: Materials and Components to Advance Optical Technologies
| Novel materials and components that are enabling the data communications of the future are discussed in this session. This session provides views of advancements made by leading component companies enabling new optical engines, interconnects, and more efficient systems and optical networks. | ||
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| Time | Events & Presenters | Affiliations & Program Notes |
| 11:00 - 12:45 PM |
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| 12:45 - 1:30 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:30 PM | Conclusion of event | |
