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Conference Agenda

Optical Expo 2007 includes two parts: a conference, moderated by analysts from Light Reading's market research division, Heavy Reading, and an exhibition.

Meals and refreshments will also be served in the exhibition area.

Day 1 - October 2
08:30-09:15	Registration
09:15-09:45	Introduction: The New Wave of Optical Senior Analyst Sterling Perrin will draw on Heavy Reading's latest research in optical networking to help plot the future course of the industry. His presentation will identify the major technologies and innovations driving the optical networking resurgence and tie them to the big-picture trends affecting network operators. He will also share Heavy Reading's optical outlook for 2008. Expo Chair: Sterling Perrin
09:45-10:30	Keynote: Rod Naphan, Vice President of Planning, Fujitsu Network Communications
10:30-10:45	Break
10:45-12:00	Enabling Video 2.0 With Optical Networks Carriers around the world are making big bets on video to drive their revenue growth well into the future. But the network requirements for delivering telco video are unique - from unprecedented bandwidth demands to stringent QOS on delivered packets. This session will explore the role of optical networking technologies in enabling successful telco video - from the access network to the aggregation network to the core. Moderator: James Crawshaw Panelists: Alcatel-Lucent, BTI Photonic Systems, Infinera, OpVista	The Drive to 100-GigE Backbone network requirements are once again booming, and 100-Gigabit Ethernet is no longer an esoteric science discussion but a future-proofing network requirement for operators. How will the industry migrate from 10-Gig to 100-GigE? This session will explore the key enabling technologies that will elevate carrier backbones to the next level. Moderator: Sterling Perrin Panelists: Ciena, Infinera, ITU, JDSU, NEC
12:00-01:30	Lunch & Exhibition
01:30-02:45	Defining the Next Generation of Optical Transmission: Optical Packet Transport Optical transport has begun its migration to packets - and, more specifically, Ethernet transport. As carrier demands change, equipment suppliers are hard at work on new products that are built for packet and WDM but can accommodate legacy Sonet/SDH protocols. New technologies including PBT and T-MPLS are important, as well as innovations in component integration. This session will draw upon extensive Heavy Reading research into packet-enabled optical networking to present a clear roadmap for how and when operators will migrate their networks to support their packetized services. Moderator: Sterling Perrin Panelists: Alcatel-Lucent, Ciena, Fujitsu, Verizon	Options for Extending Fiber to the Home FTTx access networks have taken hold worldwide, driven by the proliferation of broadband services and the introduction of video. Yet operators are not unanimous on their selection of fiber access technologies - which include BPON, GPON, and EPON options as well as point-to-point Ethernet access and WDM PON. This session will describe the different optical last-mile solutions available to operators and weigh the tradeoffs. Real-world deployment examples will be shared, along with illustrations of what the next wave of fiber access solutions will provide. Moderator: Joe McGarvey Panelists: Grande Communications, Ericsson
02:45-03:00	Break
03:00-03:45	Keynote: Bill Wohnoutka, Vice President of Business Development, Content Markets Group, Level 3 Communications
03:45-05:00	Building Dynamic Optical Networks Part I With the widespread availability of ROADM and wavelength-selective switching already spurring market growth, carriers today are taking the next steps towards creating truly dynamic optical networks. This session will explore how ROADM, WSS, GMPLS/ASON, and a host of contributing technologies are allowing carriers to move beyond static optical networks to those with true point-and-click provisioning and dynamic reconfiguration. This will enable a variety of new services and improve network operations. Moderator: Joe McGarvey Panelists: Capella, Transmode, Xtellus	New Technologies for Optical Integration Integration is the key to optical networking's future. It will not be acceptable for the next generation of systems and subsystems to be built from a host of bulky and discrete components. New technologies and techniques, including photonic integrated circuits, silicon photonics/CMOS photonics, nanophotonics, and low-cost design and packaging, are enabling multiple functions to be combined in one device – with smaller footprints, lower costs, and lower power consumption. This session will explore some of the leading edge innovations in integrated optics. Moderator: Sterling Perrin Panelists: JDSU, Opnext, U Texas
05:00-07:00	Cocktails & Exhibition
Day 2 - October 3
09:00-09:30	Registration
09:30-10:15	Keynote: Alfredo Viglienzoni, Head of Product Line Optical Networks, Ericsson
10:15-10:30	Break
10:30-11:45	Managed Services for Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Business continuity and disaster recovery plans are no longer just for large financial services firms. Industries including healthcare, manufacturing, and government need BC/DR plans as well, and many service providers see revenue opportunities in providing these companies with managed services. This session will take an in-depth look at optical networking options for managed services to the enterprise - including WDM, ROADMs, Ethernet, Sonet, and Fibre Channel. Moderator: James Crawshaw Panelists: ADVA Optical Networking, Grande Communications, MRV	Building Dynamic Optical Networks Part II With the widespread availability of ROADM and wavelength-selective switching already spurring market growth, carriers today are taking the next steps towards creating truly dynamic optical networks. This session will explore how ROADM, WSS, GMPLS/ASON, and a host of contributing technologies are allowing carriers to move beyond static optical networks to those with true point-and-click provisioning and dynamic reconfiguration. This will enable a variety of new services and improve network operations. Moderator: Sterling Perrin Panelists: Cisco, Ericsson, Fujitsu, Nokia Siemens Networks
11:45-12:30	Keynote: Peter Magill, Executive Director of Technical Research, AT&T
12:30-02:30	Lunch & Exhibition
02:30-03:30	Real-World Roundtable: Service Providers and End Users Share Their Perspectives on the Optical Network Panelists: Coach America, MTS Allstream, Verizon
03:30-03:45	Closing Remarks