Lumentum Experts to Share Insights at ECOC 2026

Lumentum thought leaders to discuss innovations in AI interconnects, silicon photonics, VCSELs, and optical networking 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, CTOSunday, September 20 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.PV-R Multipurpose RoomMarket Focus: Laser Innovations Enabling the New Photonics Ecosystem Optimized for AI System interconnectsLoukas Paraschis, VP, Business DevelopmentTuesday, September 22 from 12:40 – 12:55 p.m.Market Focus TheaterMarket Focus: Fireside ChatRafik Ward, SVP, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Marketing OfficerTuesday, September 22 from 1:00 – 1:55 p.m.Market Focus TheaterSilicon Photonics Workshop | Hosted by SoitecMatt Sysak, CTOTuesday, September 22 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.NH HotelPushing Terabits: 800G and 1.6T Silicon Photonic Transmitters at ScaleErman Timurdogan, Director, Silicon Photonics R&DWednesday, September 23 from 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.A2 Auditorium 2Panel: Inside the AI Fabric: Scaling the Networks Behind Tomorrow’s AI FactoriesChristian Urricariet, Senior Director, Product and Strategic MarketingWednesday, September 23 from 1:00 – 1:45 p.m.Product Focus StagePerformance, Reliability and Manufacturability of 1060nm VCSEL Arrays for AI Data Center Scale-UpMatthew Peters, Senior Director, R&DWednesday, 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. Source: Lumentum