From March 30 to April 3, 2025, the 2025 Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC), which marks its 50th anniversary, hence named OFC50 this year, will bring together over 13,500 professionals and 600 exhibitors at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California, USA. As the premier global event in optical networking and communications, OFC will showcase cutting-edge advancements in quantum networking, AI-driven optical innovations and high-speed photonic technologies.
While QPIC1550 is not officially exhibiting, several consortium partners will be present, contributing to discussions and sharing insights relevant to the project’s mission of advancing quantum photonic integrated circuits (QPICs) at 1550nm.
Meet QPIC1550 Partners at OFC50
QTI SRL will be exhibiting at booth #5130, where they will showcase innovations in quantum-safe networks as part of the OFCnet initiative. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage with QTI’s experts and explore the latest developments in quantum key distribution (QKD) and photonic integrated circuits.
LIGENTEC will be present at booth #5956, where they will demonstrate how their low-loss SiN PIC technology is driving advancements in photonic integration for applications including quantum communications and sensing.
QPIC1550 brochures will be available at both QTI and LIGENTEC booths for attendees interested in learning more about the project’s objectives, consortium expertise and technological innovations.
A Benchmark for Quantum Sensing: Paper Presentation by Adonis Bogris (UWA)
In addition to QPIC1550’s presence through its partners, Adonis Bogris from the University of West Attica (UWA) will be presenting a research paper that touches on QPIC1550 as it is highly relevant as a benchmark for future quantum sensing applications.
The paper title is ‘Microwave Frequency Fiber Interferometry in Submarine Deployed Telecommunication Cables’ and will be presented on April 3 at 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM PDT at the Session: Fiber Sensing and Characterization (Rooms 209-210, Level 2)
The research applies microwave frequency fiber interferometry to detect vibrations in submarine optical fibers, successfully identifying low-magnitude earthquakes (M1.5). This technique serves as a benchmark for QPIC1550, which will deploy quantum sensing techniques in terrestrial fiber networks, allowing for comparative analysis and advancements in distributed quantum sensing.
Join the Conversation at OFC50!
As OFC sets the stage for groundbreaking developments in photonics and quantum networking, QPIC1550 is excited to be represented by its partners and researchers contributing to the evolution of secure, high-performance quantum communications.
Visiting OFC50? Meet our partners, grab a QPIC1550 brochure and don’t miss the chance to engage with experts shaping the future of quantum photonics.
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