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ECOC Exhibition 2026

Malaga, Spain
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Ethernet Alliance Booth #2173

The ECOC Exhibition has been running for over 30 years and has grown to become the largest optical communications exhibition in Europe and the key meeting place for over 8,000 decision-makers and over 350 exhibitors from across the fiber optic communications technology industry.

In 2026, the event takes place at the FYCMA (Trade Fairs and Congress Center) in Malaga, Spain from September 12-23. Ethernet Alliance and participating members will showcase a live demonstration of cutting-edge Ethernet technologies.

Participating Companies:

  • Amphenol
  • Cisco
  • HPE
  • Huawei
  • Hyper Photonix
  • Keysight
  • Multilane
  • Synopsys
  • TE Connectivity
  • Teledyne LeCroy
  • VeEX
  • Wilder Technologies

Speaking Session Highlights:

Session 1

The Ethernet Evolution of AI
Market Focus Panel | September 23, 2026 | 12:00-12:55 p.m. CEST

Ethernet Alliance leaders John D’Ambrosia, Kent Lusted, and Mark Nowell will join industry experts to discuss how AI is driving the next phase of Ethernet innovation. The panel will explore emerging requirements beyond today’s 200Gb/s-per-lane technologies, the path beyond 1.6TbE networking, and ongoing industry efforts to define 400Gb/s electrical and optical signaling for future AI infrastructures.

Session 2

Accelerating the Terabit Breakthrough: Defining the Future of Ultra-High-Speed Ethernet
Track: SC 7 – Optical Networks for Access, Mobile X-Haul, In-Building, and Intra-Data Center Interconnects
Invited Presentation | John D’Ambrosia | September 23, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. CEST

John D’Ambrosia, Chair Emeritus of the Ethernet Alliance and TEF 2026 Event Chair, will examine the industry’s path toward ultra-high-speed Ethernet. The presentation will explore the technical innovations, industry collaboration, and ecosystem initiatives required to advance next-generation networking beyond today’s performance boundaries and enable future AI-driven infrastructure.

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