Andrea D’Amico Presents Open and Disaggregated Optical Networks: From Vision to Reality at FiO LS on October 29th

October 23, 2025||inEvents|tagsandrea d'amico, fio ls 2025, frontiers in optics, giovanni milione, open and disaggregated optical networks, optical networks

Join our Andrea D’Amico as he presents Open and Disaggregated Optical Networks: From Vision to Reality (FW6E.1) at part of the Next-Generation Optical Fiber Transmission Systems and Networks Session at the Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science (FiO LS) conference in Denver, CO, on October 29, 2025, 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM.

FiOLS 2025 Andrea

Open and disaggregated optical networks can potentially reshape the telecom landscape. This talk offers a reality check on adoption status, key challenges, and future directions, highlighting how openness can enable more scalable and flexible infrastructure. Giovanni Milione was a co-author on the paper.

Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science (FiO LS) Conference

Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science (FiO LS)

The FiO LS conference offers both in-person (October 26–30) and virtual (October 22) formats, with all sessions available on demand for 60 days. Organized around key themes that connect scientific breakthroughs to real-world applications, the technical program features visionary talks and expert panels exploring emerging innovations. Distinguished speakers from across and beyond the optics and photonics community share forward-looking insights into the field’s future. Complementing the sessions, the Science + Industry Showcase includes an exhibition, live demos, and more than 500 research posters, providing a dynamic forum for collaboration between academia and industry.

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