International Telecom Workshop

When:	11 octobre 2006
Where:	H�tel Palace Royal

An opportunity to meet leading optics and photonics experts from around the world

Wednesday, October 11, 5:30 p.m.

H�tel Palace Royal, 775 Avenue Honor� Mercier

Quebec City (Old Town)

Cost: $115

From October 10-20, 2006, in conjunction with the annual meeting of the TC86 Committee of the International Electrotechnical Commission, Quebec City will play host to representatives from the world�s most prestigious companies, together with fiber-optic telecommunications market leaders.

To coincide with the annual meeting, the International Telecom Workshop will provide an ideal opportunity to meet with experts from the optics and photonics sector.

Presented in the form of a dinner conference, this high-level workshop is a must-attend event for those seeking a comprehensive overview of current challenges and future trends in fiber-optic technologies and telecommunications applications.

The workshop will also be an excellent opportunity to meet representatives from Corning, Hakusan Manufacturing, Draka Comteq and Bookham, as well as the other TC86 delegates in attendance.

Guest speakers

Thomas A. Hanson            

Corning        

Topic: Optical Transmission Systems and Networks: Where is the Industry Heading?

Etsuji Sugita

Hakusan Manufacturing

Former General Manager, Photonic Technology Division, NTT Advanced Technology

Topic: Development of Optical Interconnection Technologies in Japan

Gerald Kuyt   

Product Line Manager        

Draka Comteq

Topic: Optical Fibers: Status of Technological Advancement in the Field and What Comes Next?

Atul Srivastava                

Bookham

Topic: Optical Amplifiers in New Telecom Networks