ECOC
The European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC) is Europe’s leading conference on optical communications, and one of the largest and most prestigious events in the field worldwide. The conference brings together experts and leaders from academia, research and industry across the globe to share their latest breakthroughs and visions for the future. ECOC is the ideal place for you to expand your knowledge, discuss new ideas, and network with others. It encompasses everything from the materials and devices that make optical communication possible, to the systems and networks that use them.
50 years of ECOC!
We are looking forward to celebrating this special anniversary with you in 2024!
- 22.-26. September 2024
- Congress Center Messe Frankfurt, Germany
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Europe’s leading conference on optical communications, and one of the most prestigious and long-standing events in the field worldwide. Taking place in the historic and vibrant city of Glasgow, ECOC will showcase the latest cutting-edge developments in optical communication, as well as an exciting social programme that will allow delegates to network and share ideas whilst experiencing the best of Scottish culture.
Parallel to the scientific conference, the ECOC exhibition covers a wide range of optical communication products and services.

IMPORTANT DATES
OCT 2023 CALL FOR PAPERS
APR 2024 CONTRIBUTED PAPER DEADLINE
JUN 2024 AUTHOR NOTIFICATION
JUN 2024 START OF REGISTRATION
JUL 2024 AUTHOR REGISTRATION DEADLINE
AUG 2024 FINAL PROGRAM
AUG 2024 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE
SEP 2024 POST DEADLINE SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Committee
Jörg-Peter Elbers
Adtran Networks SE, Germany
Roland Freund
Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz-Institute, Germany
Damian Dudek
VDE ITG, Germany
Peter Krummrich
Technical University Dortmund, Germany
Admela Jukan
Technical University Braunschweig, Germany
Sebastian Randel
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Hans-Joachim Grallert
Fraunhofer Heinrich-Hertz-Institute, Germany (retired)
Tina Franke
VDE Conference Service, Germany
Alexandra Momberger
VDE Conference Services, Germany
Nicolas Parisel
VDE Conference Service, Germany
LOCATION
Venue
Modern, open, bright, and futuristic: the Congress Center Messe Frankfurt has been completely revamped in 2020 and is located in the heart of Frankfurt, close to the main railway station and the airport. It is easily accessible by public transport and car. The Messe Frankfurt is not only a place for business, but also a cultural and historical landmark of the city: it is one of the world’s largest trade fair venues, hosting more than 200 events every year.
Plan your visit
Congress Center Messe Frankfurt
Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1,
60327 Frankfurt am Main
Germany
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Conference Service
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