POET is a sponsor at IFOC 2021, a domestic optical communication symposium in Shenzen, China; seems they are making inroads in the Chinese market.  The following is translated by google, so may not be 100%

IFOC 2021

August 30-31, 2021

Hilton Hotel of Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center

ICC News August 30-31, 2021, The 20th Infostone Optical Communication Market and Tch Nology Conference, referred to as "IFOC" and "Message Stone Seminar" invites you to gather at the Hilton Hotel of Shenzhen International Convention and Exhibition Center to discuss the comprehensive content covering the entire optical communication market from seven topics, progressively analyze the development trend of technology layer by layer, and deeply integrate hot topics. The development of the industry has injected new strength.

This symposium will focus on seven major topics - ultra-high-speed silicon-optical integration development and application, communication semiconductor chip development, optical access status and the future of F5G, optical transmission core technology development status and trend, data center ultra-high-speed interconnection development, laser/sensor/new application development and 5G optical network. With the main forum of data center, the speech covers 5G optical network carrying, backbone network, data center optical, optical fiber and cable, optical communication system equipment, high-speed optical module, photoelectric chip, laser/sensor/new application and other sections. At the same time, it focuses on current technology and market hot spots, and narrows the demand and supply of optical communication products.

August 30th 08:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Topic 1: Development and Application of Ultra-high-Speed Silicon Optical Integration

Topic 2: Development Status and Trend of Core Technology of Optical Transmission

Topic 3: The current situation of optical access and the future of F5G

August 30th 13:30-18:00 p.m.

Topic 4: Communication Semiconductor Chip Development

Topic 5: Super High-Speed Interconnection Development of Data Centers

Topic 6: Laser/sensing/industry, university and research/cutting-edge technology

August 31st all day 08:30~18:00

Main venue: 5G and Optical Network Project

[The 20th Infostone Seminar (IFOC 2021) focuses on the following hot spots]

1. 5G optical network and the future of F5G

2. Ultra-high-speed silicon optical integration

3. Super high-speed interconnection of data center

4. Core technology of optical transmission

5. Optical communication system equipment, high-speed optical modules, active and passive devices related production, research and development, testing equipment

6. Communication semiconductor chip, silicon photon, photon integrated circuit, coherence technology, NRZ/PAM4 modulation

7. Standard discussion, brokerage investment, policy research, angel investment

8. Global optical communication market analysis and forecast

Since its holding in 2001, the Infostone Seminar has been recognized by colleagues in the industry and has become one of the most influential symposiums in the optical communication industry. The participants in the meeting are mainly senior managers and middle and senior technicians in the Guangtong industry. Over the years, the number of participants has been increasing, and by 2020, more than 900 guests will attend the meeting. The 2021 Signal Stone Seminar is expected to reach more than 1,000 people. The theme of the conference is close to the forefront of the times. Based on technological evolution, it has insight into market opportunities and explores the future development trend of the communication market with industry professionals.

The speaker team of the Signalstone Seminar is mainly composed of operator experts, Internet experts, CEOs/CTOs of well-known international and domestic companies, well-known international market analysts, and representatives of optical communication associations. The last seminar reached the highest level in history in terms of lecturer lineup, conference scale, media attention and so on! This seminar will set a new record in terms of participation scale and guest lineup!

Sponsors and exhibitors of this Infostone Seminar (in no order):

[Diamond Sponsorship]

Suzhou Xuchuang Technology Co., Ltd.

[Special Cooperation]

Guangxi Free Trade Zone Jianju Technology Co., Ltd.

[Gold Medal Sponsorship]

Feiyu Group

Suzhou Haiguangxin Chuang Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd.

Qingdao Hisense Broadband Multimedia Technology Co., Ltd.

Wuhan Huagong Zhengyuan Photon Technology Co., Ltd.

Jiangsu Hengtong Optoelectronics Co., Ltd.

Shenzhen Xinfeitong Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd.

POET Technology

Changfei Optical Fiber and Cable Co., Ltd.

[Silver Sponsorship]

Shaanxi Aowei Laser Device Co., Ltd.

Anritsu

Meter Technology Development (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Tianjin Deli Instrument and Equipment Co., Ltd.

EXFO

Ite Technology (China) Co., Ltd.

Chongqing Lingyue Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd.

MRSI Systems

Shenzhen Guangwei Optical Communication Technology Co., Ltd.

Xi'an Qixin Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd.

Wuhan Yimu Laser Co., Ltd.

Suzhou Suna Optoelectronics Co., Ltd.

Shanghai Orange Microelectronic Technology Co., Ltd.

[Breast sponsorship]

Guangdong Hongzhan Technology Co., Ltd.

[Gift Sponsorship]

Guangdong Yiyuantong Technology Co., Ltd.

[Brand Sponsorship]

Shenzhen Yuchen Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.

[Cover of the Journal]

Shenzhen Dingjing Technology Co., Ltd.

[Lunch sponsorship]

Onna Information Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

Ningbo Rongda Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd.

[Dinner Sponsorship]

Shenzhen Hengyixun Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd.

[Exhibitor]

Shenzhen Aidetai Technology Co., Ltd.

Shaanxi Aowei Laser Technology Co., Ltd.

Guangdong Blu-ray Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

Shanghai Bennuo Electronic Materials Co., Ltd.

Shenzhen Weiwei Technology Co., Ltd.

Tianjin Deli Instrument and Equipment Co., Ltd.

Shenzhen Zichen Sunshine Technology Co., Ltd.

Jiangsu Hengtong Optoelectronics Co., Ltd.

Ite Technology (China) Co., Ltd.

Dongyu Yangguang Hardware Products Co., Ltd.

Shenzhen Oubokai Technology Co., Ltd.

Hebi Tengtianguang Communication Technology Co., Ltd.

Suzhou Communication Optoelectronic Technology Co., Ltd.

Shenzhen Yuchen Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.

Dongyu Xinghe Precision Technology Co., Ltd.

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