The ECOC Exhibition is the largest optical communications exhibition in Europe, held each September in a different European city, the event is the key meeting place for decision makers from across the fibre optic communications technology industry.
Now running for over 30 years, the exhibition attracts over 8,000 decision makers from all around the world – bringing together manufacturers, suppliers and service providers to networking, gain insights on the latest developments, new products and trends in the industry.
Alongside over 330+ international exhibitors, the exhibition is full with interactive features and seminars. The extremely popular Market Focus theatre includes thought provoking presentations from some of the most innovative and forward-thinking companies working in optics today discussing the key issues facing the market and Product Focus theatre covering the latest innovative products, live demonstrations and technology announcements.
Find out about exhibiting at ECOC Exhibition 2027
The ECOC Exhibition continues to be one of the most effective ways of promoting your latest products and services, as well as sharing your company message with a targeted audience.
In 2027 the event heads to Milan, Italy and once again provides a key opportunity for you to promote your company, brand or product to an international audience of over 8,300 industry decision-makers looking for the best solution for their business challenges.
Supported by a comprehensive marketing, advertising, PR and social media campaign, the ECOC Exhibition is a cost-effective way to showcase your company to the industry, with 83% of visitors attending ECOC with the aim of finding new suppliers and 93% having an influence on purchases, your involvement in the show presents an unmissable opportunity to sell your business solutions directly to prospective buyers.
Why Attend ECOC Exhibition?
- Discover the latest innovations in optical communication and photonics
- Gain strategic insight from industry leaders at Market Focus and Product Focus sessions
- Experience new technologies first hand in the interactive Demo Zone
- Connect with key decision-makers, engineers, and suppliers from across the globe
- Celebrate excellence in the sector at the prestigious Industry Awards
- Explore FTTx solutions and future-ready infrastructure in a dedicated showcase
- Stay ahead of the curve in a fast-moving industry through exclusive product launches and trend briefings
Whether you’re driving network innovation or exploring next-gen solutions, ECOC Exhibition is the must-attend event for the optical communications ecosystem.
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Your free exhibition pass includes entrance to the exhibition hall for three full days, allowing access to:
- meet with 340+ exhibiting companies
- network with over 8,000 professionals from the industry, sharing knowledge, discussing trends, and fostering business connections
- the Market Focus theatre for three days of unrivalled content with 50+ presentations from innovative optics companies discussing key market issues. Check the timetable for details
- the Product Focus theatre showcasing innovative product presentations and live demonstrations. Stay up-to-date with the latest products. Further information
- attend the ECOC Exhibition Industry Awards ceremony and hear the winners announced live.
- visit the FTTx Focus area bringing together the very latest fibre to the ‘x’ in a dedicated area, showcasing a range of products
MARKET FOCUS
As Market Focus enters it’s 20th year, it continues to be one of the highlights of the ECOC Exhibition attracting the world’s best speakers from the industry globally. Market Focus is a focal point of the show and has become a key event to get up-to-date knowledge from across the industry in key technical areas and discover the latest commercial trends in optical communications.
PRODUCT FOCUS
The Product Focus theatre, sponsored by Nokia, will once again be the place to hear about the latest innovations and product announcements, featuring presentations covering the latest innovative products, live demonstrations and technology announcements. The sessions run parallel to Market Focus and the Product Focus theatre is also home to the ECOC Exhibition Industry Awards.
FTTX FOCUS AND DEMO ZONE
The FTTX Focus area will showcase a range of fibre-related products and brings together the very latest fibre to the ‘x’ in eight dedicated zones each focusing on a specific area of fibre, where exhibitors will display new and existing products. The Demo Zone provides hands-on experiences with cutting-edge systems and components, allowing attendees to engage directly with the latest in optical technology.
Discover the FTTx Focus and Demo Zone
AWARDS
The ECOC Exhibition Industry Awards return for 2027 and continue to honour the most innovative and influential achievements in optical communications. These prestigious awards highlight ground-breaking advancements in optical transport, networking, fibre-based products, photonic integrated circuits, and related technologies.