Product Focus 2026 Timetable
The Product Focus theatre features product announcements and workshops covering the some of the latest innovative products.
We have a limited number of 20, 40 or 60-minute presentation slots which can be used in whichever format suits your presentation or announcement – this could be a workshop, demonstration, panel discussion or presentation.
Your session details and speaker information will be included in the Show Guide and on the website. Please contact the sales team to secure your slot.
Product Focus at ECOC Exhibition 2026
Sponsored by Nokia, the 2026 Product Focus programme is packed with cutting-edge product launches, live demonstrations, and must-see tech announcements. Running alongside Market Focus, the theatre will also host the prestigious ECOC Exhibition Industry Awards.
2026 Timetable
The timetable is now live for this year’s Product Focus theatre and sessions include EPIC TechWatch, Nokia’s Open XR Forum, a panel session from Endeavor plus in-depth sessions from IOWN Global and IPEC.
EPIC TechWatch
Wednesday 23rd September
10:00 – 12:30
The EPIC TechWatch is part of the Product Focus program at ECOC Exhibition, bringing attention to the technologies and product developments shaping the future of optical communications and photonics.
Taking place on Wednesday, 23 September, this session will feature EPIC member companies exhibiting at ECOC, who will present their latest solutions for the optical communications ecosystem — photonic components, integrated photonics, fiber technologies, optical systems, data center connectivity, network infrastructure and related enabling technologies.
The session offers visitors a concise overview of new products, live demonstrations and technology announcements from EPIC members. It is designed for attendees who want to quickly discover what EPIC members are bringing to the market and how their technologies contribute to the next generation of optical networks, data transmission and connectivity.
Agenda*
Welcome and introduction by EPIC – Ivan Nikitski, Technnology Expert for Quantum and Integrated Photonics
10:00 – 10:15 Vanguard Automation – Scalable Photonic Integration for Secure High-Speed Data Networks – Thorsten Mayer, CEO (Germany)
10:15 – 10:30 VLC Photonics – Borja Jerez Gonzalez, Sales and Marketing Manager (Spain)
10:30 – 10:45 Bühler Alzenau – Daniel Sa Pereira, Sales Manager, Market Segment Semiconductor (Germany)
10:45 – 11:00 Focuslight – Co-Design Optics and Components for the ELSFP & CPO Ecosystem – Dr. Wilfried Noell, Chief Scientist (Switzerland / China)
11:00 – 11:15 ficonTEC Service – Intelligent Manufacturing for AI at Scale – Andon Bano, Head of Sales Europe (Germany)
11:15 – 11:30 Finetech – From Lab to Volume: What Advanced Packaging Actually Requires – Sylvain Dulphy, Sales Manager (France)
11:30 – 11:45 NGK Europe – TBA – Makoto Iwai, Dr. of Engineering, Manager
11:45 – 12:00 Photon Design – TBA
12:00 – 12:15 Albis Optoelectronics – TBA
12:15 – 12:30 Optosigma – Scaling from Benchtop to Sub-Micron Production of PICs and CPOs: Optimizing Yield and Versatility – Ugo Drieux, Director of Operations (France)
Closing words by EPIC – Ivan Nikitski, Technology Expert for Quantum and Integrated Photonics
*Sequence of the speakers is a matter of change.
