Workshops and Special Events
Workshop: Next Generation Integrated Photonics for Optical I/O |
Today’s enhanced data processing and communication needs continue to fuel an insatiable drive towards ever increasing computing power. As we approach the inevitable end of Moore’s Law after almost half a century, computing architectures will need to change dramatically in order for innovation to continue. Integrated optical I/O building blocks will lead the way into this new era by bringing about the fusion of computing and optical technology.
This workshop intends to gather experts in the field to establish an overview of the current state of integrated optical I/O research with a focus on:
• Integrated photonic components for optical I/O
• Advances in Optical I/O design, modeling and analysis of novel propagation effects
• An industry perspective on integrated optical I/O
The workshop further aims at stipulating an open discussion between panelists and attendees on the challenges and opportunities envisaged in the deployment of massive integrated optical I/O for AI and high-speed computing.”
Organizers |
Ting Wang, Institute of Physics, CAS
Siming Chen, Institute of Semiconductors, CAS
Speakers |
Yating Wan, KAUST,Integrated silicon photonics with quantum dot on-chip lasers
Zihao Wang, Institute of Physics, CAS,Comb Laser Source for Integrated Optical I/O
Chao Xiang, The University of Hong Kong, TBD
Ke Li, Pengcheng Laboratory, TBD
Xin Yin, Ghent University, High-speed transceivers for optical interconnects
WeiWei Zhang, University of Southampton, Miniaturized silicon modulators for high-performance Photonic Integration
Haisheng Rong, Intel, High bandwidth density and energy-efficient optical I/O based on silicon photonics
Di Liang, Alibaba Group, TBD
Kazuhiko Kurata, AIO Core, Development status and future prospects of compact Si photonics transceiver
Jeoy Zhou, Sicoya, TBD
Workshop: Enabling space division multiplexing technologies |
Space division multiplexing (SDM) exploiting spatial diversity to increase transmission capacity has been a hot research topic for photonics society over the past decade. From fiber innovation such as coupled-core fiber to petabit-per-second transmission over a single optical fiber, emerging SDM technologies start to make both academia and industry rethink about device design and system architecture.
In this workshop, we discuss the enabling space division multiplexing technologies of fibers, amplification, devices, transmission and system.
Organizers |
Juhao Li, Peking University
Haoshuo Chen, Nokia Bell Labs
Takashi Sasaki, Sumitomo
Speakers |
Tetsuya Hayashi, Sumitomo, Multicore fibers for SDM transmissions
Takanori Inoue, NEC, SDM Technology for Submarine Cable Systems
Shen Lei, YOFC, Weakly-coupled few-mode fiber
Chenhui Li, Zhejiang University, High density optical transceivers
Takuya Oda, Fujikura, Field deployment of multicore fibers
Li Pei, Beijing Jiaotong University, Multi-layer doped erbium-doped fiber
Jianxiang Wen, Shanghai University, Bandwidth-extended SDM amplification
Yunhe Zhao, Shanghai Maritime University, Long period grating for multimode and multicore fiber
Lipeng Feng, China Telecom fenglp, Field deployment and transmission system of multicore fiber
Workshop: Miniaturization of optical spectrometers |
Optical spectrometer is one of the most powerful and widely used characterization tools in scientific and industrial research. Miniaturization of optical spectrometers has been a major topic in optical spctroscopy research since the last three decades. The aim of the development of micro-spectrometers was to open a range of opportunities for portable or handheld spectral analysis. Toward this aim, a wide variety of miniaturized spectrometer systems have emerged with reducing cost, complexity, and eventually energy consumption.
This workshop intends to gather experts in the field to establish an overview of the current state of micro-spectrometers research with a focus on:
• New strategies and configurations for the miniaturization of spectrometers
• Advances in spectrometers design, modeling and algorithms
• An industry perspective on micro-spectrometers
The workshop further aims at stipulating an open discussion between panelists and attendees on the challenges and opportunities envisaged in the deployment of massive parallel transmission systems.
Organizers |
Zongyin Yang, Zhejiang University
Speakers |
Yidong Huang, Tsing-Hua University, Real-time ulterspectral imaging with high spatial resolution
Jianji Dong, Huazhong University of Science and Technology,Cascaded nanobeam spectrometer with high resolution and scalability
Zongfu Yu, University of WiscUniversity of Wisconsin,Spectral analysis based on compressive sensing in nanophotonic structures
Ang Li, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautic, An integrated silicon spectrometer with broad operation temperature range
Weiwei Cai,Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Reconstructive spectrometry based on compressive sensing and tomography
Shaowei Wang, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences, The development and application prospective of miniatured spectrometer
Bill Choi, NanoLambda, A Spectrum is Worth a Thousand Pictures
Tao Yang, Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Hyperspectral imaging based on scattering media
Qin Chen, Jinan University, Plasmonics enabled on-chip spectroscopy
Yuanmu Yang, Peking University, Metasurface for multi-dimensional light field sensing
Qifeng li, Tianjin University & Huijie Wang, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, On-chip spatial heterodyne Fourier transform spectrometers by multi-mode detection
Workshop: Combs in research and applications |
Optical frequency combs have revolutionized technology, with applications ranging from fundamental science to industry. Research in comb generation now extends from fiber-based systems to chip-scale platforms using various materials.
The potential of comb-based systems has rapidly progressed, not only in traditional fields like frequency synthesis and optical communications but also in new interdisciplinary areas such as LiDAR, neuromorphic computing, and quantum optics. These advancements open up exciting opportunities for innovation and breakthroughs in a wide range of scientific and industrial domains.
This workshop indends to gather experts in the filed to establish an overview of the current state of comb research and its applications with a focus on:
• Advanced device fabrication techniques and innovative comb generation schemes
• Chip-scale manipulation methods for comb generation
• Co-integration of comb with its pump source, amplifier and backend processing system
The objective of this workshop is to provides a platform for experts to exchange ideas, foster collaborations, and identify future directions in comb research. through which participants will gain insights into the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities towards the next generation comb technology.
Organizers |
Xingjun Wang, Peking University
Yongzhen Huang, Institute of Semiconductors, CAS
Speakers |
Yasha Yi, University of Michigan, Three-Dimensional multi layer photonic phased arrays for chip-scale intelligent sensing applications
Jian Wang, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Chip-scale multi-dimensional light field manipulation
Chao Xiang, The University of Hong Kong, Semiconductor laser integration for microcombs
Kan Wu, Alibaba, Near-zero-dispersion soliton in a fiber F-P microcavity
Baicheng Yao, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Brillouin-Kerr soliton microcomb multiplexing
Heng Zhou, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Approaching the Quantum Noise Limit of Microcavity Kerr Soliton
Haowen Shu, Peking University, Microbomb driven silicon photonics
Yang Liu, EPFL, Erbium- doped photonic integrated circuits
Zhichao Ye, Qaleido Photonics, Ultralow-loss Silicon Nitride Waveguides for Microcomb Generation
Workshop: Optical X-haul Networks – IEEE INGR optics |
As networks continue to grow in scale and performance, they face increasingly complex challenges and must constantly push the boundaries of technology to evolve. The IEEE International Network Generation Roadmap (INGR), a part of the IEEE Future Networks Initiative, was created to develop a 10-year roadmap for wireless networks. Recently, the INGR has been expanded to include optical networks, including x-haul networks such as fronthaul, mid-haul, and backhaul. X-haul networks are a critical component of the next generation mobile networks, forming the fabric of interconnections between radio units, distributed units, and central units.
As the density of cells and the bandwidth offered by these cells increase, future X-haul networks will face increasingly stringent requirements for delay, bandwidth, energy efficiency, latency, synchronization, and deployment flexibility and scalability. To meet these demands, a variety of transport technologies, including dark fiber, WDM, gray optics, and TDMPON, will be critical.
This workshop will explore the current state, future challenges, and potential solutions of X-haul networks, including optical transceivers, transport, synchronization, PON with CO-DBA/CTI, and other relevant topics.
Organizers |
Reza Vaez-Ghaemi, Viavi solutions
Chathu Ranaweera, Deakin University
HwanSeok Chung, Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
Speakers |
HwanSeok Chung, ETRI, Low latency PON with CO-DBA/CTI
Sheng Liu, China Mobile, The trend of WDM technologies for transport and fronthaul
Hirotaka Nakamura, NTT, 100G-BiDi transceiver for high speed X-haul
Huijun Sha, Viavi Solutions, Esting Applications for Xhaul Optical, Transport and Synchronization Networks
Hong Seok Shin, SK Telecom, Mobile Fronthaul Solution in SK Telecom
Workshop: Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) |
Light Detection and Ranging, especially autonomous LiDAR is a booming market full of disrupting technologies and rapid developments. From robot cars to robot vacuums, it offers ground-truth environmental data for sensing and classification and is identified as the key component to deliver safer and smarter autonomous vehicles. Building LiDAR systems of a more compact form-factor, at a lower cost and with less human labor while maintaining or improving key performance characteristics has been motivating researchers and developers to innovate and integrate.
This workshop intends to gather experts in the field to establish an overview of the current state of LiDAR research with a focus on:
• Solid-state beamsteering technologies for LiDAR
• Advances in ranging schemes including but not limited to ToF, FMCW, RMCW
• Advances in LiDAR-oriented light sources that support the aforementioned ranging schemes
• An industry perspective on LiDAR and LiDAR technologies concerning packaging, scaling, and field stability with respect to automotive-grade specifications.
The workshop further aims at stipulating an open discussion between panelists and attendees on the challenges and opportunities envisaged in the deployment of next generation solid-state LiDARs.
Organizers |
Li Zeng, Huawei
Linjie Zhou, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Speakers |
Shilong Pan, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, FMCW lidar for autonomous vehicles
Minhua Chen, Tsinghua University, Hybrid integrated narrow linewidth FMCW laser
Jie Sun, Morelite, Recent Progress in Chip-scale FMCW Lidar
Xiaochen Sun, LuminWave, Toward the Commericalization of Si Photonics FMCW LiDAR
Hongyan Fu, Tsinghua Shenzhen lnternational Graduate School, High-speed and Wide-field Spectral-scanning Coherent LiDAR Systems Based on Tunable VCSEL
Hao Hu, DTU, Integrated optical phased array for next-generation solid-state LiDARs
Jiaoqing Pan, ISCAS, Research on silicon based integrated beam scanning chip
Yaochen Shi, Zhejiang University, Optical phased array based on silicon waveguide for wide-angle beam steering
Junfeng Song, Jilin Univeristy, Silicon based Optical phased array and applications in Lidar and Free space optical communications
Workshop: Electronics-Photonics Integrated Circuits: Design, Fabrication, Co-integration and Applications |
This workshop focuses specifically on photonics integrated circuits (PICs) design, fabrication, co-integration and applications. It brings together researchers, engineers, and industry professionals from China and around the world to share their latest findings and to discuss the latest PICs foundry related research, innovations and services, and provides attendees with the opportunity to learn about new techniques and knowledge set for designing and fabricating PICs.
Organizers |
Xi Xiao,NOEIC
Wenting Wang,Xiongan Institute of Innovation
Liangjun Lu,Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Speakers |
Shuai Chen,Jiansheng Jie's Research Group, The Fabrication Process of Key Materials in Integrated Optics
Ruping Cao, Luceda Photonics, The Fabrication Process of Key Materials in Integrated Optics
Can Yao, LIGENTEC, Low loss silicon nitride photonic integrated circuit applications: From Academy to Industry
Lin Zhang, Tianjing Univeristy, Nanofabrication for diversified applications in photonics
Adam Lewis, CUMEC, Silicon Photonic Foundries - Platforms, PDKs and Progress
Zhihua Li, Institute of Microelectronics, CAS, MPW and Customization Services of SiPh Platform of IMECAS
Workshop: New Applications/Emerging Applications |
This workshop is dedicated for a few selected topics on the new/emerging applications of optics and photonics, including sensing, signal processing, and computing, both in the classical and quantum regimes. Such new/emerging applications are enabled by the most recent development of diverse optical and photonic platforms, including integrated devices on a variety of rigid and flexible materials, as well as free-space optics.
Organizers |
Daoxin Dai, Zhejiang Univeristy
Yaocheng Shi, Zhejiang Univeristy
Speakers |
Jianwei Wang, Peking University, Large-scale integrated silicon-photonic quantum circuits
Binfeng Yun, Southeast University, Microwave photonic beamforming chip
Xinxiang Niu, Huawei Technologies Co.Ltd., The improvements for optical diffractive deep neural networks
Zhenzhou Cheng, Tianjing University, Infrared silicon photonic devices for gas sensing
Lan Li, Westlake University, Flexible Photonic Devices and Applications
Huan Li, Zhejiang University, Anisotropic LNOl devices for Polarization Handling and Multiplexing
Workshop: Short Reach Optical Systems: Applications and Technologies |
There has been explosive interest in short-reach optical communications because its diversity in applications and technologies. Many immerging applications such as body area networks, next generation PONs, datacenter networks, and mobile x-hual networks have created challenges in providing increasingly high date rate, improving network’s interoperability, security, flexibility and adapatability with considerably reduced latency, while still greatly constraining the cost, power, and footprint. There presents an unprecedented research and development opportunity for both academia and industry.
This workshop intends to gather experts in the field to establish an overview of the current state of short-reach optical communications with a focus on:
• Emerging applications, requirements and constraints for short-reach communications
• Technologies choices: Coherent-, direct- and self-coherent detection
• Photonic integration for short-reach communications
• Advance photonic and digital signal processing for short-reach communications
• Seamless network convergence between PONs, RANs and Li-Fi. The workshop further aims at stipulating an open discussion between panelists and attendees on the challenges and opportunities envisaged in short-reach systems.
Organizers |
William Shieh, Westlake University
Jiangming Tang, Bangor University
Qi Yang, Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Speakers |
Dezhi (James) Zhang, TBD, Development and evolution of optical access standards and technologies
Shuangyi Yan, Bristol University, Network convergence
CHI Nan, Fudan University, Li-Fi Vision
Wei Chen, Fudan University, Body-area network
Chongjin Xie or his colleague, Alibaba, Datacenter Networks
Christian Bluemm, Huawei Technologies Co.,Ltd, Neural Network Equalizers for Short-Reach Optical Communication
Wei Jin, Bangor University, Point-to-multipoint Flexible Transceivers for Inherently Hub-and-Spoke IMDD Short-reach Optical Networks: Techniques
and Applications
Meng Xiang, Guangdong University of Technology, Carrier-free Phase-retrieval Receiver with Adaptive Intensity Transformation
Dekun Liu, Huawei Technologies Co.,Ltd, 50G PON helps usher in the 10G Era and embrace smart Connections for Everything
Gangxiang Shen, Suzhou University, Unified PON and Wi-Fi Access
Workshop: Role of optical technologies in the future datacenter networks (DCNs) |
The traditional datacenter networks (DCNs) based on all-electronic fat-tree architecture suffer from the issues of low capacity and scalability, long latency, and high power consumption. On the other hand, because all-optical technologies including optical transmission and switching have the advantages of high capacity, low power consumption, and better scalability, optical technologies are becoming more and more penetrating DCNs. Various electronic-optical hybrid architectures and even all-optical architectures have been proposed and studied. Testbeds and prototypes of these types of architectures have also been demonstrated by several important cloud service providers. A consensus seems to have been reached that optical technologies must and will be there in the future DCNs.
This workshop aims at providing a platform for speakers and audience to discuss the challenges and solutions of optical technologies for DCNs. The topics will focus on several aspects: first, we will debate the necessity of optical technologies for DCNs; second, we will overview recent progress in short-reach optical transmission technology for DCNs; third, we will discuss all-optical switching technology and architectures for DCNs; fourth, we will discuss the control, management, and operation of optical-technology-enabled DCNs.
This workshop is expected to attract a strong industrial and academia audience as, in the current cloud-computing era, optical technologies for DCNs is becoming more interesting to service providers and network equipment vendors and what role the optical technologies will play in DCNs is still under extensive debate.
This workshop will specifically discuss the following aspects:
1) Is it necessary to bring optical technologies, especially optical switching, in DCNs?
2) What role will optical technologies play in DCNs?
3) When will optical technologies dominate DCNs?
4) Which will be the main form in the future DCNs, electronic-optical hybrid or all-optical? For the hybrid type, what are the best percentages for electronic and optical technologies?
5) Is it possible to have an architecture that can efficiently support both general data center traffic and special AI traffic?
6) Which switching type should be adopted for DCNs, packet switching or circuit switching? Which optical switching technologies will be employed for the future DCNs, and if so, which all-optical switching architecture will be, Torus or Clos?
7) What values do DCN stakeholders expect milliseconds level optical switching to bring?
8) Should we disaggregate the future DCNs, and if so, fully or partially?
9) How to reduce service latency and power consumption of optical technology-enabled DCNs?
10)How to improve scalability and reliability of optical technology-enabled DCNs?
Organizers |
Gangxiang Shen, Soochow University
Ning Deng, Huawei Technologies Co.,Ltd
Speakers |
Junjie Li, China Telecom, The Prospect of Several Optical Technologies in Future DC
Dechao Zhang, China Mobile, All Optical Transport Network for Computing Force Network
Shengyu Shen, Huawei Technologies Co.,Ltd, 2-Core fiber for practical spatial division multiplexing
Chongjin Xie, Alibaba, Optical Technologies for High-Performance Computing Networks
Xu Zhou, Baidu, Optical Interconnection Technology in DCN in the AIGC Era
Liangjia Zong, Huawei Technologies Co.,Ltd, All Optical Switching Technologies in DCNs
Yongli Zhao, BUPT, Data Center Optical Networks with Communications, Computing, Caching, and Cipher (4C) Resource Coordination
Chao Lv, Sun Yat-sen University, Transmission Techniques for Future Data Center Networks
Workshop: Multicore Fibers and Applications |
Discuss and debate the latest advances on multicore fiber design, fabrication and applications of telecommunications and sensing. We aim to have an enhanced interactivities connecting with academia and industry, inspiring both the speakers and the audience, and brainstorming the possible roadmap for future technology development of multicore fibers.
Organizers |
Li-Min Xiao, Fudan University
Xiaojun Tang, Huawei Technologies Co.,Ltd
Speakers |
Tristan Kremp, OFS Laboratories, Low Loss Multicore Fiber Fusion Splicing
Wei Chen, Shanghai University & Hengtong Optic-Electric Co., Ltd., Research on low-loss seven-core fiber and its characteristics
Takemi Hasegawa, Sumitomo Electric Industries, 2-Core fiber for practical spatial division multiplexing
Jun He, Shenzhen University, Multicore Fiber Bragg Gratings Array for 3D Vector Sensing Applications
Yichun Shen, Zhongtian Technology Co., Ltd., Research on multi-core fibers used for next-generation large-capacity short-reach optical interconnects and long-haul optical transmissions
Workshop: How open and disaggregation will optical networks go? |
Organizers |
Chongjin Xie, Alibaba Cloud
Jim Zou, ADVA
Speakers |
Liang Dou, Alibaba Cloud, Possible directions for the open and disaggregation optical networks
Minggang Chen, Tencent, Development of Tencent Open Optical Networks
Qin Hu, China Telecom, Adopting open and disaggregation optical network in metro area of AON 2.0
Shiqui Shen, China Unicom, Advantages and lessons of open optical network deployment in China Unicom
Sone Yoshiaki, NTT, Open Optical Transport Systems: Ensuring the Disaggregation ecosystem and the Interoperability for B400G
Transmission
Michael Eiselt, ADVA, Real-life aspects of disaggregated optical transport
Xiaohong Zhang, Nokia Shanghai Bell, the automation for open optical network
Yingkan Chen, Coherent, Applications in Open and Disaggregate Network from Component Supplier Perspective
Filippo Cugini, CNIT, Operations and control of IPoWDM white box
Workshop: Integrated photonics and applications |
Organizers |
Xingchen Ji, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Yang Li, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd
Speakers |
Xianfeng Chen, Shanghai Jiao Tong University,Integrated Photonics Technology on Thin-film Lithium Niobate
Baoping Zhang, Xiamen University,III-nitrides Material and Device
Ting Hu, Shanghai University,Integrated Opto-Electronics device and Metasurface Device
Yixiao Zhu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University,Digital-Analog Hybrid Fronthaul Technology
Hui Yu, Zhejiang Lab,Integrated Opto-Electronics Technology for ROF
Pengfei Tian, Fudan University,GaN based Micro-LED Technology
Ping Ma, University of Science and Technology of China,Novel High-bandwidth Micro/nano Photonic Devices
Zhigang Zheng, East China University of Science and Technology,Liquid Crystal Material, Devices and Their Applications
Yan Cai, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology,Silicon photonics integrated technology
Jianan Duan, Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen,Quantum Dot Laser Technology and Applications
Special Events: Green Data Com: Intelligent Physics Can Contribute to a Sustainable Society |
The main theme is bringing together developers of novel energy-efficient devices and modules with active cable manufacturers and system operators, in order to develop strategies to reduce power and water consumption of data centers.
Organizers |
Dieter Bimberg, CIOMP of Chin. Academy of Sciences and Technical University of Berlin
Connie Chang-Hasnain, Berxel
Speakers |
Fumio Koyama, Tokyo Institute of Technology,VCSEL Photonics for High-speed Interconnects and 3D Sensing
Jiaxing Wang, Berxel Photonics,106Gbps per lane PAM4 VCSEL for Datacenter and Supercomputing
Sicong Tian, CIOMP of CAS,Energy-Efficient High-Speed Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers for Data Communication
Mike Wang, Everbright Photonics Ltd,High Power Multi-junction VCSEL Array
Leonid Karachinsky, Connector Optics LLC and ITMO University, St. Petersburg,Long-wavelength VCSELs fabricated by MBE and wafer fusion
Elad Mentovich, Nvidia Yokne'am Illit,TBD