Harnessing the Potential of Optical Computing (panel)

30 Sept 2026

• The evolution of optical links – from 800G to 1.6T and beyond

• Emerging fibre technologies – how hollow core fibre is maturing

• Where optical computing delivers real advantage today

• What's needed to move optical computing toward practical deployment

Speakers
Andrew Lord
Andrew Lord, Senior Manager, Optics & Quantum Research - BT
Ioannis Kypraios
Ioannis Kypraios, Prof in AI and ML and Innovation Radar Expert in AI - European Innovation Council of the European Commission