ECOC

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RDS, Sunday 22nd September - Thursday 26th September

ECOC 2019 – The 45th European Conference on Optical Communication.

Not only will you see and hear the latest cutting-edge developments in optical communication, you will also get the chance to experience the culture, history and legendary entertainment of Dublin. As a thriving tech hub and home to some of the world's biggest and most influential companies, Dublin is ideally placed to host Europe's most prestigious conference on optical communication. Conference delegates can expect a warm welcome to the capital and will get exclusive access to a number of the city's top sites. ECOC is the largest optical communications event in Europe and a key meeting place for more than 1,500 scientists and researchers from institutions and companies across the world.

The conference features more than 400 oral and poster presentations from some of the biggest names in the telecoms industry, providing you with the latest insights into cutting–edge technologies whilst keeping up to date with the latest industry developments. As well as being one of the largest scientific conferences globally, ECOC also features Europe's largest optical communications exhibition, providing you with the chance to connect with new prospective customers and build relationships with existing customers.


Date:
Sunday 22nd September - Thursday 26th September
Time:
9.00am - 5.30pm
Price:
€30 - €895
Address:
RDS Venue - Main Hall Complex (Halls 1-4 & 6), Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland

Google Map of RDS Venue - Main Hall Complex (Halls 1-4 & 6), Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland

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