OFC Conference 2027 Los Angeles Exhibit Booth Builder — Interior Today LLC | Custom Optical Communications Trade Show Stands Los Angeles Convention Center

OFC — the Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition — is the world’s largest and most prestigious event for optical communications and networking technology. Co-sponsored by Optica (formerly OSA), the IEEE Photonics Society, and the IEEE Communications Society, OFC 2027 takes place March 7–11, 2027, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California, with the Exhibition running March 9–11, 2027.

For five days every March, OFC assembles the entire global ecosystem of optical networking — from researchers presenting peer-reviewed papers to industry leaders announcing next-generation products, from PhD candidates entering the workforce to the network operators and data center architects who decide which technologies get deployed at global scale.

The 2026 edition drew 17,800 attendees from 73 countries, 706 exhibiting companies, and 130 invited speakers. OFC 2027 is expected to surpass this, with over 750 companies confirmed on the exhibition floor — covering specialty fiber products, optical components and devices, optical networking solutions, test equipment, software platforms, AI-driven photonics, quantum networking, space optics, and data center connectivity technology.

OFC is not simply a conference or a trade show. It is the single annual event where the entire global optical communications community converges — where research meets commercialization, where product launches reach the industry’s most qualified technical and purchasing audience, and where the partnerships and deals that drive optical networking forward are made face to face.

Your exhibition stand at OFC 2027 is your company’s global showcase at that event. At Interior Today LLC, we design and build custom optical networking and photonics trade show booths and exhibition stands for companies exhibiting at OFC at the Los Angeles Convention Center. We handle everything from the first design concept through final teardown.

OFC 2027 — Key Facts at a Glance

Detail	Information
Event Name	OFC 2027 — Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition
Co-Sponsors	Optica (formerly OSA) / IEEE Photonics Society / IEEE Communications Society
Industry	Optical Communications — Photonics — Networking — B2B and Research
Technical Conference Dates	March 7–11, 2027 (Sunday through Thursday)
Exhibition Dates	March 9–11, 2027 (Tuesday through Thursday)
Venue	Los Angeles Convention Center
Address	Los Angeles, California, USA
Nearest Airport	Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — 16 miles
Other Nearby Airports	Burbank (BUR), Long Beach (LGB), Orange County (SNA)
OFC 2026 Attendees	17,800
OFC 2026 Countries Represented	73
OFC 2026 Exhibitors	706
OFC 2027 Exhibitors (Projected)	750+
OFC 2026 Invited Speakers	130
Exhibition Hall Hours — Tue and Wed	10:00 – 17:00
Exhibition Hall Hours — Thursday	10:00 – 16:00
Exhibit-Only Time — Tuesday	10:00 – 14:00
Exhibit-Only Time — Wed and Thu	12:30 – 14:00
Exhibitor Badges Per 10×10	1 complimentary Full Conference + unlimited Booth Personnel
Badge Reprint Fee	USD $25
Official General Service Contractor	Freeman
Official Housing Vendor	MCI USA — ONLY authorized housing company
Delta Airline Discount Code	NY53E — up to 8% off — travel March 2–16, 2027
United Airline Code	ZSXM954482 — travel March 4–14, 2027
LAXcar Discount Code	OPTICA10 — 10% off private car service
LA Perks Pass	Free — discoverlosangeles.com/laperkspass
Cancellation Deadline (for refund)	February 20, 2027
Cancellation Processing Fee	USD $75
Outstanding Balance Deadline	7 days before conference start
Abstract Submission Deadline	October 20, 2026
Demo Zone Submission Deadline	November 17, 2026
Author Notification	December 14–18, 2026
Smoking Policy	Not permitted at any OFC-sponsored event or in the LACC
Photography / Video in Sessions	Not permitted without express written permission from OFC management
Children Under 12	May visit exhibit hall during exhibit hours only — accompanied by parent or guardian
Children 12–17	Not permitted in education sessions, exhibit setup/teardown, or ticketed social events
Age 18+	Must register for Exhibits Pass Plus badge for exhibit hall entry
Recording Policy	Strictly prohibited without prior written consent of show management

Full Event Schedule — All Five Days

Day	Date	Key Activities
Sunday	March 7, 2027	Technical Conference Opens — Short Courses, Workshops, Special Programs, Media Center Opens 12:00
Monday	March 8, 2027	Technical Sessions, Workshops, Plenary, Student Party 19:00–21:00, Media Center 07:30
Tuesday	March 9, 2027	Exhibition Opens 10:00, Theater Programs, Market Watch, Data Center Summit, Awards Ceremony 12:30, Conference Reception 18:30, Exhibitor Reception 17:30
Wednesday	March 10, 2027	Exhibition Open 10:00, Network Operator Summit, Market Watch, Fun Run/Walk 06:00, Theater Programs
Thursday	March 11, 2027	Exhibition Closes 16:00, Market Watch, Theater Programs, Demo Zone, Career Zone, Conference Final Sessions

Exhibition Hall Hours and Exhibit-Only Time Schedule

Day	Date	Exhibition Hours	Exhibit-Only Time
Tuesday	March 9, 2027	10:00 – 17:00	10:00 – 14:00
Wednesday	March 10, 2027	10:00 – 17:00	12:30 – 14:00
Thursday	March 11, 2027	10:00 – 16:00	12:30 – 14:00

Exhibition Hall Features — All Three Days

Feature	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday
Exhibition and Show Floor	10:00–17:00	10:00–17:00	10:00–16:00
Career Zone	10:00–17:00	10:00–17:00	10:00–16:00
Expo Theater I	10:15–17:00	10:15–17:00	10:15–16:00
Expo Theater II	10:15–17:00	10:15–17:00	10:15–16:00
Expo Theater III	10:15–17:00	10:15–17:00	10:15–16:00
Market Watch	10:30–15:45	14:15–15:45	10:15–11:45
Data Center Summit	12:00–15:45	—	—
Network Operator Summit	—	10:15–14:00	—

Exhibit-Only Time is the most strategically valuable window of each exhibition day — the period when technical conference sessions are suspended and OFC’s full 17,000+ attendee audience is directed toward the exhibition floor. These windows represent your highest-traffic, most focused buyer access hours at OFC. Your booth must be fully staffed and exhibit-ready from the first moment of each Exhibit-Only period.

Special Events and Networking Schedule

Event	Day	Date	Time
Student Party	Monday	March 8, 2027	19:00 – 21:00
Awards Ceremony and Luncheon	Tuesday	March 9, 2027	12:30 – 14:00
Exhibitor Reception	Tuesday	March 9, 2027	17:30 – 18:30
Conference Reception	Tuesday	March 9, 2027	18:30 – 20:00
Fun Run / Walk	Wednesday	March 10, 2027	06:00 – 07:00

The Exhibitor Reception (Tuesday 17:30–18:30) is one of the most valuable networking moments of the entire OFC week. This is where exhibitors, researchers, network operators, and technical buyers gather after the first exhibition day — relaxed, engaged, and still actively evaluating what they saw on the floor. Your team’s presence at this event amplifies the conversations started during Tuesday’s exhibit hours.

OFC Media Center Hours

Day	Date	Media Center Hours
Sunday	March 7, 2027	12:00 – 16:00
Monday	March 8, 2027	07:30 – 18:00
Tuesday	March 9, 2027	07:30 – 18:00
Wednesday	March 10, 2027	07:30 – 18:00
Thursday	March 11, 2027	07:30 – 16:00

Media Center Location: Rooms 409A and 409B — Los Angeles Convention Center

Exhibitors with PR teams should use the OFC PR toolkit and submit exhibitor news through the official News Release Submission Form at ofcconference.org. A free press conference room is available at the Media Center on a first-come, first-served basis.

OFC 2027 — Attendance and Event Scale

Metric	Number (OFC 2026 Reference)
Total Attendees	17,800
Countries Represented	73
Exhibiting Companies	706 (750+ projected for 2027)
Invited and Tutorial Speakers	130
Exhibition Days	3 (Tuesday through Thursday)
Technical Conference Days	5 (Sunday through Thursday)
Exhibition Theater Programs	3 (Market Watch, Data Center Summit, Network Operator Summit)
Co-Sponsoring Organizations	3 (Optica, IEEE Photonics Society, IEEE Communications Society)
On-Demand Technical Content	Available post-conference to Full Technical Conference registrants
Conference Archives	Available at ofcconference.org/about/conference-archives

Who Attends OFC Conference 2027?

Attendee Type	Role at OFC
Optical Networking Engineers	Evaluate new optical components, systems, and platforms for network deployment
Photonics Researchers and Scientists	Present research, discover peer innovations, access technical programming
Data Center Architects and Engineers	Evaluate optical interconnects, coherent technology, and AI data center connectivity
Network Operators and Service Providers	Attend Network Operator Summit, evaluate equipment vendor solutions
Fiber Optics Product Engineers	Source specialty fiber, optical components, and test equipment
Semiconductor and Chip Designers	Evaluate optical interconnect integration and co-packaged optics
Telecommunications Engineers	Evaluate subsea, long-haul, and metro optical networking solutions
AI and Machine Learning Researchers	Explore AI/ML applications for optical network management and design
Quantum Communications Researchers	Evaluate quantum networking platforms and quantum key distribution
Space Optics Professionals	Discover free-space optical communications and satellite networking technology
Product Managers — Optical Technology	Evaluate competitive landscape, discover next-generation component technology
Venture Capital and Investors	Track commercialization trends, evaluate startup companies
Academic Faculty and PhD Candidates	Present papers, access education, connect with industry employers
Start-Up Founders in Optical Tech	Debut products and technology, connect with investors and network operators
Enterprise and Hyperscale Buyers	Evaluate optical networking infrastructure for large-scale deployment
Test and Measurement Specialists	Source test equipment, evaluate metrology solutions
Government and Defense Researchers	Track optical communications advances relevant to defense and space applications
International Technology Professionals	73+ countries represented — global optical networking community

Why Optical Networking and Photonics Companies Exhibit at OFC 2027

Reason	What It Means for Your Booth
17,800+ attendees from 73 countries	The most globally diverse and technically qualified optical communications audience assembled anywhere in the world
750+ exhibitors — most complete optical networking marketplace on earth	Your booth sits inside the definitive competitive showcase of the entire global optical communications industry
Exhibit-Only Time scheduled each day	Conference sessions suspend and the full audience flows directly to the exhibition floor — guaranteed peak traffic windows
Three Expo Theaters on the floor	Market Watch, Data Center Summit, and Network Operator Summit drive sustained show floor engagement throughout each exhibit day
Data center and AI boom drives unprecedented urgency	Hyperscale buyers at OFC are evaluating technology for immediate deployment — the commercial stakes at OFC 2027 are higher than at any previous edition
Career Zone draws next-generation engineers	Researchers and PhD candidates discovering your technology today become the engineers deploying it in five years
OFC’s 40+ year reputation in optical communications	Association with OFC signals to the global optical industry that your company is a serious, peer-recognized technology player
Exhibitor Reception on Day 1	First evening networking event on the show floor — extends commercial engagement beyond exhibit hours
Global PR reach through OFC Media Center	130+ invited speakers and hundreds of press and analysts covering OFC amplify every exhibitor’s announcement made at the show
Freeman sustainability platform aligns with ESG mandates	Reusable, sustainable exhibit builds fulfill exhibitor ESG commitments without sacrificing visual impact

The Three Exhibition Theater Programs

All three Expo Theaters are located on the exhibition floor and run throughout all three exhibition days. Sessions are open to all registered attendees and drive sustained traffic through the exhibition hall.

Theater	Sponsor Tier	Days Active	Focus
Expo Theater I	Lead Sponsor	Tuesday–Thursday	Market Watch / Data Center Summit / Network Operator Summit
Expo Theater II	Sponsor	Tuesday–Thursday	Industry content and expert presentations
Expo Theater III	Sponsor	Tuesday–Thursday	Industry content and emerging technology sessions

Data Center Summit — OFC Expo Theater

Feature	Detail
Location	Expo Theater I — Exhibition Floor
Date	Tuesday, March 9, 2027
Time	12:00 – 15:45
Focus	Next-generation optical technologies for intra and inter data center connectivity
Topics Covered	Evolving data center requirements, equipment challenges, technology deployment, applications, connectivity scenarios
Who Should Attend	Data center architects, hyperscale operators, optical interconnect vendors, co-packaged optics engineers, AI infrastructure teams

The Data Center Summit is one of the most commercially urgent programs at OFC 2027. With AI-driven hyperscale data center build-out accelerating at an unprecedented pace globally, the optical technology decisions being discussed in this program have direct, immediate procurement implications. Companies whose products address data center optical connectivity must have a prominent, credible, and professionally presented booth within clear reach of this theater.

Market Watch — OFC Expo Theater

Feature	Detail
Location	Expo Theater I — Exhibition Floor
Days	Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Tuesday Hours	10:30 – 15:45
Wednesday Hours	14:15 – 15:45
Thursday Hours	10:15 – 11:45
Format	Panel discussions — industry, research, and investment community speakers
Topics Covered	Latest application topics, business issues in optical communications, market trends, investment landscape
Who Should Attend	Product managers, business development professionals, investors, market analysts

Network Operator Summit — OFC Expo Theater

Feature	Detail
Location	Expo Theater I — Exhibition Floor
Date	Wednesday, March 10, 2027
Time	10:15 – 14:00
Focus	Inside perspective from network operators and service providers
Topics Covered	Operator business drivers, network requirements, capacity challenges, technology selection, future demand
Who Should Attend	Equipment manufacturers, component vendors, anyone in the optical communications supply chain

Why this summit is critical for exhibitors: Network operators are the ultimate customers in the optical networking supply chain. Their stated requirements in this summit directly influence the purchasing decisions of equipment manufacturers who then source from component vendors. Companies presenting in or adjacent to the Network Operator Summit gain direct context on what operators need and what they will be demanding from your technology in the next purchasing cycle.

 The Full Technical Conference Program

Program Element	Description
Plenary Session	Esteemed industry luminaries — sets the direction of the field for the year
Peer-Reviewed Paper Presentations	Technical presentations from accepted paper submissions
Invited and Tutorial Speakers	130+ experts covering the industry’s most important topics
Workshops	Interactive, panel-style sessions on emerging and time-critical technical challenges
Short Courses	Small-class instruction from highly-regarded experts — beginner to advanced levels
Symposia	Three symposia on special interest areas
Panels and Special Sessions	Invited presentations on high-priority industry topics
Rump Session	Informal late-session peer debate on controversial technical topics
Special Events	Career development, receptions, Hack Your Research, and networking events
Demo Zone	Live demonstrations of research projects and proof-of-concept implementations
Dataset Papers and ML Challenge	Collaborative platform for ML research applied to real-world optical network data
Conference Archives	All technical sessions available on-demand post-conference to Full Technical Conference registrants

Hot Technical Topics at OFC 2027

Technology Area	What Is Being Discussed
Generative AI and ML for Optical Networking	AI-driven network management, automation, and optimization
AI-Reshaping Data Center Architectures	Co-packaged optics, optical interconnects, and AI cluster connectivity
Subsea Networks	Long-haul submarine optical cable systems and international capacity
Space Optics	Free-space optical communications, satellite laser links, LEO networks
Quantum Communications	Quantum key distribution, quantum networking, entanglement distribution
Scaling the Data Center	Hyperscale optical interconnect density and switching architectures

Short Courses, Workshops, and Demo Zone

Feature	Detail
Short Courses	Range of educational levels — beginners to advanced instruction
Short Course Size	Small class format — personalized instruction
Course Notes	Distributed onsite to all registrants
Short Course Fee	Small additional fee beyond conference registration
Workshops	Focused, interactive sessions — researchers, experts, and practitioners
Workshop Format	Multi-speaker, panel-style — designed for discussion and debate
Demo Zone	Live demonstrations of research projects and proof-of-concept implementations in optical communications
Demo Zone New Features	Dataset Papers + Machine Learning Challenge (collaborative ML research platform)
Demo Zone Format	Dedicated booths in Demo Zone as part of the OFC technical program
Demo Zone Submission Deadline	November 17, 2026

Special Events and Networking at OFC 2027

Event	When	Who
Student Party	Monday, March 8 — 19:00–21:00	Student registrants — next-generation optical engineers
Awards Ceremony and Luncheon	Tuesday, March 9 — 12:30–14:00	Full Technical Conference registrants
Exhibitor Reception	Tuesday, March 9 — 17:30–18:30	Exhibitors — first evening networking event of the show
Conference Reception	Tuesday, March 9 — 18:30–20:00	All conference registrants
Fun Run / Walk	Wednesday, March 10 — 06:00–07:00	All registrants — informal early morning networking
Career Zone	All exhibit days — 10:00 onward	Students, PhD candidates, and hiring companies
Hack Your Research	During conference week	Researchers and attendees in workshop format

Exhibitor Badge Allocation and Rules

Rule	Detail
Complimentary Full Conference Badge	1 per 10×10 exhibit space rented
Booth Personnel Badges	Unlimited — per 10×10 space rented
Badge Reprint Fee	USD $25 per missing badge
Badge Transferability	Not permitted — each badge is unique to the registrant
Badge Sharing	Strictly prohibited
Safety Note	Remove badge when outside OFC events and facilities
Outside Contractors	Exhibitor’s responsibility to register outside contractors for appropriate badges
Badge Pickup	Each registered person must pick up their own badge — Key contacts are NOT auto-registered when signing up for booth
Booth Space Cancellation	Paid Exhibitor Full Conference upgrade badges convert to Full Conference registrations; other badges may be cancelled or converted to Exhibits Pass Plus
Exhibits Pass Plus	Available for non-technical exhibition visitors — exhibit hall access only

OFC 2027 — Registration Policies and Payment Methods

Registration Requirement	Detail
Account Required	IEEE or Optica account (Single Sign-On — SSO) required to register
Email Matching	Registration email must exactly match SSO account email — mismatch prevents registration
Membership Verification	All memberships verified during registration — member rates linked to registrant account
Official Registration Only	All registrations must be completed through the official OFC registration website
Paper Forms	Not accepted — no alternative registration formats
Third-Party Registration Scams	OFC is not affiliated with companies offering discounted or alternative registration — these are unauthorized

Accepted Payment Methods

Payment Method	When Accepted	Notes
Credit Card	At time of registration and onsite	Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club (USD); Visa, Mastercard, Discover (non-USD)
Check	Pre-registration only	Made payable to Optica
ACH / Wire Transfer	Pre-registration only	Must include invoice number and registrant’s full name in payment reference
Invoice Me	Pre-registration	Allows registration completion before credit card payment
Cash	Not accepted
Purchase Orders	Not accepted	OFC does not accept purchase orders

All payments must be in USD. Onsite registrations must be paid by credit card only — no check, ACH, wire, or cash onsite.

Cancellation, Refund, and Substitution Policy

Policy Item	Detail
Cancellation Deadline (for refund)	February 20, 2027 — cancel on or before this date
Cancellation Processing Fee	USD $75 — deducted from all refunds
After February 20, 2027	No refunds — no exceptions
How to Cancel	Click “Cancel” in OFC registration confirmation email — follow prompts
OFC Will Not Cancel on Your Behalf	Registrant must complete their own cancellation
Credit Card Refund Processing	3–7 business days after cancellation
Check / ACH / Wire Refund	Processed after conference concludes — 4–6 weeks
Outstanding Balances	Due 7 days before conference start — unpaid registrations may be cancelled
Re-Registration After Cancellation	Must pay full registration fee — original rate not guaranteed
Substitution Policy	Registration substitutions NOT permitted — colleagues cannot take each other’s place
Payment Transfer (Case-by-Case)	Must be same membership category + same organization — $75 transfer fee — discounted rates may not be honored
No-Shows	No refunds for non-attendance

Registration Waivers — Emerging Economies

Waiver Detail	Information
Eligibility	Optica, IEEE Communications Society, and IEEE Photonics Society members residing in Low and Lower-Middle Income countries (as defined by the World Bank)
Waiver Amount	Free registration — full waiver
Attendance Options	In-person or online participation
World Bank Reference	datahelpdesk.worldbank.org/knowledgebase/articles/906519

Photography, Video, and Recording Policy

Policy	Detail
Personal Cameras in Sessions	Not permitted without express written permission from OFC management
Personal Cameras in Exhibit Hall	Not permitted without express written permission from OFC management
Policy Violation	Film or storage devices may be confiscated — possible expulsion from conference or exhibit
Audio / Video Recording by Attendees	Strictly prohibited during sessions or show floor activities
Access to OFC Content	Limited to registered attendees — content sharing only from OFC official channels
On-Demand Access	Full Technical Conference registrants — available after conference at the official platform
Media / Exhibitor PR	Official photography by OFC-designated vendors permitted — exhibitors grant use rights

Unauthorized Solicitation Policy

Rule	Detail
Non-Exhibiting Companies	Any supplier not contracted as an exhibitor observed soliciting business in the hall, in another exhibitor’s space, or in aisles will be removed immediately
Aisle Distribution	Prohibited — pamphlets, circulars, signs, or merchandise may not be distributed in aisles or public areas without prior written approval from Show Management
Unapproved Materials	Subject to immediate removal and disposal
Violation Consequence	Removal from the event without refund

Sustainability and Green Exhibiting at OFC 2027

OFC and its official general service contractor Freeman have implemented a comprehensive sustainability program that exhibiting companies can align with.

Sustainability Initiative	Detail
Official General Service Contractor	Freeman — One Freeman sustainability approach
Venue Partner	Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) — sustainability commitments
Materials Strategy	Freeman’s recyclable Honeycomb and Paperboard substrates — digital alternatives to reduce printing waste
Exhibit Rental and Reuse	Modular booth systems, rental furniture, and reusable signage minimize single-use materials
Energy Efficiency	Energy-efficient lighting, motion-sensor systems, and low-emission equipment
Waste Management	Recycling, upcycling, and donation programs divert waste from landfill
Intentional Ordering	Exhibitors encouraged to order sustainable materials and items with long-term or recyclable value

OFC Sustainability Goals with Freeman

Goal	Target Year	Commitment
Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions	2030	50% reduction
Zero Waste	2050	Zero waste target
Net Zero	2050	Net zero emissions
Event Sustainability Standard	Ongoing	ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Management

For exhibit stand builders: Interior Today LLC designs and builds sustainable, reusable modular exhibition stands aligned with OFC’s Freeman sustainability program. Our modular systems use materials and configurations that can be adapted and reused at multiple OFC events — reducing single-use waste and lowering your per-event exhibit cost year over year, while fulfilling your company’s ESG commitments.

Important Submission and Conference Dates

Milestone	Date
Abstract and Summary Submission Deadline	October 20, 2026
Demo Zone and Dataset Paper Submission Deadline	November 17, 2026
Author Notification Letters Sent	December 14–18, 2026
Speaker Registration Deadline	February 17, 2026 (2026 reference — 2027 date TBD)
Registration Cancellation Deadline	February 20, 2027
Outstanding Balance Due	7 days before conference start (approximately February 28, 2027)
Technical Conference Begins	March 7, 2027 (Sunday)
Exhibition Opens	March 9, 2027 (Tuesday)
Exhibition Closes	March 11, 2027 (Thursday) at 16:00
Technical Conference Ends	March 11, 2027 (Thursday)

Exhibitor PR and Media Opportunities at OFC 2027

Opportunity	Detail	How to Access
PR Contact Registration	Receive timely PR opportunity information for OFC exhibitors	Complete PR Contact Form at ofcconference.org
News Release Submission	Publish company show news on the OFC conference website	News Release Submission Form at ofcconference.org
Media Event Room	Free press conference room at OFC Media Center — first-come, first-served	Media Event Form at ofcconference.org
OFC PR Toolkit	Complete guide to free promotional opportunities for exhibitors	OFC Exhibitor PR Toolkit at ofcconference.org
OFC First News	Submit company news for inclusion in OFC First News newsletter	OFC First News Submission Form
Smaller / First-Time Exhibitor Tools	Tips on building a media kit, scheduling and conducting press interviews	Tools for Smaller and First-Time Exhibitors at ofcconference.org
Exhibitor News Page	Exhibitor announcements collected in advance and published on OFC website	Submit through official channel
Media Registration	Eligible journalists and analysts receive complimentary Full Conference Technical registration	Media and Analyst Registration Form — ofcconference.org

OFC Media Contacts

Contact	Role	Details
OFC Media Relations Team	Official conference PR	media@ofcconference.org
Leah Wilkinson	Wilkinson + Associates	leah@wilkinson.associates / +1 703.907.0010
Liz Smeds	Wilkinson + Associates	liz@wilkinson.associates / +1 703.444.9494

Official Hotel Partner — MCI USA Housing

Detail	Information
Official Housing Vendor	MCI USA — the ONLY authorized housing company for OFC 2027
Booking Method	Through OFC official website — ofcconference.org
Solicitation Policy	MCI USA will NEVER call to solicit your business — any unsolicited housing call is a scam
Low Rates	Lowest negotiated room rates at official conference hotels
No Hidden Fees	No resort, urban, or mandatory fees when booking through MCI USA
Reservation Protection	In sold-out situations, MCI USA protects those booked in the official block
Reward Points	Earn hotel loyalty points on your official block reservation
Waitlist	Online waitlist available for additional nights needed
Support to OFC	Booking in the block helps maintain OFC’s negotiating power with cities and venues
Additional Benefit	Monitoring of competing rates — adjustments made to already-booked rooms when lower rates are found

Airline Discounts — Delta and United for OFC 2027

Delta Airlines Discount

Detail	Information
Airline	Delta Air Lines
Discount	Up to 8% on applicable fares
Promotional Code	NY53E
Booking Website	delta.com
Travel Dates	March 2–16, 2027
Destination Airport	Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Phone Booking	Delta Meeting Network: 1-800-328-1111 — Mon–Fri, 07:00–19:30 US Central Time
Service Fee	NOT assessed for reservations booked through the 800 number

United Airlines Discount

Detail	Information
Airline	United Airlines
Promotional Code	ZSXM954482
Booking Website	united.com/meetingtravel — enter code in Offer Code field
Phone Booking	United Meeting Reservation Desk: 1-800-426-1122 — Mon–Fri 08:00–22:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–18:00 US Eastern Time
Phone Code	Z Code: ZSXM / Agreement Code: 954482
Travel Dates	March 4–14, 2027
Destination Airport	Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Booking Fees	Waived for meeting reservations

Private Car Service — LAXcar Discount

Detail	Information
Company	LAXcar — Official OFC Private Transportation Partner
Discount	10% off all services
Promo Code	OPTICA10
Services Available	Airport transfers, black car service, SUVs, Sprinter vans, buses
Booking Website	laxcar.com
Email	info@laxcar.com
Phone	310.494.6100
Online Booking	Enter OPTICA10 in the Special Notes field — discount applied after confirmation

Getting to OFC 2027 — Los Angeles Transportation Guide

Transportation Method	Detail
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)	Main gateway — 16 miles from Los Angeles Convention Center
Burbank Airport (BUR)	Nearby alternative — approximately 20 miles
Long Beach Airport (LGB)	Nearby alternative — approximately 25 miles
Orange County Airport (SNA)	Additional alternative — approximately 40 miles
LAX FlyAway Bus	Direct from LAX to key locations including Union Station and Hollywood
Metro Rail — Blue or Expo Line	Take to Pico Station — directly across from LACC — fare $1.75 per ride
DASH Bus	Route F has multiple stops on Figueroa Street adjacent to the convention center and LA Live — $0.50 per ride
Rideshare — Uber and Lyft	Widely available throughout Los Angeles — direct to LACC
Private Car Service — LAXcar	10% OFF discount with code OPTICA10
Car Rental	Available at LAX Rent-A-Car Center
Metro Bike Share	Bike-share in Downtown, Venice, and Hollywood — for nearby hotel guests
Electric Scooters	Bird and Lime available for short trips near the convention center
Parking	On-site and nearby LACC parking — expect heavy demand during show days

Metro Rail Options to LACC

Metro Line	Key Stops	Destination
Metro Blue Line	Union Station, Staples Center	Pico Station — across from LACC
Metro Expo Line	Expo Park, USC, Santa Monica	Pico Station — across from LACC

LA Perks Pass — Exclusive Savings for OFC Attendees

Feature	Detail
Pass Name	LA Perks Pass
Provider	Discover Los Angeles
Cost	Free — included with OFC attendance
How to Access	discoverlosangeles.com/laperkspass — sign up with mobile number
Format	Mobile passport — no app download required
Savings Categories	Dining, shopping, activities, entertainment
Redemption	Show mobile passport at participating venues or use promo code for advance reservations

International Attendees — Visa and ESTA Information

Detail	Information
Visa Letter / Letter of Invitation	Must register first — link to request form in confirmation email
Visa Letter Non-Transferable	Letters are individual — Show Management will not edit or update completed letters
Name Requirement	Name on letter must exactly match passport name
Paper Presenting	Include paper title and session in visa letter request
Exhibitor Request	Indicate you are exhibiting in your visa letter request
Advance Planning	US visa application process can take 6 months or more
Recommended Application Lead Time	No later than 3 months before planned entry to the United States
Interview Scheduling	No documentation required to schedule interview — schedule before registering, complete interview after registering
Interview Tip	Schedule face-to-face visa interview as soon as possible — appointment wait times can be long
ESTA (Visa Waiver Program)	Electronic Travel Authorization — apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov
ESTA Recommendation	Apply as soon as travel plans begin — before purchasing airline tickets
Current Visa Wait Times	travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/global-visa-wait-times.html
OFC Management Limitation	Cannot contact embassies or government institutions on behalf of individuals

Future OFC Conference Dates

Year	Dates	Venue	City
2027	March 7–11, 2027	Los Angeles Convention Center	Los Angeles, CA, USA
2028	March 26–30, 2028	Los Angeles Convention Center	Los Angeles, CA, USA
2029	March 25–29, 2029	Los Angeles Convention Center	Los Angeles, CA, USA

OFC has committed to Los Angeles for three consecutive years — 2027, 2028, and 2029. For companies planning a multi-year OFC exhibition strategy, this provides a clear three-year planning horizon and an excellent opportunity to invest in reusable modular booth systems that can be deployed cost-effectively across all three editions.

Why Your OFC 2027 Exhibit Booth Design Is Your Most Important Photonics Industry Investment

OFC 2027 assembles the most technically qualified, globally diverse, and commercially consequential audience in optical communications — 17,800+ attendees from 73 countries, including the engineers, researchers, network operators, data center architects, and technology investors who will determine which optical technologies get deployed across the next generation of the world’s communications infrastructure.

This is not a generalist technology audience. These are people who spend their careers working at the intersection of physics, materials science, software, and systems engineering. They evaluate technology with precision. They attend OFC with specific research, evaluation, and procurement agendas. And when they walk the exhibition floor during Exhibit-Only Time, they are doing so with genuine commercial intent — looking for solutions to real problems they are working to solve.

In an exhibition with 750+ companies on the floor, the companies that earn attention are not necessarily the ones with the biggest booths. They are the ones with the most clearly communicated value proposition — the stands that make it immediately apparent what the company does, why it matters, and why a busy photonics engineer should stop rather than keep walking.

The technical identity of your brand must be visible from across the hall. Whether your company is a specialty fiber manufacturer, a coherent optics platform vendor, a test and measurement company, a quantum networking startup, or a hyperscale data center interconnect specialist — your booth needs to communicate that identity in the language of optical communications. A generic, unbranded, or visually unclear booth is invisible to the precise, goal-directed audience at OFC. A well-designed, technically positioned, visually distinctive booth is the one that stops the right engineers in their tracks.

OFC 2027 also introduces the compounding commercial pressure of the AI-driven data center boom. The Data Center Summit on the exhibition floor is filling up with the most urgent infrastructure questions in the industry. Hyperscale operators evaluating optical interconnects for AI clusters, co-packaged optics for next-generation switching architectures, and coherent technology for inter-data-center links are on the floor with open procurement mandates. Your booth is the physical embodiment of your company’s answer to their questions.

Additionally, OFC’s three-year commitment to Los Angeles creates a unique strategic opportunity. Companies that invest in a reusable, modular, high-quality exhibition stand for OFC 2027 can redeploy that same stand at OFC 2028 and 2029 — reducing per-event cost, maintaining brand consistency, and building the kind of cumulative brand recognition that comes from showing up with the same professional quality year after year.

Interior Today LLC builds optical networking and photonics trade show booths for companies that understand exactly what is at stake at OFC. We design stands that communicate technical authority from the aisle, create the right environment for product demonstrations and commercial conversations, align with Freeman’s OFC sustainability framework, and give your team the professional, purpose-built home base they need to make OFC 2027 Los Angeles the most commercially successful event of their year.

Interior Today LLC — Exhibit Booth Builder for OFC Conference 2027

Interior Today LLC is a custom exhibition stand design and build company. We work with optical fiber manufacturers, photonic integrated circuit companies, coherent optics platform vendors, optical component and device manufacturers, test and measurement companies, optical networking software vendors, quantum communications technology firms, space optics companies, data center optical interconnect providers, and every other category of company exhibiting at OFC at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

We design and build for every booth size at OFC — from focused inline spaces for component companies and startups to large island configurations for major systems vendors and platform companies. We coordinate directly with Freeman, OFC’s official general service contractor, to ensure your stand complies with all show regulations and is installed during the assigned exhibitor move-in window.

Our service is fully turnkey. We design, fabricate, deliver, install, support your team throughout the exhibition, and fully dismantle and remove your stand after OFC closes on Thursday, March 11, 2027. You arrive at the Los Angeles Convention Center ready to demonstrate technology, meet network operators, and do business. We handle everything else.

We also design and build sustainable, reusable modular exhibit systems aligned with OFC’s Freeman sustainability program — stands built to be redeployed across OFC 2027, 2028, and 2029 in Los Angeles, reducing single-use waste and delivering excellent per-event value over the three-year horizon.