Lumentum experts to discuss external laser sources, VCSELs, and optical circuit switching for AI networks

Lumentum, a global leader in optical and photonic technology, today announced its speaker lineup at the 2026 Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit, themed “Scaling Innovation for the AI Era.” The event will take place from October 12 – 15 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center.

• External Laser Source Architectures for Deployable CPO-Based AI Networks​
  • Christian Urricariet, Senior Director, Product and Strategic Marketing
  • Wednesday, October 14 from 1:10 – 1:25 p.m.
  • SJCC - Concourse Level - 210AE​
• Panel: Slow and Wide 12.8T VCSEL Solutions​
  • Oleg Shchekin, Head of High-Density Interconnect
  • Wednesday, October 14 from 1:50 – 2:15 p.m.
  • SJCC - Concourse Level - 210AE​
• Zero-Touch OCS Fabrics for AI Scale-Out Infrastructure at Hyperscale​
  • Joint presentation led by Kannan Raj, Architect at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
  • Michael DeMerchant, Senior Director, Product Line Management, OCS at Lumentum
  • Thursday, October 15 from 8:45 – 9:05 a.m.
  • SJCC - Concourse Level - 210AE​

For more information, visit OCP Global Summit | Lumentum.

About Lumentum

Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a global leader in optical and photonic technologies that power the networks and infrastructure behind AI, cloud computing, and next-generation communications. Built on decades of photonics innovation, Lumentum delivers high-performance lasers, modules, and optical subsystems that enable scalable, energy-efficient data center connectivity, advanced telecom networks, industrial manufacturing, and sensing applications. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company operates R&D, manufacturing, and sales facilities worldwide. Learn more at www.lumentum.com.

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261001653795/en/