Wavelengths Americas

Start your journey toward optical network automation with an overview of network automation applications and areas that can benefit from automation. We’ll begin with the Nokia optical network automation ecosystem, which consists of several critical building blocks for eight essential use cases. After that, you will learn how to make these use cases possible by adopting a set of standard enablers, such as interfaces, protocols, and models for representing and encoding the accessible data.  We’ll introduce the four most popular use cases: service provisioning, bandwidth on demand and calendaring, optimization and analysis, and analytics. You will see which building blocks are needed to support each of these use cases and how the building blocks are connected to enable the necessary communications to enable these applications.
 

Prepare for the future of network security by joining our seminar on quantum-safe networks, where we’ll explore the transformative impact of quantum computing on telecommunications. Gain a solid understanding of quantum cryptography fundamentals, including key generation, entropy, and encryption, while learning how emerging quantum technologies pose new risks to traditional network security. The seminar will cover key strategies such as Public Key Cryptography (PKC), Pre-Shared Keys (PSK), Quantum-Key Distribution (QKD), and defense-in-depth, offering critical insights into safeguarding telecommunications networks. Additionally, participants will get an overview of the Nokia 1830 Security Management Server (SMS), a crucial enabler of quantum-safe networks, and how it integrates with encryption-capable transponders.  Designed for telecommunications professionals and anyone interested in securing their systems for the future, this seminar is accessible to all, with no advanced expertise required. Attendees will leave with knowledge of crypto-agility, layered protection, and building trust in a quantum-ready world.
 

Join us at the exhibition for our Welcome Reception — an exciting opportunity to experience two events under one roof! Explore a wide array of optical and IP networking demonstrations specially prepared for you. Enjoy an evening of engaging conversations, delicious food, and valuable networking with fellow professionals.

Wavelengths and SReXperts will come together for combined plenary sessions — delivering even more impactful insights and collaboration under one roof.  Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from industry leaders, explore key innovations, and gain a broader perspective across both optical and IP networking domains.

Join Nokia leaders as they discuss key trends shaping the future of networking.

Hear directly from a customer as they share real-world experiences and insights.
 

Listen to a panel of Nokia customers as they share their experiences, challenges, and success stories.
 

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Rob will kick us off with a review of the top optical market trends that are driving both challenges and oppportunities for network operators today and tomorrow.
 

Join us as Ron delivers his unique perspective on where technology and optical neworking solutions are headed to meet unprecedent connectivity demands at the intersection of AI and opto-electronics evolution.  
 

In this session, we'll hear directly from multiple network operators.  Each panelist will share their architectural evolution perspective and the potential influence of coherent pluggables today and tomorrow. Following the brief individual presentations, will be a discussion and moderated Q&A from Tim and the audience. 
 

AI is driving capacity demand between data centers and throughout the network.  But what is the transport opportunity for communication service providers in the AI era and how should they approach their networks to ensure they are a critical part of the AI ecosystem?  We'll look at some recent findings from Bell Labs and review the AI challenges and opportunities for service providers in this session as we set a course for success.
 

Join us as we discuss metro network evolution in the era of AI.   We’ll discuss how intelligent coherent pluggables and thin transponders can deliver a a signifiant portion of the benefits of IPoDWDM while retaining operational consistency with the rest of the optical network.   We’ll discuss how to select the right technology to support the diverse demands at the edge of the network helping reduce power and footprint while increasing capacity.
 

Join us as we discuss solutions to support winning in data center interconnect, managed optical fiber networks (MOFN) and wholesale transport.  We will review MOFN motivations and opportunities and discuss the Nokia, hyperscaler and CSP relationship triangle. We will discuss network architectures and recent deployment examples and use-cases.
 

Join us as we cover long-haul technology evolution. This session will cover the key long-haul technology trends and how Nokia's primary platforms for long-haul applications, the 1830 PSS and 1830 GX, are evolving.  We'll look at the ramifications of higher baud rates, coherent pluggables in long haul, fewer-wider wavelengths, the Shannon Limit, spectrum expansion (C+L, Super C, and beyond), open optical networks  and high capacity point-to-point long-haul architectures that are being adopted by hyperscale operators.
 

Over 99% of the inter-continental traffic in the world is carried by subsea fiber optic cables, and our planet is connected with over 570 operational cables, with 80 more in planning at this time.  As the drivers for subsea networks shift towards supporting global interconnection of data centers, fueled by massive increases in cloud and AI traffic, this will affect how to best optimize these critical connections.  In this session, we will review key trends in subsea networks, including the increasing importance of optimizing end-to-end subsea-terrestrial networks and architectures, and the role of new technologies including high-performance pluggable optics, expanding fiber spectrum capacity in terrestrial backhaul networks, nodal and network automation, and sensing technologies and their role in monitoring external events and network health.
 

Mission critical networks are essential systems requiring broad fuctionality, absolute reliability and security to ensure the uninterrupted flow of critical communication . Mission critical networks support economic growth, societial advancement, and help preserve human health and safety on a daily basis.  In this breakout we will explore the key optical networking platform attributes and typical optical networking architectures deployed by power utilities, oil and gas, transportation, public safety, financial services, national defense, research and education organizations.
 

Automation is a key enabler of efficient network operations. It is evolving to enable network operators to build closed-loop systems based on structured intents that require minimal human intervention. These systems form the basis for autonomous networks which leverage AI to sense, think, and act to execute network actions based on predictive analysis and intelligent decision making. AI will also play a crucial role in simplifying interactions with the network by using natural language-based intents to ultimately deliver business outcomes. Let's explore how this transformative automation, combined with AI, will not only reduce capital and operational expenditures but also create new opportunities in a trusted manner.
 

Service providers invest in automation to reduce operational costs, accelerate time-to-revenue and improve productivity. Nokia network software automation platforms can streamline many operational challenges as network capacity and footprint continues to scale. Nokia Optical Professional Services uses the automation platforms (such as WaveSuite or Transcend) to develop solutions tailored to your business and operational practices. This includes customized reporting with network KPI insights to assist in your business decisions; simplifying your network operational practice to help fulfill servie delivery and delivering network emulation to support automation use case development. These outcomes reduce time-to-market and opex. Come hear how you can take advantage of Optical Professional Services to build automation solutions that achieve your objectives. 
 

After a full day of sessions — and before you head out for the evening — join us for drinks back in the exhibition. It's the perfect chance to relax, continue conversations, and connect with peers in a casual setting.

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This session will explore future developments across both embedded and pluggable coherent optical engines. We'll review developments in coherent DSPs, optical frontends, and new technology options for higher-speed optical engines.  We'll discuss these and more as we look at what's shaping the future of coherent optical engines.
 

With unprecedented capacity demand and increasing emphasis on cost-effectively supporting today's capacity while easily scaling for tomorrows, Marco will walk us through the evolution of optical networking systems and platforms in this session.
 

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, optical networks must evolve to deliver more capacity, higher service quality, and support for AI workloads—without added complexity. Nokia’s approach to network automation, intelligence, and cloud integration empowers operators to simplify operations, reduce energy use, and proactively address potential issues before they impact the business. By leveraging advanced optical technologies, sensing capabilities, and open standards, we enable fully autonomous networks that anticipate and adapt to changing needs. Learn how intuitive interfaces, predictive analytics, and intelligent automation drive continuous innovation, freeing you to focus on strategic growth and new revenue opportunities.
 

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The technologies behind coherent optical engines including digital signal processing, compound semiconductors, photonic integration and advanced packaging continue to deliver increased capacity-reach and reduced power per bit.  However, spectral efficiency gains are plateauing in successive generations of optical engines. In this session we will dive into the technologies beyond the latest generation of embedded and pluggable engines including 2.4+ Tb/s embedded and 1600G pluggables, and look at where we go next to keep up with capacity demands in the AI era.
 

With traffic demands growing faster than fiber capacity, a new round of optical line system (OLS) innovations is under way to enable network operators to cost effectively keep up with relentless bandwidth growth. Three specific OLS areas of focus include: spectrum expansion, hyperscale optimization and multi-fiber transmission. We'll cover these areas and more as we explore where optical line systems are at today and look at where they are heading tomorrow in this session.
 

For over 50 years, optical fiber has been the backbone of global connectivity, delivering remarkable capacity across local networks, within data center campuses, and over long distances. As we approach the practical limits of conventional optical fiber and cables and adapt to new demands such as AI-driven connectivity, advancements in fiber and cable design have become crucial. This session will explore new fiber types including thinner coatings on conventional fiber, multicore fiber for higher density, and hollow core fiber for lower latency.  We will also review cable technologies that enable better attenuation performance, higher fiber density, and streamlined installation processes—key factors driving modern network efficiency and scalability. 
 

AI will transform how you execute daily optical networking operations, but it can also complement existing automation to improve efficiency and predict events within the network to rapidly resolve issues. Building closed-loop automation and migrating to autonomous networks that can sense, think, and act will reshape how we manage transport networks, and AI will deliver some of the building block to make this possible. This talk explores AI’s role in autonomous networks, and how Nokia intends to implement it into our automation solutions. We’ll explore some of the AI use cases in the context of these autonomous network.

Connecting consumers and enterprises to the cloud isn’t always simple. Data centers hosting various applications are often located in different regions, accessed through multiple networks, and even from different vendors. NOC engineers face the 'swivel chair' challenge, constantly monitoring, addressing, and alerting on network issues across multiple applications and screens. As a result, scaling the transport network requires more resources to maintain productivity and support all aspects of network management. But it doesn’t have to be that way. By unifying network management into a single-pane view with Nokia Network Director, network operators can reduce costs by streamlining operations and increase revenues by enabling new monetization opportunities and by delivering a better user experience across all vendor networks, regardless of location.
 

In this session, we delve into the evolving quantum threat, and how together we deliver a Quantum Secure Economy. Discover the advantages of reducing risks with a defense in-depth strategy using layered Quantum-Safe cryptography and introduce how our Nokia Quantum-Safe Networks (QSN) solution can deliver quantum security today and moving forward as the quantum threat landscape evolves. Learn how Quantum-Safe Connectivity services are delivering data integrity, confidentiality and authenticity and highlight real-world QSN implementations. From theory to practice, the session will showcase our readiness to drive a quantum-safe journey and protect against quantum threats.