Wednesday, June 20, 2012: With one of the world’s largest and most advanced optical networks and a history of industry firsts in the optical field, Verizon is at the forefront when it comes to discussing what’s next in areas such as 100G and next-generation ROADMs.

The list below reflects the presentations and panel discussions spotlighting Verizon technical staff during the conference. Media representatives are invited to make appointments to meet with Verizon technical staff for additional details.

WHEN: WDM & Next Generation Optical Networking

June 18 – 21, 2012



WHERE: Grimaldi Forum, Monaco



MEDIA CONTACT: Lynn Staggs

Public Relations Specialist

001-918-698-7713

lcstaggs@gmail.com





Monday, June 18

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Glenn Wellbrock, Director, Optical Transport Network Architecture & Design

Pre-conference workshop: Debunking the Myths – Why a 100G and OTN Mesh Intelligent Infrastructure Delivers Real Business Value”

Hosted by Ciena


12:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Glenn Wellbrock, Director, Optical Transport Network Architecture & Design

Pre-conference workshop: “Reaching Further Faster”

Hosted by Alcatel-Lucent


Tuesday, June 19

9 a.m.

Ihab Tarazi, Vice President of Global IP and Transport Planning and Technology

“Lessons from a Global Perspective: 100G and Beyond”


11:40 a.m.

Christophe Le Scanve

Panel discussion: “Surfing the Wave of the Gigabit Society – How are Service Providers and Vendors Viewing the 100G Optical Reboot?”


4:45 p.m.

Christophe Le Scanve

Panel discussion: “100G Panel: Are We There Yet?”


Wednesday, June 20

12:40 p.m.

Glenn Wellbrock, Director, Optical Transport Network Architecture & Design

Panel discussion: “Technology Building Blocks for Contentionless, Colorless, Directionless Transport Architecture”


2:10 p.m.

Glenn Wellbrock, Director, Optical Transport Network Architecture & Design

“Operator Perspective on CDC ROADMs”