List of Sponsors

Host Sponsor

Corning Incorporated

Corning is transforming the way the world connects. Since ushering in the telecommunications revolution with the invention of low-loss optical fiber in 1970, we have been continually innovating to increase the speed and capacity of optical networks around the globe, while reducing installation costs. Today, our Optical Communications business delivers solutions for growing segments like fiber to the home, wireless technology, and hyper-scale data centers.

Platinum Sponsors

Prysmian

Prysmian Group is world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. We offer the widest range of services and know-how in the business, with almost 140 years of experience, sales exceeding €11 billion, and about 29,000 employees in over 50 countries and 112 plants.

Each year, the Group manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibres, copper cables and connectivity systems for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunications sector.

In 2018, General Cable merged with Prysmian and became part of Prysmian Group. Prysmian is a public company, listed on the Italian Stock Exchange in the FTSE MIB index.

YOFC

Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (YOFC) (Stock Code: 601869.SH, 06869.HK) is the largest provider of optical fibre perform, optical fibre and cable in the world. YOFC mainly produces and sells optical fibre preforms, optical fibres and cables of various standard specifications widely used in the communication industry, and various types of special optical fibres, cables, and RF coaxial cables and accessories based on customer requirements. With a complete integration system, YOFC provides engineering design services and solutions to meet different demands of every industry user. Its products have been widely used in China Telecom, China Mobile, China Unicom and other communication operators, as well as power, broadcasting and TV, transportation, aerospace, chemical industry, petroleum, medical and other industries. Its products are exported to more than 70 countries and regions around the world.

After 30 years of efforts, through the introduction, digestion, absorption and re-innovation of technology, YOFC has achieved a perfect transformation from an industry follower to an industry leader, driving the overall technological progress and industrial development. Meanwhile, YOFC was listed in Hong Kong in December 2014 and listed in Shanghai in July 2018, creating a new pattern in capital market. As the first company in China’s optical fibre and cable industry listed both in Hong Kong and Shanghai, YOFC has opened a two-round capital operation.
In the future, YOFC will maintain its mission of “Smart Link, Better Life”, and adheres to the core values of “Client Focus, Accountability, Innovation and Stakeholder Benefits”. In order to become the leader in information transmission and smart link, YOFC will actively deploy in the growth of the bar fiber business, technological innovation, smart manufacturing, international regional expansion, related diversification and coordinated growth of capital operation.

Silver Sponsors

ASI Silica Machinery

ASI/Silica Machinery is the global market leader in equipment and process for manufacturing optical fiber preforms. Founded in 1997, ASI/Silica Machinery manufactures its machinery, supported by its own R&D facility, in the USA. We design and supply a complete range of machines and process for core and clad preform production.

ASI/Silica Machinery equipment is operating in Europe, India, Asia and America. We are proud to have empowered key companies to take full control of their optical fiber production to meet increasing global demands. Our 200 plus operating machines attest to high production volumes and financial performance, accounting for about 15% of the world’s current optical fiber production.

ASI/Silica Machinery is the preform equipment supplier of choice.

DSM

DSM Functional Materials is a business unit of Royal DSM N.V., a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials. By connecting its unique competences in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders. DSM delivers innovative solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance in global markets such as food and dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, automotive, paints, electrical and electronics, life protection, alternative energy and bio-based materials.
In the telecommunications market, DSM is the world’s leading developer of optical fiber coatings -a critical component of today’s high-speed fiber networks. More than 40 years ago, DSM designed the first UV-curable coatings that would make mass fiber production possible. Today, the company remains the industry’s innovation leader, providing patented DeSolite® and DeSolite® Supercoatings systems that deliver the highest levels of performance.
More information about these products, including DSM’s latest-generation DeSolite® Supercoatings technology, can be found at www.supercoatings.com

Nextrom

Nextrom is the leading global supplier of production technologies for optical fibers and fiber optic cables. Our core competencies include solutions for optical glass making, fiber drawing, fiber coating, ribbon making, proof testing and fiber optic cable production. From first contact onwards, we provide customized high quality solutions and personal support to ensure total customer satisfaction. Nextrom is a business unit of Rosendahl Nextrom GmbH. Find out more at www.rosendahlnextrom.com.

The Dow Chemical Company

Dow Wire & Cable has been delivering a complete portfolio of solid and cellular insulation and jacketing compounds for coaxial, copper twisted pair and fiber optic cable applications for more than 40 years. We are focused on providing materials that enhance system reliability, longevity, transmission efficiency, and improved bandwidth addressing high speed data transfer growth through our legacy communications systems business. Brands like AXELERON™ Compounds are born from customer collaboration that catalyzes the right mix of polymer science expertise. The Dow team is excited to work with the entire value chain to continue providing solutions that perform for today’s telecom needs and tomorrow’s challenges.