PODCAST: Show Daily 1 OFC 2026 news roundup

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In the first episode of the OFC 2026 show daily podcast, we're tracking key trends during the show. 

During the first day, we looked at various issues, including: 

  • OIF and Ethernet Alliance's interoperability efforts
  • The new Optical Scale-up Consortium
  • Optica's Optica Executive Forum
  • Celebrating the 2026 Lightwave Innovation Reviews Honorees

Tune in each day during OFC 2026 for more insights on the optical industry's key trade show. 

About the Podcast 
In the Lightwave Broadband Pulse podcast, we address key issues affecting the optical and broadband industries. Join us every week for insights from industry leaders on these topics. Visit our website at www.lightwave.com and click on our podcast site at www.broadbandpulse.podbean.com/.

About the Author

Sean Buckley

Sean is responsible for establishing and executing the editorial strategy of Lightwave across its website, email newsletters, events, and other information products.

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