Welcome to ECOC 2026 in Málaga

ECOC, the European Conference on Optical Communications, is the largest and most prestigious event on optical communications in Europe and the second largest worldwide. At ECOC, researchers from both industry and academia and professionals come together to discuss and explore advances and probe future trends that will enable scientific progress and economic growth.

With an exciting program covering all aspects in the field of optical communications and networks, ECOC offers an irreplaceable forum for observing the state of the sector and establishing relationships with the most relevant players in the ecosystem. Expand your knowledge and discover the possibilities offered by photonics to address crucial issues that enable the growth and sustainability of the information society in emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, and Quantum Technologies.

The ECOC Exhibition runs in parallel with the ECOC conference and has become the largest optical communications exhibition in Europe and the key meeting place for decision-makers in the optical communications world.

Join us in Malaga, where we expect to reach a record number of attendees, and enjoy the charming and vibrant scientific and business atmosphere of this historic Mediterranean city.