Transforming Modern Data Centers with Photonic Technologies (Panel)

23 Apr 2026
  • Boosting speed & bandwidth with PICs  

  • Advancements in wafer & fabrication technology driving scalability 

  • Impacts of AI on data center infrastructure 

  • Improving energy efficiency while managing cost pressures 

  • Integrating new tech while maintaining security & reliability  

  • Solving the thermal bottleneck: Integrating advanced interface materials to manage extreme heat densities in AI-driven photonic engines 

Chairperson
Jobayer Hossain
Jobayer Hossain, Assistant Professor - University of North Dakota
Speakers
Dr. Baratunde Cola
Dr. Baratunde Cola, CEO and Founder - Carbice Corporation
Weidong Zhou
Weidong Zhou, Professor & Director of UTA Photonics Center - University of Texas at Arlington