Latest Event

Date
October 2-3, 2018
Registration
Ends Sept. 27
Walk-Ins Welcome
Location
The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia, PA
Speakers
Industry Professionals

Welcome To The 2018 NFOC
Same Great Conference, New Venue

ABOUT NFOC 2018

Join us for the 11th Annual NFOC 2018 Conference at The Benjamin Franklin Institute Science Museum and Center of Science Education, in historic Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In addition to fiber, telecom, broadband and wireless applications, this year's Conference will showcase FTTx products and that industry's key manufacturers and service providers. 

Who should attend?
  • Fiber network designers, planners and technicians
  • MDU owners, operators and managers
  • ILEC's, CLEC's, MSOs and municipal utility managers

NFOC 2018 will offer a variety of free training session and seminars. Please continue checking the Event Schedule for information and updates.

Plan To Participate

Dates: Tuesday, October 2nd and Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018
Location: The Franklin Institute Science Museum and Center of Science Education, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Registration is now open.
  • As always, general attendance to NFOC is free for industry professionals
  • Exhibitors registering before May 3oth will receive a $100 "Early-bird" discount

Don't wait. Register Now> Space is limited - this event will sell out!

Welcome NECA 2018 Attendees

NFOC 2018 is proud to be working with the National Electrical Contractors Association to provide FREE Fiber Optic and FTTh / FTTx Training to registered NECA 2018 Convention attendees. Training takes place at The Benjamin Franklin Institute Science Museum and Center of Science Education, Philadelphia PA, on October 2nd & 3rd, 2018.

Simply register to attend NFOC 2018 (no cost to register) and then show your NECA 2018 Convention badge when you arrive at the session(s) you wish to attend!

Keynote Speaker

"Leadership From The Flight Deck;
Top-Gun Strategies For Business"

Wednesday, October 3rd - Noon

Rear Admiral (Retired) Garry R. White is President of The Light Connection (TLC), the industry leading fiber optic cable manufacturer. As President, he leads an impressive team of experts to develop, manufacture, test, and distribute a wide array of advanced fiber optic cable.

Admiral White was commissioned a Naval Officer and subsequently designated a Naval Aviator; qualified flying the A-4 Skyhawk, A7E Corsair, and F/A-18 Hornet. After atteding the Navy Fighter Weapons School "TOPGUN"; he was designated an Adversary Instructor.

While flying operationally Admiral White deployed on USS AMERICA, USS RANGER, USS KITTY HAWK, USS NIMITZ and USS CARL VINSON. In October, 1995 he was assigned to the Pentagon in Washington, DC under the Chief of Naval Operations, Commander in Chief Liasion Division, OPNAV N-83. In November 1998 he was assigned as Executive Office of USS GEORGE WASHINGTON, later taking Command of it in 2004.

Prior to joining TLC, Admiral White served as President of Excelsior Enterprises, and has served on a number of Boards including Vice Chariman of Busek Incorporated, an advanced Space Propulsion and Systems company. Previously, as Global General Manager of Terex Utlilities, and corporate Vice President, Admiral White gained expertise leading Strategy, Personnel Management, Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, and Profit/Loss management of an international utility construction equipment business.
Rear Admiral (Retired)
Garry R. White
 

2018 NFOC SCHEDULE

  • WELCOME TO NFOC 2018

    Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Exhibitor Load & Setup

    Tuesday, 11:00 a.m.: Registration Opens

    Tuesday, NOON - 5:00 p.m.: Exhibit Floor Hours

    Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. Conference Closes

    Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.: Kickoff Party - Hotel Monaco

    Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.: Registration Opens

    Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Training Session

    Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Exhibit Floor Hours

    Wednesday, NOON : Keynote Speaker - Garry R. White

    Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.: Conference Concludes

  • Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018

    Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Exhibitor Load & Setup

    Tuesday, 11:00 a.m.: Registration Opens

    Tuesday, NOON - 5:00 p.m.: Exhibit Floor Hours

    Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. Conference Concludes

    Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.: Kickoff Party - Hotel Monaco

  • Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018

    Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.: Registration Opens

    Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Training Sessions

    Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Exhibit Floor Hours

    Wednesday, NOON : Keynote Speaker - Garry R. White

    Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.: Conference Concludes

  • WELCOME TO OUR COURSE
    8:00 - 8:45, Hall A

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    Speakers: Jessica Spring

  • learn the principles of earning
    8:00 - 8:45, Hall A

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    Speakers: Jessica Spring

  • winning strategies
    8:00 - 8:45, Hall A

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    Speakers: Jessica Spring

  • earn $10,000 in 2 months
    8:00 - 8:45, Hall A

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    Speakers: Jessica Spring

  • making a good product strategies
    8:00 - 8:45, Hall A

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    Speakers: Jessica Spring

  • learn the principles of earning
    8:00 - 8:45, Hall A

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    Speakers: Jessica Spring

The NFOC 2018 Educational Series is provided By
Advance Media NY

NFOC 2018, in association with Advance Media NY, is pleased to provide the following Learning Sessions to all registered attendees. All Sessions are led by the industry's top trainers, consultants, and facilitators. Attendees are welcome to participate in as many different Sessions as their schedule allows.

Be sure to check back to the schedule frequently as we continue to add additional Sessions.

Unless noted otherwise, all Sessions are FREE. Register early as space is limited.

Track One: General Fiber Optics (T)

FIS University:
Fiber Optic Fundamentals & Best Practices

Tuesday, Oct. 2, 1:00 - 4:30pm (Room A)

Learn the fundmentals on fiber optics; basic theory, applications, tools and equipment. Fiber Optics 1 is great for beginners as well as seasoned professionals. (Recommended for IBEW, CWA and NECA members.)

This is course is FREE. (Normally, $450.00)

Register To Attend

Fluke Networks: "Versiv™ Hands On Workshop"

Tuesday, Oct. 2, 1:00 - 4:30pm (Room B)

“Learn the latest in Fiber and Copper testing utilizing Fluke Networks Versiv platform. In addition, we will discuss industry best practices on improving your ability to manage multiple projects and efficiency in cable certification.”


This is course is FREE.

Register To Attend

Signamax:
Data Center 101

Tuesday, Oct. 2, 1:00 - 3:30pm (Room C)

This class will offer a high level view of the data center and current trends that are driving industry to new modulation and faster performing connectivity solutions. It will cover the following topics: Data Center Overview; Data Center Topologies; Ethernet and Fiber Channel Standards; Impact of Loss Budgets and Signamax in the Data Center.

This is course is FREE.

Register To Attend

Track Two: General Fiber Optics (W)

FIS University:
Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 9:00 - 11:45am
(Room A)

Learn the fundmentals on fiber optics; basic theory, applications, tools and equipment. Fiber Optics 1 is great for beginners as well as seasoned professionals. (Recommended for IBEW, CWA and NECA members.)

This is course is FREE. (Normally, $450.00)

Register To Attend

Track Three: Best Practices

Anritsu:
Intro into packet transport and basic Ethernet test

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 9:00 - 9:40am
(Room B)

This session provides particpants with the basic overview of packet-base transport. This session will also review the associated testing protocols and industry standards. The course is great for beginners as well as seasoned professionals.

This is course is FREE.

Register To Attend

Seikoh Giken USA: The Basics of Ferrule Polishing

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 10:00 - 10:40am
(Room B)

"Seikoh Giken’s introduction of their new 560A polisher and our DAISI interferometer."

This is course is FREE.

Register To Attend

Corning: Multimode Fiber: Past, Present and Future

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 11:00 - 11:40am
(Room B)

This presentation will cover what multimode fiber is and how it provides value to LAN and data center markets. It will include a market overview, standards bodies’ updates, an assessment of technologies including OM4, OM5, and the latest transceiver speeds, and insight into the future of multimode fiber.

Register To Attend

Track FOUR: FTTx

FIS University:
"FTTx/FTTh"

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 9:00 - 11:45am
(Room C)

This special session that provides the attendee with introductory knowledge and basic familiarity with FTTx architecture, network design, deployment technology, and some operational skills. It is intended for fiber and broadband professionals involved with, or planning to be involved in deploying and maintaining FTTx and FTTh networks. No previous experience is required.

CONTENT

Topics addressed during this two-hour session include:

• FTTx Basics
• Definitions, Standards & Architecture

• FTTx Designs
• Fiber Types, Equipment & Infrastructure
• Technical decisions
• Centralized or Distributed splitting

• FTTx Considerations
• Design steps & future proofing
• Optical budget
• Test Equipment & Guidelines
• OTDR Monitoring
• Trouble Shooting

• Session Close, Q&A

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

James Fasano; Instructor, FIS University - FTTx Training

Mr. Fasano has over 30 years of combined experience in both the Telephony and Cable Communications industry. He is a past recipient of Telephony's Rain Blain award for his efforts in FITL (Fiber In The Loop), which helped bring fiber closer to the home. He has held managerial positions at Bell Atlantic, assignments at AT&T, held an executive position at ARRIS Corporation developing optical fiber solutions, and recently with Hitachi Communications Technology managing sales of key products.

Mr. Fasano has a BA/BS degree From Bloomfield College in Business Administration and has completed Post graduate work at Rutgers University. His product specialties include Fiber In The Loop, OSP Network Design & Construction, Optical Connector and Management Technologies, Optical Fiber Splicing and Testing, FTTx Design and Installation.

This is course is FREE.

Register To Attend

Track FIVE: Wireless & DAS Seminar

DASpedia:
In-Building Wireless/Cellular Technology

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 9:00 - 11:00am
(Room D)

This is a two-hour introductory training course in In-Building Cellular Wireless technology. Professionals of all backgrounds are encouraged to take this course to learn the fundamentals of wireless solutions and technologies being deployed in today’s information driven world. Whether you’re a professional just stepping in or a layman curious about it, this course is an essential introduction to the DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems) sector of the wireless industry.

Who Should Attend?
        • Low Voltage & Electrical Contractors
        • BICSI members to earn CECs
        • Fiber network designers, planners and technicians
        • MDU owners, operators and managers
        • ILEC's, CLEC's, MSOs and municipal utility managers

This is course is $75.00. - This class is BICSI certified and attendants will receive up to 5 CEC credits.

Register To Attend

Register For The 2018 NFOC

Exhibitor Registration

NFOC 2018 is a two-day event, opening on Tuesday, October 2nd with Exhibitor hours 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. and Networking Reception starting from 7p.pm. - 8:30p.m at the Hotel Monaco Rooftop Lounges. The Conference continues Thursday, October 3th with Exhibitor hours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a full day of training sessions from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Exhibitor Prosectus

Attendee Registration

Registration is FREE (includes Training Sessions & Networking Reception).

NFOC 2018 is a two-day event, opening on Tuesday, October 2nd with Exhibitor hours 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. and Networking Reception starting from 7p.pm. - 8:30p.m at the Hotel Monaco Rooftop Lounges. The Conference continues Thursday, October 3th with Exhibitor hours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a full day of training sessions from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.


Pre-Registration Ended. But Walk-Ins to the Conference are welcome.

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