The premier global gathering for leaders of the telecommunications and optical fiber and cable supply chain


Firmly established as the premier event for the global optical fiber and communication cable supply chain, this year's conference will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina on 18-20 November, offering delegates the chance to meet with key industry stakeholders from the USA and beyond.



The conference has consistently attracted an audience of over 500 industry participants to the three-day event, packed with presentations from C-level speakers, thought-leaders and innovators. The 2018 conference was hosted by the Futong Group in Hangzhou, China. 



The CRU World Optical Fiber & Cable Conference continues to provide unrivalled access to senior decision-makers from the world’s leading producers of preform, optical fiber and communication cable, to meet and do business with consumers and services providers from across the global supply chain. The three-day event will be packed with CEO level speakers, interactive sessions, a lively exhibition and variety of networking functions. 

Venue

Hilton Charlotte Center City

Organizer

CRU Events

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