In April 2025, the International Photonics and Electronics Committee (IPEC) organized a “Future-Oriented Next-Generation 400G/Lane Optical Interconnect Workshop” at the OCP EMEA conference in Ireland, exploring the latest technological developments in AI optical interconnects. Following enthusiastic discussions at the Shenzhen Optical Expo and the ECOC optical communication exhibition in Denmark, the 448G/Lane standard and its technical direction have received increased research and attention from the photonics industry.

IPEC remains committed to advancing cutting-edge technologies in AI optical interconnects. Invited by OCP, IPEC will host a special forum at the OCP Global Summit 2025, which opens on October 13 in San Jose, USA, with the topic titled “The Boost for AI: Next-Gen Optical Interconnects.”

The official link for the IPEC Forum is: https://www.opencompute.org/summit/global-summit/co-located-events

The conference schedule is as follows. We welcome experts and partners from all fields of optoelectronics to participate and exchange ideas.

**About IPEC**

IPEC is an international standards organization that is committed to developing open optoelectronic standards and delivering strategic roadmap reports. IPEC focuses on standardizing solutions in optical chips, optical/electrical components, and optical modules. Markets addressed by IPEC include 5G, IoT and AI.

IPEC is open to any interested party who wishes to join. All members have the opportunity to participate in developing all IPEC standards and reports on a non-discriminatory basis. The process of developing these standards and reports is transparent to all members. IPEC is registered in Switzerland.