Upcoming Events

Workshop on Space Division Multiplexing and Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing

Join us for a three-day workshop on Space Division Multiplexing (SDM) and Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS), scheduled from 28–30 January 2026 at the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Madras. Organized under the AOC Testbed Project, the workshop will feature expert talks, technical discussions, and short participant pitches, with a focus on next-generation optical communication and sensing technologies. To know more about the workshop schedule, sessions, and spea

Past Events

IITM AOC Team at ITU-T SG15

The AOC Team from IIT Madras made its first in-person participation at the ITU-T SG15 meeting, marking a key milestone for India in global optical communication standardization. The team submitted five technical contributions—including two new work item proposals, two invited papers, and one supporting document—under Working Party 2 (WP2) on optical fibers, cables, and transport systems. This engagement strengthens India’s role in international standardization and supports th

Nov 29, 20251 min read

OPTIQ 2025: A Platform for Opportunities in Photonics

The International School of Photonics, CUSAT, Cochin organized OPTIQ 2025 , an international conference on advances in photonics and quantum technologies, from 26–28 November 2025. As part of the event, a Pre-Conference Workshop on Optical Communication was held on 25 November, organized by Prof. Deepa on behalf of the AOC Testbed Project. A Job Fair was also conducted on the same day, where companies and research organizations in the optical domain offered internships, job r

Nov 29, 20251 min read

The Photonics100 – 2026

We are delighted to share that Dr. Deepa Venkitesh has been recognized in The Photonics100 – 2026 under the Women category . The 2026 cohort marks the highest representation of women among photonics innovators so far, with 28 exceptional women featured on the final list this year.

Nov 4, 20251 min read

IMC 2025

We were honoured to welcome Hon'ble Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region , to our booth at India Mobile Congress 2025. Prof. Deepa Venkitesh showcased the progress of Advanced Optical Communication Testbed (AOC Testbed).

Nov 1, 20251 min read