In 2007 the International Conference on the Optical Internet (COIN) will be held jointly with the Australian Conference on Optical Fibre Technology (ACOFT) at the University of Melbourne.  COIN-ACOFT 2007 will showcase internationally competitive research in optical networks, transmission, access and devices, and will combine the latest fundamental research results with a strong focus on industry applications.

COIN/ ACOFT 2007 will cover a broad range of topics, including sessions on:

  • Optical Transmission Systems and Technologies
  • Optical Networks, Architectures and Control
  • Access Technologiesn (Wireless and Optical)
  • Optics Components, Devices, Fabrication and Applications
  • Defence Applications
  • Photonic Components and Integrated Circuits
  • Electronics in Photonics,
  • Biophotonics and Sensors

COIN-ACOFT/AOS will be held on the beautiful campus at the University of Melbourne, Australia, from June 24 –27, 2007. The conference venue is close to downtown Melbourne and is served by many hotels, ranging from luxury accommodations to budget student-style housing. The University of Melbourne is located adjacent to Melbourne's famed Lygon St. restaurant and café district. A short tram ride takes you to the Yarra River, Federation Square, art galleries, concert halls, and the Southgate restaurant and e ntertainment complex.

COIN-ACOFT 2007 will include exciting networking events including the ever-popular conference dinner. A prestigious group of invited speakers will bring up-to-date information about the latest R&D activities in optical networking and optical communications. The conference will be a great opportunity to meet researchers, industry professionals and students.

As the Conference Chairs of COIN-ACOFT 2007, we encourage you to share in this prestigious technical and social event.

Rod Tucker, University of Melbourne, Australia
Tomonori Aoyama, University of Tokyo, Japan
Minho Kang, Information and Communications University, Korea



Key Dates

Conference starts 24 June 2007

Proudly hosted by:

Technical Co-sponsorship:
Conference is receiving technical co-sponsorship by the IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, The Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers and the Optical Society of Korea

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Sponsors and Exhibitors: