FiberWeek Information

FiberWeek 2026 marks 20 years of advancing fiber optics and photonics in shaping broadband infrastructure and society. Over the past two decades, FiberWeek has grown into a leading specialized conference dedicated to digitalization and infrastructure development through fiber optic and photonic technologies. Bringing together experts from across Southeast Europe, the conference continues to educate, promote innovation, and share best practices in broadband fiber optic networks and their expanding impact on industries such as artificial intelligence, energy, construction, security, and defense. This anniversary edition focuses on unlocking new value from existing fiber optic infrastructure while addressing key challenges faced by data centers and AI factories—including rising energy demands and advanced indoor fiber optic communications. The program highlights how these pressures are driving innovation in fiber design and network architecture. Key topics include high-capacity networks, artificial intelligence, energy efficiency, and cybersecurity—recognized as strategic assets for modern states. Across three days of presentations and panel discussions, FiberWeek fosters communication, collaboration, and forward-thinking dialogue, while showcasing the latest technologies, solutions, and products shaping the future of broadband infrastructure.