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4th - 6th November 2013, Moevenpick, amsterdam EXPLOITING IP & OPTICAL TECHNOLOGY TO DRIVE DOWN COSTS AND IMPROVE THE USER EXPERIENCE In-depth technical discussions led by IP & Packet Optical Experts Peter O'Donnell Head of Transport Network Design & Planning, Network Strategy & Core EE Peter Zidar Head of Standardization Office - Chair of Operators Group, UMTS Forum Telekom Slovenia Eric Loos Product Manager - Capacity & IP Belgacom Ignacio Irurita CTO GTS Guillermo fiorenza Head of Transport Network Architecture caBLEVISION Rüdiger Kunze Senior Expert Deutsche Telekom frederic Jounay Senior IP Design engineer Orange communication Sa Matthias Gunkel Senior Network Architect Deutsche Telekom Mazen Khaddam Principle Lead Architect, cox communication alan corfield Consultant, Transport Engineering Virgin Media and many more... www.ipopticalevent.com Leading Industry Support : DELIVERING YOU ThE SOLUTIONS YOU NEED fOR YOUR cONVERGED IP PacKET OPTIcaL NETWORK : EXPLORING Physical Layer Integration - The converged core and technology choices for transport network optimisation – carrier Ethernet, WDM, OTN & MPLS aSSESSING Management Plane Integration – Cost as the driver for convergence control Plane DEEP DIVE – Discussing the virtual switch and multi-flavoured MPLS (IP & TP) interworking INVESTIGaTING Optimisation & Service Provisioning: Is Software Defined Packet Optical Core the future? Optimising resiliency across layers and address the evolution of Mobile Networks. fEaTURING interactive sessions throughout the main conference…panels, roundtables, joint presentations…you name it! It’s all in there for your benefit! MaXIMISE ThE BENEfITS fROM ThIS IN DEPTh DEEP TEchNIcaL DIVE A vital event to explore how IP Packet Convergence technology can give operators an opportunity to better meet capacity demands and simplify their networks Ignacio Irurita, CTO, GTS Building on 15 years of the WDM series Lead Operator:

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4th - 6th November 2013, Moevenpick, amsterdam

EXPLOITING IP & OPTICALTECHNOLOGY TO DRIVEDOWN COSTS AND IMPROVETHE USER EXPERIENCEIn-depth technical discussions led byIP & Packet optical Experts

Peter o'DonnellHead of TransportNetwork Design &Planning, NetworkStrategy & CoreEE

Peter ZidarHead ofStandardization Office -Chair of OperatorsGroup, UMTS Forumtelekom slovenia

Eric LoosProduct Manager -Capacity & IPBelgacom

Ignacio IruritaCTOGts

Guillermo fiorenzaHead of TransportNetwork ArchitecturecaBLEVIsIoN

Rüdiger kunzeSenior ExpertDeutsche telekom

frederic JounaySenior IP Designengineerorangecommunication sa

Matthias GunkelSenior NetworkArchitectDeutsche telekom

Mazen khaddamPrinciple LeadArchitect,coxcommunication

alan corfieldConsultant, Transport EngineeringVirgin Mediaand many more...

www.ipopticalevent.com

Leading Industry Support :

DELIVERING you thE soLutIoNsyou NEED foR youR coNVERGEDIP PackEt oPtIcaL NEtwoRk:

EXPLoRING Physical Layer Integration -The converged core and technology choices fortransport network optimisation – carrier Ethernet,wDM, otN & MPLs

assEssING Management Plane Integration –Cost as the driver for convergence

control Plane DEEP DIVE –Discussing the virtual switch and multi-flavouredMPLs (IP & tP) interworking

INVEstIGatING optimisation & serviceProvisioning: Is Software Defined Packet OpticalCore the future? Optimising resiliency acrosslayers and address the evolution of MobileNetworks.

fEatuRING interactive sessions throughout themain conference…panels, roundtables, jointpresentations…you name it! It’s all in there for yourbenefit!

MaXIMIsE thE BENEfIts fRoM thIs IN DEPthDEEP tEchNIcaL DIVE

A vital event to explore how IP Packet Convergence technology can give operatorsan opportunity to better meet capacity demands and simplify their networks

Ignacio Irurita, CTO, GTS

Building on 15 years ofthe WDM series

Lead Operator:

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heritage of optical events decision-maker (CxO/VP/Senior Director) attendance

global markets represented annually

unique service providercompanies annually

Peter ZidarHead of Standardization Office -Chair of Operators Group uMts forumtelekom slovenia

Gil EpshteinProduct Marketing ManagerEcI telecoms

Didier BousserMgr, System Engineerwandl

Julian LucekDistinguished Systems EngineerJuniper Networks

kevin DruryOptical Products & SolutionsMarketing Leaderalcatel-Lucent

huub Van helvoortStandardisation ExpertItu-t

Luc cuppuensSenior Vice President - BusinessDevelopmentaDVa

Raymond keyChief Engineer, Carrier IP Solutionhuawei

Industry support fromour advisory Board:

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transmission series statistics

15-years 35% 120+ 150+

We are delighted to launch IP Packet Optical Convergence as part of IIR

Telecoms & Technology’s globally recognised WDM & Next Generation Optical

Networking series. With increasing capacity demands on today’s and tomorrow’s

networks, the need for convergence is gaining momentum.  Multiple networks will

continue to converge, using a combination of IP and optical technology to drive

down costs and improve the user experience.  Technology innovations at the level

of cloud, pipe, and device are stimulating new industries to meet the expectations of

consumers and enterprises for integrated services.  Optical technology will alleviate

the pressure caused by large-capacity demands, whereas IP technology will make

networks more flexible and ease interconnection. IP and Packet Optical

convergence will significantly improve efficiency and reduce total cost of

ownership. Convergence of services into all-IP networks are forcing classical data

transmission and the world of telephony to come together.  Router companies are

adding integrated optics on routers while transport companies are adding

MPLS/packet features on transport equipment.   A need to significantly scale

network capacity, simplify network layers and operations, and create multiservice

networks to support legacy TDM, wholesale bandwidth, Ethernet, IP, and more has

led to an interest in packet-optical convergence.  By attending the IP Packet Optical

Convergence conference will enable you to explore the various technology options

for converging network platforms, functionality, and layers with operator led case

studies addressing MPLS, OTN, DWDM, 100G and SDN and will equip you with the

tools and knowledge to make the right decisions to future proof your network.

Powerful and easy packet optical managementis a key enabler for Packet OpticalConvergence. As network elements becomesmore intelligent and sophisticated, a powerfulyet easy to use NMS that can get the utmost ofnetwork elements and infrastructure isbecoming a strategic enabler for success.

� Combining packet efficiency, optics scalabilitywith transport grade reliability and ease ofmanagement

� Control your network to get the utmost out ofpacket optical convergence

� Full service life cycle support – planning,provisioning, monitoring

� Substantial direct and indirect OPEX savings

For further details please visitwww.ipopticalevent.com

This half-day Masterclass will examine MPLS-TPas a profile of MPLS, with a high-levelexamination of the requirements of MPLS-TP,the architecture and utilisation of MPLS-TP, andthe protocols used in the optional control planeand the management plane. MPLS-TP OAMcapabilities and network managementrequirements are discussed along with theconcepts of pseudowire services over MPLS-TP. A fascinating primer for anyone coming intocontact with MPLS-TP.Attending this Masterclass will provideknowledge of:� MPLS-TP Requirements such as Control Plane

and QoS� MPLS-TP Protocols including GMPLS, RSVP-TE� MPLS-TP OAM Capabilities� MPLS-TP Network Management � Pseudowire Services, Emulation & QoS

Hosted by Perpetual Solutions

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Lunch and Networking

PRE-coNfERENcE INNoVatIoN woRkshoP Day 4th November 2013

2pm - 5pm

10am -1pm

Benefitfrom in-depth

technicaldiscussions with theIP & Packet Optical

networkingexperts

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5th November 2013conference Day 1

DEfINING what PackEt oPtIcaL coNVERGENcEMEaNs foR thE MoDERN oPERatoR

8.15 Registration, Coffee and Networking

8.50 IIR welcoming addressEleanor McGrath, Conference Produce IIR

9.00 chairman Introduction

9.10 Panel Discussion: what is the Perfect Integrated Packet opticalNetwork?• Debate consolidating multiple layers into a single IP/Multiprotocol Label

Switching infrastructure• Setting the scene, what does Optical Convergence mean for the modern

operator?• Explore operator expectations and new requirements from solution

providersIgnacio Irurita, CTO, GtsMatthias Gunkel, Senior Network Architect, Deutsche telekomfrederic chatter, Head of Wireline Transmission Solutions, orange LabsNetworkshuub van helvoort, Standardisation Expert, Itu-t

9.40 keynote case study: Migrating from nx10Gbps IP backbones tonx100Gbps IP backbones on IPoDwDM• Meeting the capacity needs• Reducing TCO• Easier maintenance & network managementIgnacio Irurita, CTO, Gts

10.05 operator case study: multi-layer resilience for IP-optical networks • Limitations of today's single-layer planning process and single-layer

resilience• Multi-layer planning and multi-layer resilience from both optical link and

port failures and the most suited recovery mechanisms• Practical multi-layer design and the achievable cost savings in a real-world

IP Backbone networkMatthias Gunkel, Senior Network Architect, Deutsche telekom

10.30 Itu-t view on Packet and optical convergence• The ITU-T SG15 has been working on Recommendations providing

Equipment specifications for Packet (Ethernet and MPLS-TP) and Optical(SDH, OTN) Transport Networks.

• Recently ITU-T experts have developed a Recommendation for EquipmentExamples that shows how these technologies can be converged into asingle Network Element.

huub van helvoort, Standardisation Expert, Itu-t

10.55 Networking and Coffee Break

11.40 operator case study: building a transport network for 4Gleadership• Exploring the challenges and opportunities of integrating two mobile

networks.• Considering the demands on the transport network in a 4G world.• Anticipating growth - ability to scale rapidly, whilst controlling costs.Peter o’Donnell, Head of Transport Network Design & Planning, NetworkStrategy & Core, EE

12.10 converging Broadband and Ethernet access with Packet opticalNetworking• Ensuring service delivery capabilities by integrating operationally and

physically• Creating a service at the edge of the network• Optimise efficiency across the networkfrederic chatter, Head of Wirleline Transmission Solutions ,orange Lab Networks

12.40 Packet optical access & aggregation (Poa): Packet opticalconvergence Pushed to the Edge• How POA characteristics differ from packet optical systems for the metro

core?• How packet optical convergence is pushed to the edge?• Is TDM still relevant?For further details please visit www.ipopticalevent.com

13.10 Lunch and Networking Break

14.15 Round table discussion: what are your options• The audience will be divided into four groups, each address the pros and

cons of the following: CE, WDM, OTN & MPLS• Use the information gathered from the morning to address the options your

business has in the current market • Hear other members of the audience’s own experience

15.00 Establishing Packet optical transport for the core Network • Understand and manage expectations for capacity & traffic volumes• How to limit operational complexity and maximise efficiency across the

network• How to track OTN switching and transport equipment and packet-optical

transport systems P-OTSGuillermo fiorenza, Head of Transport Network Architecture, cablevision

15.25 Evolution of Mobile Networks • Current LTE deployments and evolution to LTE-advanced• Using Small Cells to increase capacity • Current and future data traffic patterns• Predicting future mobile services Peter Zidar, Head of Standardization Office, telekom slovenia - Chair ofOperators Group, uMts forum

15.45 Networking and Coffee Break

16.30 DwDM Black Link Management solution• Passive and legacy point to point WDM systems • Legacy WDM systems with OADMs • Transparent optical networks supporting specific IPoDWDM functions,

interfaces or protocolsJosef Roese, Tecnology Architecture & Blueprints, Deutsche telekom aG

16.55 unified Multilayer operations by addressing Multilayer Restorationand service Provisioning• Multilayer restoration and automated WDM service provisioning between

IP/MPLS routers• Increase new levels of speed and efficiency by reducing operational and

capital expenditures• The role of GMPLS• Preparing for the 5G network and the required upgrades alan corfield, Consultant, Transport Engineering, Virgin Media

17.20 Chairman’s close and End of Day One

17.30 Networking and Drinks Reception

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6th November 2013conference Day 2

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9.00 Chairman’s Introduction Day 2

9.10 Enterprise case study• How to understand the customer needs?• Where does the customer need to connect?What resources are available to the consumeroskar stål, CTO, spotify

9.50 Discover New optical & Packet features • Where to make the changes and identify where switching might fail due to

problems in one layer• Should you pass on the risk by charging the consumer less? • Implementation management and adaption timelines a representative, oVuM

10.15 IP/MPLs Network convergence for Mobile operators• Exploring the migration from 3G to 4G • Can you predict what infrastructure needs to be in place for 5G• Discover new venue streams from emerging IP Services

For further details please visit www.ipopticalevent.com

10.40 Networking and Coffee Break

11.30 Multi-flavoured MPLs (IP and tP) Interworking • Achieving interoperability between the MPLS-TP and IP/MPLS domains• Design process and considerations of an optimal COC (Carrier of Carriers)

network• Highlighting limitations and opportunitiesfrederic Jounay, Senior IP Design Engineer, orange communication

11.55 the Big Virtual switch• Delivering the data-path benefit of many virtualised Ethernet interfaces• Increasing access to guest operating systems • Enabling your network to retain and manage Openflowa representative, IEEE

12.20 Interactive Panel Discussion: Is the traditional transport Layercollapsing? Explore Multilayer services, challenges & solutions• Discussing multi-layer, multi-technology interconnection & interoperability• Where is interoperability needed and how to standardise this?• Explore which network scenarios will allow for a vendor-open multi-layer

network architecture• How to combine layer 2 with optical networking equipmentfrederic Jounay, Senior IP Design Engineer, orange communicationA representative, oVuM

13.00 Lunch and Networking Break

14.00 Is a software Defined Packet-optical core the future?• The current development status• SDN based on P-OTN for core networks• Current seamless MPLSEric Loos, Product Manager, Capacity & IP, Belgacom

14.30 optimisation of Resiliency across Layers: Photonic, otN, Ethernet, IP• The next step in Packet Optical Convergence to advance IP-Optical

Integration• Develop the new network through, Capacity, Control and Convergence• Network convergence and policy controlA representative, oIf

14.55 optimize your Network through Packet optical Mobile Backhauland sDN• The current deployment and development status • Increase versatility and benefits for planning and operations• SDN based on P-OTN for Metro and MBH networksJosé Nunes, Supplier Design Manager, t-systems

15.20 Network architecture and technology choices for transportNetwork optimisation• World trends in packet traffic, internet, mobile/fixed convergence services• Transport network scenarios for the future including how fixed-mobile

providers scale the network for growth in data traffic. From SDH to PTN,IP/MPLS, DWDM

• Designing Network architecture; from underground to SkyRüdiger kunze, Senior Expert, Deutsche telekom

15.50 Networking and Coffee Break

16.20 Panel Discussion: future thinking due to the demarcation ofdepartments the route cause behind IP verses wDM • There is a growing need for departments to collaborate across the business• How can you manage the introduction of new innovations and conflicting

opinions• Highlight key areas where IP, WDM and software can support each othera representative, oIfEric Loos, Product Manager - Capacity & IP, Belgacom

16.50 Multi-layer Planning, Management, and Verification: an operationalapproach to creating sLa aware packet transport networks• Creating PTNs which economically support diverse SLAs • Increase performance and reduce cost by tightly coupled planning,

management, and verification• Assessing the realism of achieving a unified software solutionMazen khaddam, Principal Lead Architect Strategic Architecture GroupNetwork Architecture Domain Team leader, cox communication

17.15 Panel Discussion: Protection Paths• Discuss key take-aways from the event and create clear protection paths• How to best protect your business if one part on the network fails• Optimisation of resiliency across the network and limit the impact upon the

consumerJosé Nunes, Supplier Design Manager, Deutsche telekoma representative, IEEEMazen khaddam, Principal Lead Architect Strategic Architecture GroupNetwork Architecture Domain Team Leader, cox communication

17.45 Close and End of Conference

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Our acclaimed ‘meet and greet’ boutique-style meeting service, offeredto exhibitors and VIP delegates, has forged business relations for the last 10years. The online networking tool additionally sets the scene for meeting andinteracting with your peers from the moment you register until three monthsafter the event! On site during the event, we help you to arrange those lastminute meetings – we are happy to facilitate introductions with your potentialpartners and business leads prior to your arrival at the event.Our strong linkedin ‘IIR Telecoms Transmission Series Group’ and active Twittercommunities are also firing up discussions on IP Packet Optical Convergencewhile expanding with new experts every day of the year!

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All preregistered delegates at IP Packet Optical Convergence will be given theunique opportunity to access the whole attendee list online 2 weeks prior to theevent, during the event and for up to 3 months after the event. The onlinenetworking tool will enable you to initiate introductions, network and set up withmeetings with participants.

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I look forward to learn moreabout the ways to improve userexperience in mobile networks usingoptical networks for mobile backhaul. Itis essential for mobile operators tolearn how to lower the costs whendeploying 4G and I expect to getinsight into it by attending thisconference.

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The Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF)promotes the development and deployment ofinteroperable networking solutions and servicesthrough the creation of ImplementationAgreements (IAs) for optical networking products,network processing elements, and componenttechnologies. Implementation agreements will bebased on requirements developed cooperativelyby end-users, service providers, equipmentvendors and technology providers, and alignedwith worldwide standards, augmented ifnecessary. This is accomplished through industrymember participation working together todevelop specifications (IAs) for:

The international standards (ITU-TRecommendations) produced by Study Group 15detail technical specifications giving shape toglobal communication infrastructure. The group’sstandards define technologies and architecturesof optical transport networks enabling long-haulglobal information exchange; fibre- or copper-based access networks through whichsubscribers connect; and home networksconnecting in-premises devices and interfacingwith the outside world.

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committed Networking BreaksThe extended networking breaks offeredthroughout the 3 day event will maximiseyour exposure to the high level audience,comprised mainly of CXO’s, SVPs, Headsand Directors. Coffee and lunch will beserved in the exhibition rooms, givingvendors exclusive access to all participatingdelegates. The evening drinks reception willbe held on 5th November, also in theexhibition area.

Interactive sessionsThe two day main conference will offerhighly interactive session, some of whichcan be led/moderated by participatingvendors. This will give you the opportunityto interact with the audience, hear directlyfrom the operators on challenges relating tothe sessions themes. Make newacquaintances, and reinforces yourcompanies presence in the continuouslyevolving market place.

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otN suRVEy hIGhLIGhts

86% of service providerssurveyed are planning todeploy otN switching

Packet-optical is a nichemarket today, representing

only 10% of all opticalspending, but by 2016 nearlyall operator respondentswant systems that integrateotN switching and packetswitching in the sameplatform

optical mesh protectioncurrently plays a minor rolein carrier networks, but willbe dominant by 2016

aNaLyst NotE

As the results of our latest OTN study bearout, OTN switching is no longer a niche

technology,” observes Andrew Schmitt,principal analyst for optical at InfoneticsResearch. “In the recent past there was asizeable minority of carriers who planned toskip OTN switching, but that minority isdwindling. In the next 3 years, OTN switching isgoing to be a requirement for most WDMtransport platforms in the metro and allhigher-density systems in the core.

schmitt continues: The OTN switchingand WDM transport markets are in the processof combining, resulting in an even largerpotential market for OTN switching thanoriginally anticipated.

YES NO

Most operators surveyed wantintergrated otN switching andpacket switching in the sameplatform by 2016

otN swItchING REachING MaINstREaM status wIth sERVIcE PRoVIDERsMay 7, 2013—Market research firm Infonetics Research released excerpts from its OTN, MPLS, and Control Plane Strategies: Global ServiceProvider Survey, which examines the trends and assesses the needs of service providers using optical transport networks (OTN).

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