The fundamental architecture of computers is changing. As the industry hits a wall in per-silicon area performance, the traditional boundaries between chips are dissolving; the network is becoming the computer, and that network must run on light. In this keynote, Lightmatter CEO Nick Harris will outline the vision for a photonic future, detailing how Lightmatter is overcoming the physical limits of electrical interconnects to enable the next generation of AI at scale. By moving from copper wires to light, Lightmatter is providing the essential infrastructure to sustain the exponential growth of compute power.
To realize this vision, Nick will unveil a groundbreaking new category of lasers, capable of powering 50 Tbps of optical I/O with a single module, representing a massive leap in light density and reliability. He will also showcase the Passage product line, including the industry’s first 3D co-packaged optics solutions. These technologies, developed in close collaboration with ecosystem leaders, move photonics from the lab to the heart of the data center, establishing a new standard for high-performance, energy-efficient interconnects. Nick will highlight the latest of these partnerships as well, aimed at bringing advanced, end-to-end CPO solutions to market at scale.