In March, optical communications and networking professionals from around the world will once again convene in Los Angeles for an exciting week of networking, high-quality science and a world-class exposition at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference (OFC) and the National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (NFOEC). With hundreds of peer-reviewed technical and invited presentations on topics including flexible grid technology, gigabit FTTx networks, ??green?? networking, and datacenters, as well as an exhibit hall with more than 500 leading optical communication companies and so much more; this year??s event promises to uphold the tradition of excellence participants have come to expect over the last 37 years.