Jürgen Hatheier, CTO, International, to deliver AI keynote on March 25

Ciena will showcase its latest solutions for optimizing multi-layer convergence in booth #103 at MPLS & SRv6 AI Net World Congress 2025, taking place March 25–27 at the Palais des Congrès de Paris. Through technology demonstrations and speaking sessions, event attendees can learn firsthand how to seamlessly transition to a multi-layer future with Ciena Coherent Routing, which brings together the latest in IP and optical innovation with advanced multi-layer operations, automation, and services. Ciena will also feature its 25GS-PON broadband solution, which makes possible fiber access expansion simply and at scale, and the cloud-native Blue Planet intelligent automation portfolio.

Ciena Highlights at MPLS

Speaking Sessions

Jürgen Hatheier, Ciena’s Chief Technology Officer, International, will deliver a keynote address on artificial intelligence (AI) on Tuesday, March 25, at 11:30.

In addition, Ciena’s subject matter experts will take part in multiple speaking sessions and panel discussions during the conference. Refer to the full agenda for a detailed overview.

Demonstrations

  • Coherent routing: Showcasing how Ciena’s latest coherent routers—the 8192 and WaveRouter-7—and Navigator Network Control Suite (Navigator NCS) simplify all phases of multi-layer lifecycle management and automation, from planning and design to day-to-day operations
  • Multi-layer, multi-vendor operations: Demonstrating Navigator NCS streamlined management of converged networks, with Ciena WaveLogic Nano pluggables in Ciena as well as third-party routers, also leveraging Navigator AI Assistant to accelerate multi-layer planning and assurance
  • Blue Planet intelligent automation: Featuring real-time network digital twin and AI-powered service assurance for proactive operations, and Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) for automating the delivery of on-demand enterprise services based on intent
  • Broadband: Showing the concurrent deployment of XGS-PON and 25GS-PON on a single fiber, enabling business and residential broadband services
  • Routing system software: Presenting, via Ciena’s Service-Aware Operating System (SAOS), a comprehensive end-to-end topology integrating Ethernet virtual private network (EVPN) services over Segment Routing IPv6 (SRv6)

For more information about Ciena’s activities at the show, visit Ciena at MPLS & SRv6 AI Net World Congress 2025 or contact pr@ciena.com.

About Ciena

Ciena is the global leader in high-speed connectivity.

We build the world’s most adaptive networks to support exponential growth in bandwidth demand. By harnessing the power of our networking systems, components, automation software, and services, Ciena revolutionizes data transmission and network management. With unparalleled expertise and innovation, we empower our customers, partners, and communities to thrive in the AI era. For updates on Ciena, follow us on LinkedIn and X, or visit the Ciena Insights webpage and Ciena website.

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