1. IEEE Communications Society Santa Clara Valley (SCV) presents March 14, 2012 Evolution and Future of Optical Transport Networks; Photonic Integrated Circuits Sponsored by

2. Today’s Program Is sponsored by Thank you, Infinera!

3. Today’s Program: Co-sponsored by IEEE Circuits and Systems SCV IEEE Photonics SCV 6:00 - 6:30pm Networking Session- Enjoy! 6:30 - 6:35pm Introductions 6:35 - 7:10pm Radhakrishna (Radha) Valiveti 7:10 - 7:45pm Matthew Mitchell 7:45 – 8:15pm Abhijeet Deore 8:15 - 8:30pm Panel Session 8:35pm Wrap Up Evolution and Future of Optical Transport Networks; Photonic Integrated Circuits Program Organizer: Alan Weissberger

4. Any Job Openings? Please raise your hand if you have a job opening or consulting / contract opportunity… leave biz cards!

5. ComSocSCV Coming Attractions Apr 11 2012 Heterogenous Networks: Standards and Applications ------------------------------------------------------------ May 9 2012 Mobile Patent Wars (with SCU High Tech Law Dept) * Sponsored by Samsung *

6. IEEE ComSoc-SCV Chapter Promote all aspects of communications & network technologies- LAN, MAN, WAN Education: seminars, lectures, panel sessions, joint meetings+ tech workshops, member interaction and networking for meeting attendees, soft skills workshops New technologies, research, markets, business opportunities, applications, telecom policy and regulation Goal: Empower our members to improve!

7. ComSoc-SCV 2012 Officers Chairman: Sanjay Kasturia Vice-Chairman: Sameer Herlekar Secretary & Operations Mgr: MP Divakar Treasurer: Saurabh Sureka Web Master: Daniel Wong (Singapore) Technical Activities: Sameer Herlekar Wireless Programs: Narashima Chari Optical Networks: Navid Ghazisaidi Chairman Emeritus: Alan Weissberger -->Seeking qualified, capable and committed Volunteers to help with programs & logistics!

8. IEEE ComSoc-SCV Milestones in 2011 14 Technical meetings + 2 industry tours Alliances: TiE-SV, NATEA, SVC Wireless, SIPA, other non profits Elevate prospective IEEE Sr. Members Announce job openings/consulting Article in Jan & Nov 2011 IEEE Global Communications Newsletter (GCN) Discussion email list (IEEE members) LinkedIn, FB page, Twitter account

9. ComSoc-SCV Social Networking 1. ComSocSCV Discussion List: available to all IEEE members (not just ComSoc members) -->Subject matter includes meeting previews and discussions + opinions about relevant telecom and networking topics of interest to our members -->Sign up instructions at: www.comsocscv.org 2. ComSocSCV& GCN Facebook (Alan J Weissberger) 3. ComSocSCV LinkedIn Group (MP Divakar) 4. Follow us on Twitter: @ieeecomsocscv 4. Global ComSoc Community web site: –Blogs on communications technology/ markets 5. Socials and industry tours: July 26 Whizz Systems-Product design& manufacturing March 7 Sprint M2M Innovation Ctr/ Advanced Tech Lab

10. We Need Your Help ! Volunteers Welcome and Appreciated for 2012! -Organize and chair monthly technical meetings -Help promote IEEE and participate at SCV ExCom -Publicity, alliances, refreshments, other logistics -Participate in monthly planning lunch/dinner meetings -Recruit corporate sponsors for workshops and seminar Participation in Discussion list: All IEEE & TiE members are eligible to join for free! Event Notification list (all welcome to join) >>>Sign up instructions: www.comsocscv.org

11. Is IEEE ComSoc (Global) Serving the Needs of its Community? Global: conferences, publications, 2 web sites, GCN, webinars, seminars, email lists Regional: conferences and meetings ComSocSCV: technical meetings, web site, events with Alliance partners, Sprint M2M tour, socials, FB, LI, Discussion group What areas of improvement would you suggest? Standards? Education? R & D? Strategic Planning? PR/ Market Awareness?

12. Please Turn Off / Silence Your Mobile Phone Thank You!