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OFC 2023 Conference and Exhibition Celebrates Strong Post-pandemic Rebound; Highlights Include Quantum Networking, AI, Data Center Connectivity

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OFC 2023, the premier global event for optical communications and networking, welcomed back attendees to a sold-out exhibition with an audience showcasing the latest advancements in the field. OFC 2023 hosted over 11,500 participants and 515 exhibiting companies and served as the platform for several start-ups to make their debut. Event organizers provided a compelling series of exciting programs and events to welcome back the entire ecosystem with a focus on inclusivity. Attendee excitement was high throughout the week.

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  • OFC 2023 hosted over 11,500 participants and 515 exhibiting companies and served as the platform for several start-ups to make their debut.
  • "Companies continued to introduce and launch new innovations at OFC 2023, such as 1.2T and 1.6T coherent optics and Co-Packaged Optics.
  • To meet the unique needs of a global audience, OFC 2023 was held in a hybrid format with in-person and virtual components.
  • Mark your calendar for OFC 2024, 24-28 March, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.

Corning Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Financial Results

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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CORNING, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 results and provided its outlook for first-quarter 2023.

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  • CORNING, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 results and provided its outlook for first-quarter 2023.
  • Display Technologies maintained stable pricing year over year despite a sharp drop in panel maker utilization in the second half.
  • Management took actions to increase price and improve productivity in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • We remain confident in our ability to deliver durable multiyear growth.”
    Ed Schlesinger, executive vice president and chief financial officer, said: “In 2022, we grew full-year sales and EPS.

OFC 2023 Unveils Technical Conference & Show Floor Business Programming; Focus on the Latest Research and Product Developments in Quantum Networking, AI and Network Analytics, Data Center Connectivity, 5G Innovations, Machine Learning and More

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC) five-day technical conference and three days of business programming on the show floor will uncover the latest research, developments and product debuts that span the global optical networking and communications market. OFC will reconvene in a hybrid format with in-person and virtual components on 05-09 March 2023 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California, USA.

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  • OFC will reconvene in a hybrid format with in-person and virtual components on 05-09 March 2023 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California, USA.
  • The show floor programming includes three theaters featuring presentations by experts from major global brands and key industry organizations.
  • The Data Center Summit, Market Watch and Network Operator Summit round out the three days of sessions, presentations and moderated discussions.
  • As the premier conference and exhibition for optical communications and networking professionals, OFC is pleased to highlight the following programming.

OFC 2023 Announces Global Leaders in Telecommunications, Computer Networking and Material Science to Deliver Plenary

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) will be held 05-09 March 2023 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California, USA. OFC is the premier conference and exhibition for optical communications and networking professionals. This year's conference will be a hybrid format with in-person and virtual components to meet the unique needs of a global audience.

Key Points: 
  • This year's conference will be a hybrid format with in-person and virtual components to meet the unique needs of a global audience.
  • "We are excited to announce this year's visionary leaders who will explore topics in the future of network buildouts in Ghana, data-driven cloud networking, and reliable high-speed networking."
  • The 2023 Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) is the premier conference and exhibition for optical communications and networking professionals.
  • Follow @OFCConference on Twitter, learn more at OFC Community LinkedIn , and watch highlights on OFC YouTube .

Corning Appoints Edward Schlesinger Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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CORNING, N.Y., Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced the appointment of Edward Schlesinger to executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Feb. 18, 2022.

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  • CORNING, N.Y., Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced the appointment of Edward Schlesinger to executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Feb. 18, 2022.
  • Schlesinger will report to Wendell Weeks, chairman and chief executive officer, and will succeed retiring CFO Tony Tripeny, whose important contributions throughout his career have made Corning a stronger company.
  • Schlesinger has led the companys Corporate Accounting, Compliance, Financial Planning & Analysis, Shared Services, and External Reporting functions since 2015.
  • Prior to Corning, Schlesinger spent more than 20 years serving in various financial leadership roles.

SCTE® Cable-Tec Expo® 2021 delivered an unparalleled virtual experience to unleash the power of limitless connectivity

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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"Cable-Tec Expo 2021 represented a milestone year for us as a subsidiary of CableLabs," said Mark Dzuban, SCTE president and CEO.

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  • "Cable-Tec Expo 2021 represented a milestone year for us as a subsidiary of CableLabs," said Mark Dzuban, SCTE president and CEO.
  • "It was important and also inspiring that we were able to bring our industry together safely as a virtual event.
  • The general session also included a glimpse into the future of limitless connectivity with an immersive video experience.
  • Learning & Development took a central role at this year's Expo with a theme to Unleash the Power of Limitless Learning .

SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2021 to unleash the power of limitless connectivity

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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The 2021 program will equip attendees with the knowledge and ideation to improve consumers' lives and produce outstanding business results.

Key Points: 
  • The 2021 program will equip attendees with the knowledge and ideation to improve consumers' lives and produce outstanding business results.
  • Following the phenomenal success of last year's completely virtual event, SCTE has even more amazing experiences planned for 2021.
  • Deeply focused on the evolution of the broadband telecommunications sector, SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2021 will deliver a learning and networking experience unparalleled in the cable industry.
  • SCTE is the force behind the annual SCTE Cable-Tec Expo, the largest cable telecommunications and technology tradeshow in the Americas.

Corning Appoints Pamela J. Craig to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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CORNING, N.Y., June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) today announced that Pamela J. Craig, former chief financial officer of Accenture plc, has been appointed to Cornings Board of Directors, effective June 29, 2021.

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  • CORNING, N.Y., June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW) today announced that Pamela J. Craig, former chief financial officer of Accenture plc, has been appointed to Cornings Board of Directors, effective June 29, 2021.
  • Pamela is an accomplished business leader who brings great financial and operational expertise to Corning, said Wendell P. Weeks, chairman and chief executive officer.
  • She is a member of the Board of Trustees at Smith College, where she was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate.
  • Ms. Craig serves on the boards of directors at 3M Company, The Progressive Corporation, and Merck & Co., Inc.

Corning Incorporated Remembers Amory "Amo" Houghton Jr.

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Thursday, March 5, 2020
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CORNING, N.Y. , March 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corning Incorporated leaders today mourned the loss of Amory (Amo) Houghton Jr., 93, who died Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at his home in Corning.

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  • CORNING, N.Y. , March 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Corning Incorporated leaders today mourned the loss of Amory (Amo) Houghton Jr., 93, who died Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at his home in Corning.
  • Houghton served Corning as chairman and chief executive officer from 1964 until 1983, establishing the company on a course toward a high-technology future with the development of optical fiber.
  • The company, the community, and the country have lost a giant, said Wendell P. Weeks, chairman, chief executive officer, and president, Corning Incorporated.
  • Houghton, whose great-great grandfather founded what was to become Corning Incorporated in 1851, was born in Corning on Aug. 7, 1926.