• Breakout Sessions

The Next Wave in Fiber Optics: Hollow Core, Multi-Core, and Intelligent Sensing

As networks evolve to meet the demands of AI, automation, and massive data exchange, fiber optics are transforming too. Hollow-core and multi-core architectures are poised to break physical limits, while built-in sensing capabilities bring a new dimension of intelligence to infrastructure monitoring. Explore how these advancements will redefine network design, operational awareness, and sustainability, ushering in a new era of smart, responsive connectivity.

Moderated by Jeff Beavers.

Speaker(s)

Jeff Beavers | NECA EMERGE Conference 2024
Jeff Beavers
NECA

Jeff Beavers is NECA’s Executive Director of Network Integration and Services.

With more 30 years in the inform

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Bob Dagostino
DES Electronic Services, Inc.

Bob Dagostino is the founder and president of Dagostino Electronic Services (DES). With a lifelong passion for connec

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Jim Thiele
BW Systems

Jim Thiele has over 40 years of experience in the electrical and electronic security industries, starting his career

Rich King Headshot | NECA EMERGE Conference
Rich King
Graybar

Rich King serves as the Vice President of Comm/Data Sales, with additional leadership responsibility for Graybar’s CI

April 15, 2026
02:15 PM03:15 PM
Location: Marquis Ballroom D
  • Limited Energy & Systems Integration

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