# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Photonic Computing: Accelerating Tensor Operations at the Speed of Light
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Discover how silicon photonic computing breaks the AI power wall, delivering massive efficiency gains for data center and edge hardware.About this EventPhotonic Computing: Accelerating AI Tensor Operations at the Speed of LightDate & Time: [Insert Date & Time]Location: [Insert Venue / Virtual Link]Host / Organizer: [Insert Host Organization]Event DescriptionAs frontier artificial intelligence models scale toward trillion-parameter architectures, traditional electronic tensor processors are hitting a physical "power wall." The massive energy required to execute matrix-vector multiplications—the mathematical foundation of deep learning—has become the primary bottleneck constraining computing performance, scalability, and sustainability.To overcome these electronic limitations, hardware architecture requires a paradigm shift: transitioning from electronic switching to photonic computing.This session dives into the engineering and commercialization of silicon photonic tensor processors, where light replaces electrons as the primary computational engine. By leveraging the optical principles of interference and modulation, photonic computing delivers order-of-magnitude gains in energy efficiency and ultra-low latency compared to conventional GPUs and TPUs.Beyond data center and edge AI workloads, integrating photonics into the standard silicon stack unlocks scalable compute roadmaps for:Supercomputer simulationsHigh-bandwidth multivariable real-time control systemsHardware infrastructure for quantum computingFeatured SpeakerWalt TuckerManaging Partner & Principal Investigator, Omega Photonics SystemsWalt Tucker leads research and development at Orlando-based Omega Photonics Systems, collaborating with CREOL (The College of Optics and Photonics at the University of Central Florida). Together, they are developing and commercializing next-generation silicon photonic processors designed to drastically improve throughput and slash energy consumption across data centers and edge devices.Key TakeawaysBreaking the Power Wall: How optical tensor operations bypass electronic resistance and thermal limits.Architecture & Mechanics: The role of light interference and modulation in executing real-time matrix multiplications.Broad Industry Impact: Applications across hyperscale data centers, embedded edge devices, supercomputing, and quantum systems.Commercialization Roadmap: Current milestones in integrating photonic circuits into standard silicon manufacturing stacks.Event Format & ScheduleCheck-in & Networking: Connect with industry leaders, researchers, and engineers.Keynote Presentation: Technical and market overview by Walt Tucker.Audience Q&A: Open discussion on hardware integration, scalability, and market readiness.Reception: Complimentary light appetizers and drinks provided.
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 13.39, max: 13.39, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Durham
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2511 NC-54 ste. 201
- **lat**: 35.9008337
- **long**: -78.8853685
- **full address**: 2511 NC-54 ste. 201, 2511 North Carolina 54, Durham, United States

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- **Q**: When and where is Photonic Computing: Accelerating Tensor Operations at the Speed of Light being held?
  - **A:** Photonic Computing: Accelerating Tensor Operations at the Speed of Light takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 2511 NC-54 ste. 201, 2511 North Carolina 54, Durham, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Photonic Computing: Accelerating Tensor Operations at the Speed of Light?
  - **A:** Photonic Computing: Accelerating Tensor Operations at the Speed of Light is organized by SAM IT Solutions.

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