Pre-Conference Tutorials

Monday, November 30, 2026

A half day of sessions which introduce the topics of OFS30.

Get the most out of OFS30

These tutorials are foundational and prepare you for what is ahead. They are designed for graduate students, early-career researchers, and anyone who would benefit from an overview of key topics in optical fiber sensing before attending four days of advanced research topics. Each tutorial is led by an expert in the field and covers core concepts in an accessible, lecture-style format.

Who should attend?

Anyone wanting an introduction to the conference’s topics
Early-Career researchers
Graduate students

How to attend the Pre-Conference Tutorials

Pre-registration is required: on the registration form, select to attend “Pre-Conference Tutorial”.
A separate registration fee will apply.
- Students: $100
- Non-Students: $150
Lunch is included with your registration.

Pre-Conference Tutorial Sessions

Eric Pinet, Resonetics
Biomedical Applications of Optical Fiber Sensors
Shaobo Han, NEC Laboratories America
Machine Learning for Optical Fiber Sensing: Generalization, Adaptation, and Real-World Deployment
Derek Rountree, Luna
Session title to be determined