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This three-day conference brought together experts from Japan and the rest of the world. They offered their perspectives on the future development of optical communications in the 21st century. In particular, the role of key emerging technologies and the opportunities and barriers that they face in terms of network deployment was discussed in detail. The agenda featured leading scientists from academia and industry leaders in a unique event that was stimulating to researchers, engineers and entrepreneurs alike.