Tellabs is heading to North Charleston for the 2026 Eastern Defense Summit, one of the East Coast’s premier defense-focused events, hosted by the Charleston Defense Contractors Association. The summit brings together defense leaders and industry experts to address the nation’s most pressing security challenges under the theme, “Collaborating on Actionable Solutions for Our Nation’s Pacing Threats: From Mission Need to Fielded Capability: Speed, Scale, and Operational Advantage.”
At the event, we’ll showcase how Passive Optical Networks (PON) can strengthen defense capabilities with secure, reliable, and cost-effective connectivity designed to meet today’s mission-critical demands.
Event Details:
Booth Number: 917
Dates: December 9-10, 2026
Location: Charleston Area Convention Center, North Charleston, SC
Why Attend?
Join a summit uniquely positioned at the crossroads of defense innovation and operational readiness. Eastern Defense Summit delivers more than discussion; it’s where high-impact exhibits, demonstrations, training, and innovation spotlights converge to provide mission-essential insights. Leave with the knowledge, connections, and strategies to strengthen operational readiness.
Visit Tellabs Booth at 917:
- PON Solutions Overview: Discover how Tellabs delivers secure, high-performance optical networking solutions for government and defense environments.
- Expert Consultations: Meet with Tellabs experts to discuss mission-specific network requirements, the cybersecurity advantages of Passive Optical Networking, and support for Zero Trust principles.
- Product Discussions: Get an in-depth look at Tellabs products, their capabilities, and how they address the connectivity requirements of military installations and other mission-critical environments.
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