Lumentum Chair of the Board, Penny Herscher, and CEO, Michael Hurlston to Participate in Rome Conference on AI, Ethics and Governance

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An optical circuit switch is a device that routes data carried as pulses of light through fiber-optic networks by physically connecting one light path to another, like a railway switch that steers trains onto different tracks. For investors, these switches matter because they can dramatically increase network speed and energy efficiency while reducing operating costs in data centers and telecom networks, influencing the performance and capital needs of companies that build or use large-scale networking infrastructure.

transmit-retimed optical (TRO) modules technical

Transmit-retimed optical (TRO) modules are small hardware units that send and receive light-based data and actively clean up the timing of outgoing signals so they arrive steadier and with fewer errors. Think of them as a speech coach who pauses and re-syncs a rushed speaker so the listener hears each word clearly. For investors, TRO modules matter because they improve network reliability and speed, affecting demand, pricing power, and replacement cycles for companies that make data-center and telecom equipment.

co-packaged optics (CPO) technical

Co-packaged optics (CPO) are a way of placing optical transmitters and receivers directly next to or on the same chip package as a high-speed switch or processor, rather than keeping them on separate circuit boards. By moving the light-based communications closer to the switching brain, CPO cuts power use, reduces delay and can greatly increase data capacity — changes that can lower operating costs, enable denser data centers, and shift competitive dynamics among hardware suppliers and cloud operators.

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SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Lumentum Holdings Inc. (“Lumentum”), a global leader in optical and photonic technologies that power the networks and infrastructure behind artificial intelligence (AI), today announced that Penny Herscher, Chair of the Board, and Michael Hurlston, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate as expert speakers at the Rome Conference on AI, Ethics, and Governance, taking place June 18–20, 2026.

The third annual conference will convene global leaders from technology, business, policy, academia, and civil society to examine the evolving impact of AI. The event will feature moderated panel sessions and fireside chats with leading AI executives, providing an opportunity to engage in strategic and practical discussions, share emerging best practices, and build connections.

Lumentum executives will participate in the following sessions:

• Friday, June 19, at 12:00 p.m.
  Panel 2: The Benefits and Challenges of AI
  Panelist: Penny Herscher, Chair of the Board, Lumentum

• Saturday, June 20, at 3:00 p.m.
  Panel 3: The Energy of AI: Infrastructure, Stewardship, and the Common Good
  Panelist: Michael Hurlston, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lumentum

Lumentum is a technology innovator providing advanced optical products for data centers that support improved energy efficiency. As data center networks continue to transition from copper to optics, products such as Lumentum’s optical circuit switches (OCS), transmit-retimed optical (TRO) modules, and lasers for co-packaged optics (CPO) reduce power consumption, cooling requirements, and overall data center water usage.

Lumentum is committed to sustainability and has set a goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

For more information about this event, visit: Rome Conference on AI.

About Lumentum

Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a global leader in optical and photonic technologies that power the networks and infrastructure behind AI, cloud computing, and next-generation communications. Built on decades of photonics innovation, Lumentum delivers high-performance lasers, modules, and optical subsystems that enable scalable, energy-efficient data center connectivity, advanced telecom networks, industrial manufacturing, and sensing applications. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company operates R&D, manufacturing, and sales facilities worldwide. Learn more at www.lumentum.com.

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