The European Conference on Optical Communication, ECOC 2022 will take place in Basel, Switzerland, from 18th September to 22nd September 2022. It is one of the leading conferences on optical communication that attracts scientists and researchers from across the world. Not only top universities, but also the world’s biggest and most influential companies present their astonishing breakthroughs from materials and devices to systems and networks and their insightful visions for the future. ECOC is the key meeting place to share knowledge, exchange ideas, foster innovation, and start collaborations on a global level. It also features Europe’s largest exhibition in the field. ECOC 2022 strives to make the photonics community diverse, equitable, and inclusive.