Lumentum Holdings Inc. announced that Chair of the Board Penny Herscher and President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Hurlston will participate as expert speakers at the Rome Conference on AI, Ethics, and Governance. The conference is scheduled to take place from June 18–20, 2026, convening global leaders from technology, business, policy, academia, and civil society to examine the evolving impact of AI.

The third annual event will feature moderated panel sessions and fireside chats with leading AI executives. These sessions aim to facilitate strategic and practical discussions, share emerging best practices, and build connections among attendees.

Conference Participation

Lumentum executives will contribute to specific panel discussions during the event. The schedule for their participation is detailed below:

Technology and Sustainability Focus

Lumentum provides advanced optical products for data centers designed to support improved energy efficiency. As data center networks transition from copper to optics, the company's products, including optical circuit switches (OCS), transmit-retimed optical (TRO) modules, and lasers for co-packaged optics (CPO), are intended to reduce power consumption, cooling requirements, and overall water usage.

The company has committed to sustainability and set a goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Lumentum is a global leader in optical and photonic technologies that power networks and infrastructure behind AI, cloud computing, and next-generation communications.

Lumentum Holdings has generated significant shareholder value over the past decade, outperforming the market with an average annual return of 42.76%. This performance translates to an annualized outperformance of 29.05% compared to the broader market. The company currently commands a market capitalization of $74.69 billion.

The impact of compounded returns is evident when analyzing historical investment data. An investor who purchased $100 worth of Lumentum Holdings stock 10 years ago would see that investment valued at $3,515.47 today. This calculation is based on a current share price of $959.99.

Performance Overview

The following table highlights the key financial metrics regarding Lumentum Holdings' performance over the last 10 years:

The data underscores the substantial growth potential of compounded returns over extended periods. Lumentum Holdings' strong returns highlight the company's ability to create value for its shareholders over the long term.