The OptoElectronics and Communications Conference and the Australian Conference on Optical Fibre Technology 2014 (OECC/ACOFT) is entering its 19th year in 2014, and is one of the foremost international Conferences for scientists and engineers working in the fields of photonics and optical communication systems. The Conference has been providing an outstanding international forum to present and discuss the progress in research, development and their application. For OECC/ACOFT 2014 being held in Melbourne, Australia, every effort is being made to uphold the standard of excellence that has been the hallmark of past OECC/ACOFT Conferences. Preparations are now well advanced for the provision of an exciting and worthy Conference for all parties.