About the Committee

The Data Centre & Data Centre Interconnection Committee is the FTTH Council Europe's newest committee, established to reflect the Council's expanded remit across data centres and the fibre infrastructure that connects them.

The Committee's current work programme includes a report on hollow core fibre (HCF) and multi-core fibre (MCF), a DCI market study developed with the Board, and updates to the Market Panorama to capture the Council's broader scope. Alongside this, the Committee is developing a programme of educational webinars for members on AI-driven data centres, covering the underlying drivers and market trends, internal data centre architectures and wider interconnection architectures.

The Committee also leads the data centre and interconnection content at the annual FTTH Conference, shaping several hours of programming across the full breadth of the Council's expanded remit. 
Further outputs will follow, including new assets, market studies and content developed for the upcoming FTTH Conference. Click here and join us!

This page is new and still growing. The Committee's assets, studies and Conference materials are currently in production and will be added here as they are published. In the meantime, you can follow the Committee's latest news below.

Panel 3 - New investment challenges and strategies for addressing them

This session delves into the shifting landscape of FTTH investments against the backdrop of escalating interest rates and economic softness in various countries. As the industry grapples with economic uncertainties, this session examines how these factors are influencing investors' attitudes and strategies towards FTTH infrastructure.  

The panel brings together financial experts, industry leaders, and stakeholders to dissect the implications of higher interest rates and economic challenges after the surge in FTTH investment experienced in 2022. Attendees can expect an insightful discussion on adapting investment approaches, risk mitigation, and innovative financial models essential for navigating these evolving dynamics. Join us for an essential conversation addressing the end of carelessness in FTTH investments and providing strategic insights for a resilient financial future in the industry.


Speakers: Christian Maher - Managing Director, Co-Head of Digital Infrastructure, Europe at Houlihan Lokey, David Elfassy - Vice-President at Altitude Infra, Harald Gruber - Head of Digital Infrastructure at European Investment Bank, Jeroen Kleinjan - Global Lead Telecom at ING and Johanna Reinkemeier Executive Director Infrastructure Finance at LBBW - moderated by Thomas Miller - Investors Committee Chair at the FTTH Council Europe

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