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 6 - Investors Panel

The broader investors community, including lenders, private and public investors in full-fibre applications, come together to share strategic insights into the evolving landscape of fibre-optic investments, offering a comprehensive exploration of key trends driving the sector.

Panelists will discuss how successful strategies have fueled growth opportunities while addressing the critical role of risk management in navigating market volatility. Additionally, the discussion will examine the broader implications of market consolidation, highlighting its impact on competitive positioning and industry dynamics. By reflecting on both successes and challenges, attendees will gain forward-looking perspectives and actionable strategies to thrive in this rapidly transforming industry.


Speakers: Inka Klinger, Head of Project Finance - Hamburg Commercial Bank AG, Jeroen Kleinjan - Global Lead Telecom at ING, Olaf Swantee - Executive Chairman at Community Fiber in the UK & Odido in the Netherlands, Oliver Bradley, Senior Managing Director - Macquarie Capital, Vincent Metzler - Senior Loan Officer at European Investment Bank, Lars Riegel - Partner - Global Head of PE TMT at Arthur D. Little (moderator)

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