The FTTH Council Europe has seven active Committees and a Working Group, covering a wide range of fibre-related topics and industry priorities. The Committees and Working Group of the FTTH Council Europe are instrumental in driving the organization’s mission to advance FTTH technology across the continent. By harnessing expertise, shaping policy, strategizing market development, and promoting collaboration, these groups ensure that the Council remains a leading force in the telecommunications industry. Their strategic importance cannot be overstated, as they lay the foundation for a connected, digital Europe where high-speed internet access is a reality for all.

By mean of this series of interviews with Committee and Working Group Chairs, the FTTH Council Europe aims at fostering a sense of community and collaboration among its Members. Committees and Working Group provide a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving. This collective effort not only accelerates innovation but also builds a robust support system for member organizations, enhancing their capabilities and competitiveness in the market. This is way the efforts and engagement of their individual members deserve the spotlight.

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Roundtable on Advanced Connectivity & Industrial Value Creation

Event: Roundtable on Advanced Connectivity & Industrial Value Creation – Building the Virtuous Cycle for Europe’s Key Industries
Speaker: Vincent Garnier – Director General, FTTH Council Europe
Date and Time: 2 October 2025, 14:30-17:00
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Organiser: Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU)

As Europe advanced toward technological sovereignty and a more competitive industrial base, the transition from 5G to 6G offered significant opportunities to align research, innovation, and investment with the needs of key industrial sectors, including mobility, logistics, energy, defence, and manufacturing.

This exclusive invitation-only roundtable convened senior decision-makers from telecom operators, technology players, vertical industries, cloud and satellite providers, and EU policymakers. The discussion focused on identifying actionable strategies that could turn advanced connectivity into tangible economic value for Europe. Key topics included evaluating business readiness in industry segments, leveraging current and future 5G/6G technology capabilities, deriving lessons from 5G commercial impact, and exploring EU policy and funding approaches to accelerate adoption.

FTTH Council Europe contributed expert insights on how fibre infrastructure and connectivity solutions could support the deployment and monetisation of advanced networks, ensuring Europe’s industrial competitiveness. In-person participation was encouraged to engage directly in this strategic dialogue and to network with stakeholders shaping Europe’s digital infrastructure priorities.

 

 

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