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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Opening Panel - FTTH deployment and adoption: Key drivers in CEE

The Central and Eastern European region is witnessing dynamic growth in fibre deployment, but accelerating rollouts and ensuring widespread adoption requires coordinated effort across operators, private investors, and public stakeholders. This opening panel brings together leading operators alongside public and private investors to share their strategies, experiences, and perspectives on building the region’s fibre future. Discussions explored investment models and funding mechanisms, regulatory frameworks, rural and urban deployment challenges, and opportunities for public–private collaboration. Attendees gained candid insights into how financial, regulatory, and technological drivers are shaping FTTH adoption in diverse CEE markets — and what is needed to deliver universal, future-ready fibre networks. Setting the tone for the Congress, this session provided a platform for open, solutions-focused dialogue on the path ahead.


Speakers: Yuriy Kurmaz - CEO at JSC Ukrtelecom / Maciej Nowohoński - Board Member in charge of Carriers Market and Real Estate Sales at Orange Polska / Ho-Shik Lim - Co-Head of TMT Investments at EBRD / Jeroen Kleinjan - Global Lead Telecom at ING 
Moderator: Vincent Garnier - Director General of the FTTH Council Europe

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