About the Committee

The Investments & ESG Committee brings together the work of the Council's former Investors, Sustainability and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committees under a single structure, reflecting how closely capital, environmental performance and social responsibility are now linked in digital infrastructure.

The Committee provides a forum for investors, operators and industry experts to examine the financial and non-financial factors shaping fibre and data centre investment across Europe. Its scope spans the investment landscape and financing conditions for network rollout, the environmental footprint and sustainability credentials of fibre infrastructure, and the governance and diversity practices that support a resilient, competitive industry.

By combining these perspectives, the Committee aims to give members a clearer view of how ESG considerations influence investment decisions,  and how the sector can demonstrate its value to the investors, policymakers and stakeholders who rely on that evidence.

This page is new and growing. The Committee's reports, studies, and other resources will be added here as they're published - in the meantime, you can explore the latest assets below.

Panel 5 - CTO panel

Join CTOs from leading European FTTH operators as they delve into three pivotal topics shaping the future of fibre-optic technology. The session will explore the transformative potential of quantum computing, addressing its implications for network efficiency and security. Discussions on consolidation & interoperability will highlight strategies to streamline operations and foster seamless integration across the industry. Finally, the panel will tackle ways to accelerate adoption, sharing insights and innovative approaches to boost consumer engagement and network utilization.

This dynamic conversation will offer a glimpse into the forefront of technological advancement and strategic decision-making in the FTTH sector.


Speakers: Duncan Earl - Senior Director of Quantum Networking at IonQ, Enrique Blanco - Telefónica Global CTIO at Telefónica, Ronan Kelly - CTO at AllPoints Fibre, Stefano Paggi - Chief Technology & Operations Officer at FiberCop S.p.A., Suzanne Tracy - CTO at SIRO, Michael Dargue - Vice President at Cartesian (moderator)

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