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.

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Panel 8 - Two Markets, Two Paths: Fibre Lessons from Germany & Italy

Germany and Italy represent two very different approaches to fibre deployment in Europe—shaped by distinct market structures, regulatory environments, and investment models. Understanding these differences is essential for anyone navigating fibre strategy at scale.

This panel will compare the evolution of both markets, examining how policy choices, competitive dynamics, and commercial models have influenced rollout speed, coverage, and adoption. It will highlight what has driven success, where challenges remain, and why outcomes have diverged despite similar long-term connectivity goals.

With a strong focus on practical, transferable lessons, the discussion will explore how insights from Germany and Italy can inform decision-making in other European fibre markets—covering implications for operators, investors, and policymakers looking to accelerate sustainable full-fibre growth.


Speakers: 

  • Lisa Di Feliciantonio - Chief Communication & Sustainability Officer at Fasweb
  • Matthias Buening - Head of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance at EWE TEL GmbH
  • Stefano Mazzitelli - Commercial Director at Open Fiber
  • Susanne Ding - Deputy Director General at Department Digital Infrastructure in the Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation
  • Sven Mueller - Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer at Vodafone Group
  • Moderated by Ilsa Godlovitch - Director, Brussels at WIK-Consult