Panel 1 - Opening Panel

This opening session will set the scene for the following panel discussions with a pan-European overview of the key drivers and challenges ahead for our industry. While the economic context remains challenging and private investments are slowind down, a pressing question emerges: how can our industry maintain its momentum toward the ambitious goal of bringing full-fibre networks to everyone and everywhere? Dive deep with us as senior leaders from key European FTTH operators review the current state of FTTH deployment, tackling public policies, technology hurdles, market roadblocks, deployment and ESG strategies. 

Don’t miss this opening panel session featuring C-level representatives from leading operators at the helm of Europe's FTTH industry. Seize the opportunity to gain invaluable insights, stay abreast of cutting-edge trends, and uncover transformative developments shaping the future of connectivity.  

Speakers: Greg Mesch - Chief Executive Officer at CityFibre, Marta Wojciechowska - Chief Executive Officer at Fiberhost, Nikos Plevris - Chief Network Officer at Vodafone Greece,  Olaf Swantee - CEO turned investor, strategic business advisor and Chairman at Community Fiber in the UK & Odido in the Netherlands, Yuriy Kurmaz - Chief Executive Officer at UKRTELECOM JSC - Moderated by Vincent Garnier - Director General at FTTH Council Europe