Panel 1 - Opening Panel

Kicking off the series of panel discussions, this roundtable builds directly on the insights shared during the previous keynotes, diving deeper into the strategic topics shaping FTTH adoption in Europe. Covering key areas such as policy, investment, and the roles of incumbents and alternative operators, this session will provide a comprehensive exploration of the forces driving and hindering progress in fibre deployment. Engage with industry leaders and policymakers as they tackle the challenges and opportunities shaping Europe’s digital transformation.

Speakers: Cristina Gonzalez - Managing Director at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Partners LLP, Luís Lopes - CEO at Vodafone Portugal, Nicolas Thomas - Chief Executive Officer at Free (Iliad France), Wouter Stammeijer, Chief Operating Officer, Member of the Board of Management at KPN, Vincent Garnier - Director General at FTTH Council Europe (moderator)