Voice of the CEE Industry

The Central and Eastern European (CEE) region entered a pivotal phase in its digital transformation journey, driven by rapid fibre network expansion, supportive policy frameworks, and a growing demand for gigabit connectivity.
The Voice of the CEE Industry panel brought together leading technology enablers and infrastructure innovators to discuss how the region sustained its momentum toward a fully fibered future.

Featuring insights from our sponsors Yungo, Adtran, Gridsz/Speer IT, ZTE Corporation, and Viavi Solutions, the session explored how collaborative innovation, efficient network design, and future-ready technologies shaped the CEE fibre ecosystem.
Panelists shared perspectives on deployment strategies, network intelligence, and operational excellence, highlighting best practices and lessons learned from across the region.

Attendees heard how these key industry players helped accelerate fibre rollouts, enhance network performance, and prepare the CEE market for the next generation of broadband connectivity.

Speakers: Wilfred De Wildt - CEO at Yungo / Ryan McCowan - VP Technical Sales at Adtran / Kees Jonker - CEO at Gridsz/Speer IT / Christian Woschitz - Vice President at ZTE Corporation / Patrick Faraj - Senior PLM Centralized Test Solutions at Viavi Solutions 
Moderator: Stefano Fogli - Vice-President Strategy at FTTH Council Europe