Panel 7 - Towards FTTH maturity, what is next?

As countries around Europe continue to invest in full fibre coverage, it is important to consider what comes next: what happens when a market approaches 90% FTTH coverage? What are the next goals and challenges for all stakeholders as they adjust to a new paradigm?

This panel session brings together prominent experts of different backgrounds from the telecom industry, to discuss the experiences and perspectives of countries already facing these issues. Be prepared for a thought-provoking discussion on how telecom operators, investors, and regulators alike shall adapt their strategies to look beyond the priorities of today.

Speakers: Alejandra De Iturriaga Gandini - Director of Telecommunications and Audiovisual Sector at Spain's National Authority for Markets and Competition (CNMC), Elin Bertilsson - Business Area Manager at Karlstads El- och Stadsnät, João Teixeira - CTIO at Altice Portugal, Kristian O. P. Freiesleben - International Business Director at OpenNet A/S, and Sergio Sanchez Gallego - CTO at Telefónica España - moderated by Gerrit Hecking - Senior Vice President Project Finance for Infrastructure at Hamburg Commercial Bank AG and Treasurer at FTTH Council Europe