Panel session at ANGA COM 2025

Event: ANGA COM 2025
Moderator: Vincent Garnier - Dirctor General 
Date: 4 June, 2025
Location: Cologne, Germany
Organiser: ANGA COM

As Europe accelerates its journey toward full-fiber connectivity, the shift away from legacy copper networks becomes more critical than ever.

This panel session explored the key policy priorities that shaped the rollout of Fiber to the Home (FTTH) and introduced the latest updates from the Copper Switch-Off Tracker — a vital tool for monitoring Europe’s progress in achieving a truly digital infrastructure.

Leading industry experts and policymakers discussed regulatory frameworks, investment strategies, and coordination efforts that were needed to ensure a smooth and efficient transition. Attendees learned how these developments shaped the future of connectivity across Europe and what lay ahead on the road to a gigabit society.

Speakers:

• Alessandro Mauro, Senior Analyst, Cullen International

• Francesco Rotunno, Head of European Affairs, Open Fiber

• Christof Sommerberg, SVP Public Affairs, Deutsche Glasfaser

Moderator:

• Vincent Garnier, Director General, FTTH Council Europe