Panel 19 - Fibre innovations for Data Centres

The rapid expansion of cloud, AI and edge computing is driving unprecedented demand on data centre and fibre infrastructure. As digital ecosystems scale, operators must rethink how networks and facilities are designed, deployed and managed to deliver greater resilience, efficiency and speed.

This session brings together industry experts to explore how telecom and data centre architectures are converging. From new approaches such as PON-enabled resilience to the operational challenges of scaling fibre deployment across complex multi-site programmes, speakers will share insights on the technologies, strategies and governance models needed to support the next generation of Europe’s digital infrastructure.

Speakers:

• Andrew Bender - CTO and Head of Strategy, Fixed Networks at NOKIA
• Juan Colina - Managing Director, ME and APAC at Emtelle
• Lauren Fleming - Solutions Expert at VIAVI
• Michael Roach - Global Product Lead at Sitetracker
• Stephan Rettenberger - Head of Marketing at Adtran
• Moderated by Michael Dargue - Vice President at Cartesian