The shift from HFC to full fibre is no longer a question of if, but how fast and how efficiently it can be done.
At FTTH Conference 2026, this panel brings together leading technology and network experts to explore the realities of transitioning legacy cable networks to full fibre infrastructure.
With insights from Suzanne Tracy (SIRO), Krzysztof Sidor (P.S.O.), Philip Cauwel (Wyre), Christian Schläpfer (Swiss Fiber Co), and Monika Nowak-Toporowicz (Virgin Media Ireland), the discussion will dive into migration strategies, operational challenges, and the investment decisions shaping this critical transformation.
From managing legacy assets and minimising disruption to unlocking the full potential of fibre, this session will examine what it takes to move from hybrid networks to future-proof connectivity
Speakers:
- Christian Schläpfer - CEO at Swiss FibreCo AG
- Krzysztof Sidor - CTO at Polski Światłowód Otwarty
- Monika Nowak-Toporowicz - CTIO at Virgin Media Ireland
- Philip Cauwel - Chief Technology Officer at Wyre
- Moderated by Suzanne Tracy - Board Member of the FTTH Council Europe