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About the event
Shaping Europe's Fiber Future – Together
The FTTH Conference 2025 brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore the future of fiber optic connectivity. Focused on the full lifecycle from network construction to end-user adoption, the event highlights best practices and cutting-edge technologies. Key topics include financing strategies, regulatory frameworks, advanced deployment methods, and smart city integration. Attendees will gain insights into successful projects, market trends, and emerging standards like XGS-PON and 50G-PON. Interactive sessions promote collaboration between operators, vendors, and public stakeholders. Join us to explore how FTTH provides the backbone of a truly digital society
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Connecting the Next Digital Decade
Network Deployment Strategies
How is fiber rolled out efficiently and sustainably across regions? Explore key methods for trenching, ducting, and connecting the last mile.
Financing & Business Models
How can FTTH networks be funded and monetized long-term? Examine investment structures, public-private models, and ROI strategies.
Technology & Innovation in FTTH
What are the latest advancements in fiber optic access technologies? From GPON to XGS-PON, discover what drives speed and scalability.
Network Operations & Monitoring
What does it take to run and maintain a high-performance fiber network? Learn how automation, analytics, and diagnostics ensure service quality.
Regulatory & Policy Frameworks
Which rules and guidelines shape broadband deployment? Understand national strategies, permits, and EU regulatory impacts.
Smart Home & Connected Services
How does fiber empower digital life in private households? From streaming to IoT – FTTH is the backbone of the smart home.
Join FTTH Forum 2025 – Shaping the Future of Fiber Connectivity
EXPERT SPEAKERS
Our conference features renowned experts who will share actionable insights and strategic perspectives to help you navigate the fast-evolving FTTH landscape. Learn from top voices in the field and gain a competitive edge.
INDUSTRY TRENDS
Stay informed about the latest developments in fiber technologies, infrastructure deployment, and regulatory frameworks. The FTTH Forum is the ideal setting to explore emerging innovations and best practices from industry leaders.
BUSINESS STRATEGY
FTTH Forum 2025 will equip you with strategic tools to drive your organization forward. Discover how to build sustainable business models, optimize rollouts, and respond to market demands with agility.
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
Our roundtable discussions are designed to facilitate open and honest conversations among attendees. Share your experiences and insights, and learn from other business professionals in your industry.
DIVERSE & HIGH-LEVEL AUDIENCE
FTTH Forum 2025 brings together a wide-ranging audience, including:
• Local and international FTTH network operators
• Government officials and regulatory authorities
• Representatives of the European Commission
• Independent industry analysts
This unique mix creates a dynamic environment for informed discussion, strategic alignment, and future-focused collaboration.
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FTTH Panel Sessions
Financing network growth and coverage
Tremendous growth has been achieved in FTTH deployments, with coverage reaching nearly 70% in Europe, according to the FTTH Council. How do we reach the rest of the population — affordably — to deliver the desired connectivity? How should such investments be funded and what are the limits to universal connectivity? In this panel, experts will explore the ongoing challenge of extending networks to more remote areas, the challenge of competing (or coexisting) with FWA solutions, as well as initiatives to spread digital accessibility and the role of the regulator. What are the best ways to finance needed network growth and capacity while delivering returns?
Optimising network planning and rollout
Network extensions and new rollouts must be planned efficiently to maximise coverage and to minimise costs — both initial investment and ongoing operational expenditure. With major urban zones largely saturated, managing new deployments has become increasingly challenging. What new strategies and tactics should providers adopt to grow beyond initial deployments, or to target new opportunities? How do you manage costs effectively while meeting your strategic goals and delivering connectivity? Our panellists will consider how to optimise fibre network planning, delivery and operations.
Understanding M&A potential and activity
Europe has hundreds of independent fibre service providers — more than 100 in Italy and many more in Germany, for example — all competing for attention with national operators and former incumbents. Is the industry too top heavy? Does size place a break on the progress to date? We will explore likely future scenarios and opportunities, as the fibre industry confronts growing competition, regionally, nationally and internationally. Is the sector ripe for increased M&A? Is consolidation the likely — and logical — outcome? Is it desirable or is the market self-sustaining with sufficient competition to ensure choice?
Building differentiation for challenger providers
Launching a fibre proposition in a crowded market is tough. How do new entrants differentiate their offers to win market share? What are the key factors that can be used to add value to commoditised service packages? What levers do they have to press to win customer attention and to retain them? New entrants have invested in efficient onboarding, new engagement models, traditional marketing, focused on customer service, and upselling complementary solutions. What tactics work? Can they be replicated? How do you engage, attract and retain customers in today’s landscape? We’ll explore best practice and consider lessons for the industry.
FTTH Forum 2025 Confirmed Speakers
Our speakers, rich in experience and diverse talents, are committed to surpassing your event aspirations with unparalleled expertise.
Olaf Swantee
Founder at Swantee Invest
Yuriy Matsyk
General Director of Broadband Infrastructure Development at Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
Klaus Steinmaurer
Executive Director for Telecommunications and Postal Services at RTR
Lars Riegel
Head of TMT PE & Infrastructure at A.D. Little
Nejc Jakopin
Partner at A.D. Little
Guy Redmill
Managing Director of Redmill Marketing Associates
Hassan Claussen
CEO at HanseCom Media & Communication
Ronan Kelly
Managing Director at AllPoints Fibre
Greg Mesch
CEO CityFibre
Hans Loetzer
Head of Project Finance at Hamburg Commercial Bank
Stay tuned – more inspiring speakers will be announced in the coming days and weeks!
FTTH Forum 2025 venue at Flemings Hotel Frankfurt-Central
The Flemings Hotel Frankfurt-Central is located in the city centre, directly next to the Frankfurt Main Central Station (North exit), all hotspots like the shopping mile Zeil, the old town and the Römer as well as the trade fair ground can be easily reached on foot. Travellers for whom the availability of mobile communication at all times is a matter of course will soon feel right at home at the Flemings Hotel Frankfurt-Central. Come and enjoy an uncomplicated next-generation guest experience.
Schedule details
Event schedules
- 08:15 - 13:00
First day - Morning
08h15 - 09h00 Registration Desk & Welcome coffee
09h00 - 09h05
Welcome Message 6G Briefing 2024
Hassan M. Claussen,
CEO,
HanseCom Media & Communication
09h05 - 09h15
Opening 6G Briefing,
Paulo Rufino,
Chairman,
6G Briefing 2024
09h15 - 09h25
Welcome Note MIS,
Andre Sturm
MIS
09h25 - 09h45
6G - A Path for a Human-Centric Network
Ramjee Prasad,
University of Aarhus (DK)
09h45 - 10h05 Morning Keynote: Technology as a Strategic Tool in Combating Inequalities Rosangela Hilário Advisor to the Sustainable Social Economic Development Council of the Presidency of the Republic of Brazil (CDESS)
10h05 - 10h25
ITU-R Update: WRC-23 and IMT-2030 (6G)
Uwe Loewenstein, ITU-R SG5 Counsellor, ITU
10h25 - 10h55
The Path to 5G Advanced and 6G
Helio Akira Oyama, Director Business Development at Qualcomm Latin America
10h55 - 11h15 Networking Break
11h15 - 11h35
6G Business Models and 6G Business Model Innovation
Prof. Mjumo Mzyece, Northwestern College, USA
11h35 - 11.55
The Uayki Connectivity System: Closing the Digital Gap in Remote Underserved Communities
Karim Rifai Burneo, CEO and Founder of Uayki Technologies, Peru
11h55 - 12h15 Development of Open RAN Towards 6G
Prof. Vladimir Poulkov, Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria
12h15 - 13h15
Panel session: 6G Spectrum, Infrastructure, and Standardization
This panel will explore the foundational elements required for 6G deployment, focusing on spectrum allocation, network infrastructure, and standardization processes.
- Planning 6G Spectrum Allocation & Acquisition: Discussing strategies for optimal spectrum usage.
- 6G Network Infrastructure: Exploring architectural advancements to support 6G capabilities.
- 6G Challenges and Visions, From Roadmap to Standardization: Focusing on the roadmap to 6G and the processes of establishing standards.
Moderator: Paulo Henrique
Panelists:
Paulo Bernadocki, Ericsson
Luiz Felippe Zoghbi, GSMA
Takehiro Nakamura, NTT Docomo
Giovanni Romano, Novamint
- 13:15 - 20:15
Afternoon
13h15 - 14h15 Lunch Break
14h15 - 14h35
6G Networks: Pioneering Open Networks from Inception
Gustavo Correa Lima,
Connectivity Solutions Manager and Executive Manager of the Excellence Center in Open Networks
14h35 - 14h55 Afternoon Keynote: How is Brazil contributing with the development of 6G Networks? Brazil 6G Project and xGMobile Competence Center on 5G and 6G Networks
Luciano Mendes, Technical coordinator of the Radiocommunication Reference Center (CRR) and the Brazil 6G project, both hosted by Inatel
14h55 - 15h55 Panel session: Governmental, Industrial, and Academic Perspectives on 6G.
Bringing together different stakeholders, this panel will feature insights and forecasts from government, industry, and academia on the future of 6G R&D and deployment.
- Governmental Panel: Exploring policy and regulatory frameworks for 6G.
- Industrial Panel: Discussing industry perspectives on 6G development and commercialization.
- Academic Panel: Highlighting academic research contributions and future directions for 6G.
Moderator: Paulo Henrique
Panelists:
Dr. Theofanis Konstadinidis, Hospital Sírio-Libanês
Prof. Vladimir Poulkov, Technical University of Sofia
Rogerio Moreira, ABINC
Eduardo Tude, Teleco
15h55 - 16h15
Networking Break
16h15 - 16h35 Case Study: 5G Non terrestrial networks
Giovanni Romano, 3GPP Expert at Novamint
16h35 – 16h55
The Future of Telecommunications and Business Opportunities in LATAM
Hermano Pinto,
General Director of the Infra&Tech Group for Brazil at Informa with responsibility for Transport and Logistics, Energy, Telecommunications and Technology, Construction.
16h55 – 17h15
Envisioning the Future: Holographic Media in the Age of 6G Networks
Albena Mihovska,
CTO @ SmartAvatar (NL)
17h15 – 18h15
Panel session: The Future of Media Archives & Video Communication Systems in the 6G Era
Organised by MIS, this panel will
- explore the future of media and film archive preservation.
- focusing on how 6G technology will revolutionize TV, Movies, Audio, and video communication systems.
Attendees will gain insights into innovative solutions for media storage, accessibility, content preservation, and transmission in the next-generation wireless video and audio landscape, including holographic type communications.
Moderator: Rita Marques, FIAT/IFTA/Garimpo, Brazil
Panelists:
Paulo Barcellos, O2 Filmes, Brazil
Prof. José Maria Pereira Lopes, MIS-SP
Prof. Albena Mihovska, Smart Avatar, Denmark
Luis Ignacio Barrague, Cinecolor Brazil
18h15-20h00
Cocktail reception
Sponsored by Qualcomm
- 08:15 - 13:00
Day 2 Morning
08h15 - 09h00 Registration Desk & Welcome Coffee
09h00 - 09h10
Summary Day 1 6G Briefing -
Paulo Rufino,
Chairman,
6G Briefing
09h10 - 09h30
Case Study:
The future of spectrum capacity for 6G -
Luiz Felippe Zoghbi,
Spectrum Engagement Director,
GSMA
09h30 - 09h50
Morning Keynote:The Future of IoT Business in Brazil Towards 2030 -
Paulo Spacca,
President,
ABINC
09h50 - 10h10
Case Study: Overview of AI regulation in Brazil
Eduardo Paranhos, Head of the Artificial Intelligence Committee at ABES
10h10 - 10h30
Morning Keynote: 5G evolution and 6G
Takehiro Nakamura, Chief Standardization Officer of NTT Docomo
10h30 - 10h50
Networking Break
10h50 - 11h20
Presentation of Qualcomm
11h20 - 11h40
Latest advancements on the 6G Edge-Cloud continuum: the CONASENSE perspective -
Rute Sofia,
IIoT head,
Fortiss
11h40 - 12h00
Satellite Constructions for Digital Inclusion: Expanding Broadband Services in the Global Communications Landscape
Christopher Luwanga, Galamad Aerospace, Singapore
12h00 - 13h00
Panel Session: Innovations in 6G Networks: Satellites, Slicing, and Use Cases
Focusing on innovative network solutions, this panel will cover the role of satellites, network slicing, and potential 6G use cases.
- 6G Ubiquitous Network & Satellites: Examining satellite technology's role in extending 6G reach and resilience.
- 6G Network Slicing & Critical Services: Customizing networks to meet diverse application demands.
- 6G Use Cases: Imagining the applications and services enabled by 6G technology.
Moderator: Paulo Henrique
Panelists:
Christopher Luwanga, Galamad Aerospace
Paulo Bernardocki, Ericsson
Takehiro Nakamura, NTT Docomo
Prof. Luciano Mendes, Inatel
Prof. Rute Sofia, fortiss, CONASENSE
- 13:00 - 18:00
Day 2 - Afternoon
13h00 - 14h00
Lunch Break
14h00 - 14h20 Keynote Address: SDGs, Technologies and Social Participation
Prof. Rosangela Malachias, Coordinator and President of Ethinic and Racial Quotas Comission,
Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro
14h20 - 14h40 Qualcomm Presentation
14h40 - 15h40
Panel session: Sustainability and Security in the 6G Era
This panel will address the sustainability and security challenges of the 6G era, focusing on green energy, materials, and data protection.
- Green Energy and New Materials in the 6G Era: Innovations in materials science and energy-efficient solutions for network hardware.
- The Future of Data Privacy & Data Security: Ensuring robust protection in the hyper-connected 6G era.
- Ethics, SDGs, and Society 5.0 in the 6G World: Addressing ethical considerations and sustainability goals within the 6G context.
Moderator: Paulo Henrique
Panelists:
Sergio All, Conta Black
Fabricia Garcia, Digital Law Innovator
Karim Rifai Burneo, Uayki Technologies
Prof. Mjumo Mzyece, Northwestern College
15h40 - 16h00
Networking Break
16h00 - 16h20
Case Study: Beyond 5G - Navigating the Horizon of 6G—New Outlook for the Global Economy and Business Landscape in Latam -
Jose Otero,
Vice President Latin America & Caribbean,
5G Americas
16h20 - 16h40
Case Study: WWRF Perspectives about 6G - Short to Long-Term Views
Sudhir Dixi,
Board Member & Working Group Chair,
Wireless World Research Forum (WWRF)
16h40 - 17h00
Afternoon Keynote: 6G Networks, a Brazilian strategy towards 2030 -
Vinicius Caram, Superintendent Anatel, Brazil
17h00 - 18h00
Panel session: AI, Quantum, and Computing Paradigms
This panel will delve into the technological advancements driving 6G, highlighting the role of AI, quantum technologies, and computing paradigms.
- 6G AI & Machine Learning: Leveraging AI to enhance network efficiency and capabilities.
- Leveraging 6G Opportunities with Quantum Technologies: Exploring how quantum technologies can revolutionize wireless communications.
- The Future of Cloud & Edge to Cloud Continuum: Unveiling the synergy between 6G and decentralized computing paradigms.
Moderator: Paulo Henrique
Panelists:
Prof. Rodrigo Capaz, CNPEM/LNNano/MCTI
Guilherme Tukaze Artuso, Unisys
Glauco Reis, IBM
Prof. Yasser Omar, IST/IPQ/CERN
18h00 - 18h30 6G Briefing closure and Special Awards
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