EVENT FOCUS FTTH CONFERENCE 2026
Europe’s Fibre Optic Summit Returns to London The FTTH Council Europe is proud to announce the FTTH Conference 2026, taking place from 14–16 April 2026 at ExCeL London. Following the success of our last edition in Amsterdam, the FTTH community will gather once again for what is widely recognised as Europe’s leading event for fibre optic connectivity. FTTH Conference 2026:
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION The FTTH Conference 2026 will once again host the prestigious FTTH Awards, recognising the Operator of the Year, Individual of the Year, and Champion of Diversity of the Year. In addition, the recently launched FTTH Innovation Awards will honour outstanding vendors across six categories, including passive and active infrastructure, home networks, software solutions, installation equipment, test and measurement instruments, and AI-based solutions. THE PLACE WHERE DECISION- MAKERS MEET The FTTH Conference attracts a high- profile, decision-making audience, with 25% C-level and 21% Director-level participants. A total of 38% of attendees come from telecoms operators and communication service providers, alongside utility companies, municipalities, contractors, local governments, investors, regulatory bodies and other key stakeholders. JOIN US IN LONDON Recognised as the principal networking event for anyone active in fibre and FTTH technologies, the FTTH Conference 2026 offers unparalleled access to key decision makers, London’s investor community, Europe’s innovators, and leading regulators and policymakers. Tickets are now on sale, with flexible options including a full 3-day pass, a 1-day Thursday ticket, and newly introduced exhibition-only tickets for 15 and 16 April. Join us in London from 14–16 April 2026 and be part of Europe’s fibre optic summit.
The FTTH Conference is unique in its ability to bring together C-level executives, investors, operators, policymakers, regulators, and technical experts to discuss and debate every aspect of fibre-to- the-home (FTTH), 5G, and fibre-enabled technologies and services—and the benefits they bring to society. There is truly no other conference quite like it. With 3.500+ attendees from over 1.000 companies and more than 100 countries, the FTTH Conference 2026 will be the must-attend meeting point for the entire European fibre ecosystem.
Across 18 panel sessions, more than 100 expert speakers from leading fibre operators, investors, regulators and policymakers will explore the most pressing issues facing the industry from a strategic business perspective. Topics include: • The state of the European FTTH market, including a presentation of the latest data from the European FTTH/B Market Panorama (September 2025) • Investment strategies and the fibre business case • Open access business models • Data centres and AI • Copper switch-off • Network security and resilience • Market focus sessions, with a dedicated spotlight on UK market dynamics
A THREE-DAY PROGRAMME SHAPING THE FUTURE OF FIBRE
Day 1 – Workshop Day (14 April) The event opens with a dedicated Workshop Day, featuring 24 in-depth sessions organised by Members, Committees and Partners of the FTTH Council Europe. These sessions will cover a wide range of critical topics, from rollout and adoption challenges to policy frameworks, investment perspectives, and the latest technology trends and innovations shaping the fibre industry. Days 2 & 3 – Conference & Exhibition (15–16 April) The core conference programme features a series of high-level keynote speeches from leading industry voices, including: • Joakim Reiter, Chief External and Corporate Affairs Officer and Executive Committee Member, Vodafone Group • Keri Gilder, CEO, COLT • Ken Campbell, CEO, Play • Jeroen Kleinjan, Global Lead Telecom, ING Wholesale Banking
EUROPE’S LEADING FTTH EXHIBITION
Running alongside the conference, the FTTH Exhibition will be open throughout Days 2 and 3, featuring 100+ leading fibre technology vendors. The exhibition is the ideal place to develop business, establish partnerships, expand your professional network, and discover the latest product solutions and innovations driving the industry forward.
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